Top 290 Underground construction Jobs in Denver, Co

Owner's Representative – Hydro Power Plant Construction Manager
Ethos Distributed Solutions, Inc —Golden, CO
- $165,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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Lineman Apprentice
E Light Electric Services —Denver, CO
- $32.50 - $44.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Laborers - Westminster
PCL Construction, Inc. —Westminster, CO
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Construction Laborer - MWH
MWH —Denver, CO
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice
Western States Fire Protection Company —Englewood, CO
- $25.27 an hour
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
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Construction Laborer
Dig Boss —Commerce City, CO
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Construction Laborer
Schnabel —Aurora, CO
- From $25 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Opportunities for advancement
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Equipment Operator
Schnabel —Aurora, CO
- $32 - $48 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Opportunities for advancement
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Experienced Construction Laborers
Harrison Western —Lakewood, CO
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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HDD Laborer
Global Underground —Denver, CO
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Power tools
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Supervisor Telecom Construction Underground
Ervin Cable Construction, LLC —Lakewood, CO
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Management
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Asphalt/Mastic Laborer
Congruex —Commerce City, CO
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Hiring Plumber that is Experienced with Construction Plumbing
Tony V Plumbing and Heating —Denver, CO
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Hydrovac CDL Class B Driver
Massive services llc —Denver, CO
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Journeyman Lineman $100.00 PER DAY STIPEND / 50-60 hours per week
E Light Electric Services —Littleton, CO
- From $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Commercial Driver's License A Truck Driver
CEI Constructors —Denver, CO
- $26 - $32 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Pipelayer lvl 2
Brannan Companies —Denver, CO
- $31 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Single-Family Residential Plumber
DEMA Service Inc —Denver, CO
- $22 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Underground Lineman
Southwire —Denver, CO
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Multi-Family Plumber
DEMA Service Inc —Denver, CO
- $22 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
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Owner's Representative – Hydro Power Plant Construction Manager

Ethos Distributed Solutions, Inc -
Golden, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$165,000 - $180,000 a year

Benefits

Fuel card
Company truck
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

EHS
Energy infrastructure construction projects
Primavera
Schedule management
Construction industry experience
Utility construction projects
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Owner's Representative Hydro Power Plant Construction Manager acts as the Owner's on site representative during the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and

turnover phases of hydroelectric power projects. This role provides independent oversight of all

civil, mechanical, electrical, and hydro-mechanical construction activities to ensure that the EPC

contractor delivers the project safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with

contract requirements, design specifications, and industry standards.

The Construction Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Owner, EPC contractor,

Engineer of Record, equipment suppliers, commissioning team, regulatory agencies, and other

project stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess broad multidisciplinary experience

across hydroelectric infrastructure and demonstrate strong leadership in contract administration,

quality assurance, risk management, and construction oversight.

Essential Responsibilities

Owner Representation

Serve as the Owner's on-site representative for all construction activities.
Protect the Owner's commercial and technical interests throughout project execution.
Monitor EPC contractor performance against contractual obligations.
Provide independent assessments of project progress, quality, safety, and schedule.
Identify construction risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), change orders, claims, and schedule

recovery plans.

Support project governance through accurate reporting and executive briefings.

Construction Oversight

Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with approved drawings,

specifications, permits, and contract requirements.

Coordinate field activities between engineering, procurement, construction,

commissioning, and operations teams.

Verify construction sequencing and interface management across disciplines.
Ensure contractor compliance with approved construction methodologies.
Participate in daily coordination meetings and weekly project reviews.
Review contractor work plans, look-ahead schedules, and resource loading.

Civil Construction Oversight

Monitor construction of:

Dams and embankments
Spillways
Intake structures
Diversion tunnels
Headrace tunnels
Surge tanks
Penstocks
Powerhouses
Tailrace structures
Access roads
Structural concrete
Foundations
Grouting operations
Geotechnical stabilization
Drainage systems

Verify compliance with design tolerances, quality standards, and geotechnical recommendations.

Mechanical Construction Oversight

Monitor installation and testing of:

Francis, Kaplan, or Pelton turbines
Generators
Penstocks
Butterfly and spherical valves
Gates and hoists
Cooling water systems
Lubrication systems
Fire protection systems
Auxiliary mechanical equipment
Pumps
HVAC systems
Compressed air systems
Cranes and lifting equipment

Verify mechanical alignment, tolerances, testing procedures, and manufacturer installation

requirements.

Electrical Construction Oversight

Monitor installation and commissioning of:

Power generators
Excitation systems
Transformers
GIS/AIS switchyards
High-voltage substations
Protection and control systems
SCADA systems
Instrumentation
Relay protection
Communication systems
Grounding systems
Cable installations
Emergency power systems
Grid interconnection facilities

Review electrical testing, energization plans, and commissioning documentation.

Quality Assurance

Verify contractor compliance with project quality plans.
Witness inspections, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and site acceptance tests (SATs).
Participate in hold-point inspections.
Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
Verify completion of punch-list items.
Ensure turnover documentation is complete and accurate.

Health, Safety & Environmental Oversight

Promote a proactive safety culture across the project.
Verify contractor compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
Participate in safety audits and field inspections.
Review incident investigations and corrective actions.
Monitor environmental compliance and permit conditions.
Support implementation of environmental management plans.

Schedule & Cost Monitoring

Review Primavera P6 schedules and contractor progress reports.
Validate earned value and construction progress.
Identify schedule risks and recommend recovery actions.
Review contractor payment applications.
Support evaluation of change orders and claims.
Monitor budget performance and cost forecasting.

Contract Administration

Assist the Owner in administering EPC, design-build, and construction contracts.
Review requests for change, delay claims, and variations.
Document field issues and maintain project records.
Coordinate contract correspondence.
Participate in dispute avoidance and resolution.
Ensure contractor compliance with contractual milestones.

Commissioning & Project Turnover

Coordinate mechanical completion activities.
Verify commissioning readiness.
Witness functional testing and performance testing.
Participate in reliability runs.
Support final acceptance and commercial operation.
Verify completion of turnover documentation, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,

Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible construction experience on large

infrastructure or power generation projects.

At least 10 years of hydroelectric or heavy civil construction experience.
Demonstrated experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Owner's Engineer,

Resident Engineer, or Senior Construction Manager on EPC projects.

Technical Expertise

The ideal candidate demonstrates working knowledge across all major hydroelectric systems.

Civil

Dam construction
Underground works
Concrete structures
Earthworks
Rock excavation
Geotechnical engineering
Hydraulic structures

Mechanical

Turbines and generators
Hydromechanical equipment
Penstocks
Large rotating equipment
Valves and gates
Pumps and piping systems
Mechanical commissioning

Electrical

Power generation
High-voltage substations
Transmission interconnections
Protection and control
SCADA systems
Instrumentation
Generator synchronization
Electrical commissioning

Leadership Competencies

Strong technical judgment across multiple engineering disciplines.
Ability to influence contractor performance without direct supervisory authority.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Contract interpretation and negotiation experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical project execution.

Preferred Experience

Greenfield hydroelectric power projects
Dam rehabilitation and modernization
Pumped-storage hydroelectric facilities
Underground powerhouse construction
FIDIC, NEC, and EPC contract administration
Utility-scale renewable energy projects
International construction projects
High-voltage transmission and substations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Contractor safety performance
Construction quality compliance
Schedule adherence and milestone achievement
Cost control and change order management
Contract compliance
Timely issue resolution
Successful commissioning and project turnover
Environmental and regulatory compliance
Stakeholder satisfaction
Complete and accurate project documentation

Pay: $165,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Company truck
Dental insurance
Fuel card
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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