The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.
At PCL Construction Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.
We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career.
As a Construction Risk Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on innovative projects that shape the future of your community. Calling Denver our US headquarters since 1975, we’re committed to the community where we live and work. We build on our strong relationships with industry partners to deliver unique, innovation solutions specific to our client needs. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams. PCL Construction has been recognized by Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the Giant category in 2025.
Why Choose PCL?
Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.
Our offerings could include:
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
Here's how a Construction Risk Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within Denver contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Analyzes contract documents and specifications for hard bid / lump sum, construction management, and design-build projects to determine project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.), and identifies risk factors, including the monitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope.
- Develops win and fee strategy for large or complex projects, and reconciles throughout the project.
- Leads development of a conceptual estimate/design-build bid submission with added complexity for key clients.
- Develops and monitors pursuit schedule internally and externally.
- Manages trade contractor prequalification and recommendation process.
- Develops strategies as a basis for submission of budget proposals to ensure PCL’s and the client’s interests are protected. Participates in, and if required leads, ongoing budget updates.
- Participates in the initial cost report and structure preparation, enabling simple cost-code identification and tracking.
- Leads the design development as the project progresses and the production of working drawings, including contract budgets and value engineering compatibility review, completeness of drawings and details, constructability and schedule review, coordination, code compliance, and trade-scope completeness.
- Leads design development and working drawing production to meet the construction schedule
- Post award, prepares a risk analysis report summarizing all potential risks; includes a mitigation plan and alternative means and methods to analyze identified risk items.
- Uses analytical skills and recognizes project risks and opportunities; analyzes them and determines associated costs and impact to schedule, and creates a mitigation plan.
- Reviews all trade contracts and major purchase orders for completeness and accuracy before formal issue.
- Performs a detailed project forecast review.
- Reviews RFIs created by estimators who have reviewed specifications and drawings.
- Prices and analyzes general expense and construction schedule and plan for large projects (conceptual, hard bid, small design-build).
- Reviews and advises on project execution plan.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating preferred. Executed multiple jobs on-site as a construction risk manager.
- Successfully led a pursuit valued at $250+ million in delivery model hard bid / lump sum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price and design-build.
- Experience working with highly complex pursuits.
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