Infrastructure Junior Construction Manager

Infrastructure Junior Construction Manager

Launch Your Civil Construction Career with Impact - Join SM Hentges & Sons Inc. as a Infrastructure Junior Construction Manager! Position Title: Infrastructure Junior Construction Manager Company Name: SM Hentges & Sons Inc. Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience, plus performance and year-end bonuses Availability to work prevailing wage projects at a higher pay rate Industry: Civil Construction / Utilities / Sitework Location: Castle Rock, Colorado

SM Hentges & Sons Inc. is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Infrastructure Junior Construction Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale heavy civil construction projects. Based out of Castle Rock, Colorado, this role will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is a great opportunity for individuals early in their civil construction careers to gain experience and grow within a reputable and rapidly expanding firm.

SM Hentges & Sons Inc. is a family-owned civil construction leader known for excellence, integrity, and a people-first culture. With decades of experience in highway, utility, and municipal infrastructure, we serve clients across the Midwest and Mountain West. Our team is driven by mutual respect, teamwork, and the pursuit of high-impact results. At SM Hentges, you're not just building infrastructure-you're building a career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day oversight of jobsite operations, schedules, and financial tracking.
• Support preconstruction efforts, including subcontractor coordination, bid reviews, and procurement logistics.
• Track project quantities, daily production rates, labor hours, and change order impacts.
• Work collaboratively with superintendents and field teams to identify and solve technical and logistical challenges.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation: RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, progress reports, and logs.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, safety standards, and internal processes.
• Foster professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors.
• Contribute to project closeout activities, including punch list tracking, final inspections, and document turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in civil construction (highway, utility, or infrastructure focus).
• Understanding of construction documents, schedules, cost control, and contracts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with tools like Vista, B2W, Primavera P6, HCSS, or Procore is a plus.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and multitasking skills.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and construction quality.

Benefits

• Compensation & Retirement
  • Competitive base salary plus annual performance and year-end bonuses
  • Weekly pay cycle
  • Prevailing wage opportunities
  • Cash Balance & Profit-Sharing Program
• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life & Disability Insurance
• Work-Life & Travel Support
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Company Vehicle, WEX Fuel Card & Pump Access
  • Per Diem for Travel Projects
  • Smartphone or Tablet Provided
  • Safety Equipment Provided

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend work depending on project deadlines

Location

• Office: Castle Rock, CO 80109
• Projects: Primarily in Colorado and surrounding regions
• Travel: Regional travel required for project support and jobsite visits

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Compliance Statement: A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.