Assistant Project Manager - Federal Construction (General Contractor)
Location: Denver, CO (Local Candidates or Self‑Relocation)
City Light & Power (CLP) is growing and expanding our construction project team and is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with field or construction experience to join us in Denver. This role is ideal for someone who understands how projects run in the field and wants to grow into a long‑term project leadership role.
You’ll support active electrical infrastructure projects from planning through closeout—working closely with Project Managers, engineers, contractors, and field crews to keep work moving, organized, and on track. This is a hands‑on coordination role with real exposure to construction execution, schedules, and costs.
Due to continued growth and the award of new federal contracts, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑impact infrastructure projects that directly support federal missions. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy leading teams, and want to be part of a company experiencing strong, sustainable growth, this role offers meaningful work and long‑term career potential.
About City Light & Power
City Light & Power (CLP) is a nationally recognized electric utility infrastructure company with more than 45 years of experience delivering mission‑critical power systems for federal and military clients across the U.S. Through an integrated design‑build delivery model, CLP plans, constructs, owns, operates, and maintains complex electrical distribution systems that support critical federal missions.
This role sits within CLP’s Construction Project Management Office (PMO), a collaborative organization that partners closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver projects efficiently from design through construction and close‑out. The PMO emphasizes strong project controls, contractor oversight, and disciplined execution in highly regulated federal environments, making it an ideal fit for experienced Project Managers who thrive on leading complex, high‑impact infrastructure work.
City Light & Power / CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the Top Workplaces in 2025 and 2026.
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or have permanent work authorization. Applicants must be local to Colorado or willing to relocate at their own expense (relocation assistance is not offered).
What you'll do:
- Assist with compiling and distributing reports on all project phases and financial performance.
- Cultivate and maintain effective relations with the Client, project team, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Support the Project Manager with developing the budget, schedule, and construction service plans for various elements of the project.
- Travel to the project site as needed to monitor project activities.
- Attend project meetings including pre-award, pre-construction, project progress and final close-out.
- Work closely with project management team to identify and allocate resources, including personnel and materials.
- Monitor progress, tracking timelines and construction activities according to schedule.
- Participate in and monitor the procurement process, cost control, and change management systems.
- Perform field inspections to verify quality and accuracy of construction.
- Uphold the core safety values of the company and collaborate with the EH&S Director to effectively communicate and enforce safety standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field highly preferred. Previous related work experience may substitute.
- Two-four (2-4) years of experience with industrial/commercial building construction, materials, systems, field work or similar is required.
- Previous experience with federal government contracting or federal construction activities is a plus.
- Detail oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Organized, Problem-Solver with ability to multitask.
- Proficiency with MS Office, and other Microsoft Office products.
- Must have excellent analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Employment Eligibility:
- You must be a US citizen or have permanent work authorization.
- You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
- A valid driver’s license required.
Benefits & Compensation:
- We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
- Salary range: $70,000-$85,000/year based on experience, plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
- We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.
To learn more, visit our website: www.clp-engineering.com
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Skills Required
- Two to four years of experience with industrial or commercial building construction, materials, systems, field work, or similar experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and solve problems
- U.S. citizenship or permanent work authorization
- Ability to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance
- Valid driver’s license
- Previous federal government contracting or federal construction experience
What We Do
City Light & Power, Inc. is at the forefront of today's electric utility industry. We incorporate all industry standards for construction, operation, and maintenance. Our primary focus is the lease or ownership of utility infrastructure systems. We work directly with customers to create a platform that best fits their needs. Our partnerships with the Federal Government and Municipalities' stretch across the United States, basing our success on the favorable responses we receive from our clients. We pride ourselves on structuring an agreement that clearly accomplishes the goals and needs of our customers. Our Mission is to provide our customers with the best possible service, allowing them to focus on their core mission. We're committed to providing the highest quality of service to our customers. We strive to achieve success in delivering prompt and efficient services while still exceeding our customers' expectations.
