ABOUT DITESCO
At Ditesco, we don’t just manage projects – we deliver success. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are a full-service engineering, program, project, and construction management firm dedicated to turning vision into reality. Since 2006, we’ve been the trusted partner bridging the gap between owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional results. From water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, municipal facilities, and fiber telecommunications, we drive infrastructure projects forward – on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Project Manager at Ditesco, you will design and manage the construction of utility and telecommunications/broadband infrastructure projects across the region.
- Responsible for management of design and construction tasks such as data collection, report dissemination, plan and specification production, quality control, bidding and construction administration.
- Manage relationships with clients, industry, and trade partners.
- Directly responsible for internal and external job cost analysis on project budgets.
- Perform project schedule analysis.
- Responsible for contract administration of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.).
- Develop and manage risk registers for engineering and construction management projects.
- Responsible for all oversight of construction inspection efforts; for engineering design and construction management services.
- Proven capability to draft technical reports, present, and speak in public.
- Prepare for and manage weekly project progress meetings.
- Work at local and remote jobsites, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field from an accredited college or university.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado licensure required, or ability to obtain in 6 months.
- 8 years of experience in engineering and construction, with an emphasis on project/construction management, including utility infrastructure, telecommunications, and/or instrumentation and controls.
- Proven knowledge of program management principles, financing, permitting, and overall project development.
- Ability to ensure compliance with, and follow, standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
- Ability to compile engineering data and statistics; evaluate and generate reports.
- Ability to prepare budgets, and proposals, and manage job costs.
- Experience preparing engineering cost estimates for design and construction.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
- Ability to supervise assigned staff, mentor, and manage career growth.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Microstation; ArcGIS; Microsoft Project scheduling or similar software.
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
WHY WORK FOR DITESCO?
At Ditesco, we are committed to the customer experience; we focus on strong relationships, consistently provide high-quality service with unwritten value, and do whatever it takes to transform our communities. We achieve this by hiring the right people and investing in their growth and professional development, fostering long-term career opportunities and success. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses