Construction Manager Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
Construction Manager jobs in Salt Lake City are concentrated downtown, in the Sugar House corridor, and across the rapidly developing Granby area, with strong demand in commercial development, infrastructure, and residential high-rise. Employers actively hiring include KALCON, BHI, and NIMBL. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a Project Manager, you will serve as the single point contact for all aspects of assigned RJS projects. Your
success requires detailed industry experience and knowledge to manage projects via established internal processes
on a multitude of work tasks within established deadlines. The timely performance of this work is critical, as it is
generally, serves as a precursor the commencement and/or performance of work at our job sites.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
There are several core competencies required to serve in the role as a RJS Project Manager. Successful
candidates must have an established background demonstrating the following skills:
1. Team Leadership
The ability to proactively influence people to enthusiastically work toward common goals, using character and
mentoring skills to inspire confidence, success, and fulfillment of interpersonal goals and aspirations.
2. Customer Service
The ability to listen and understand the needs and expectations of each customer and to proactively manage
the project’s deliverables to exceed their expectations in tangible ways on an ongoing basis.
3. Technical Knowledge
The ability to granularly understand the physical work of each trade of a project, and to craft, negotiate and
award thoroughly defined written agreements, in keeping with the project’s budget and schedule constraints.
4. Timeline Scheduling
The ability to prepare and update computerize time scale network diagrams using industry standard software
(EG: MS Project / P6) to accurately define the allotted time for the work sequences.
5. Project Safety
The ability to prepare and administer site specific project safety plans for each assigned project. (All RJS
Project Managers are required to be current on OSHA 30 and biannual First Aid Training)
6. Quality Control
The ability to prepare and administer site specific quality control plans for each assigned project.
(All RJS Project Managers are required to be current on USACE 3 Phase QC Training)
7. Administrative Processes
The ability to lead and oversee project specific administrative processes for Meetings, Submittals, RFI’s, Design
Changes and other project specific forms of business communication.
8. Cost Accounting
The ability to utilize the RJS cost control systems to establish and accurately report on the financial status of
each assigned project on a reoccurring basis throughout project.
9. Change Management
The ability to correctly administer prime contract modifications and documenting the related effects to the
project’s subcontractors, prime contract sum, cost accounting, and construction schedule.
10. Insurance & Bonding
The ability to exercise judgement based on an understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
11. Conflict Management
The ability to effectively work through conflicts and disputes with project team members.
12. Federal Government Contracting Standards
The ability to exercise judgment based on the unique challenges faced when performing Federal work.
13. Have a BS in construction management or similar engineering degree
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Construction Manager Jobs in Salt Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction manager job in Salt Lake City?
Focus on Salt Lake City's most active hiring sectors: commercial real estate development downtown, public infrastructure tied to UDOT and Salt Lake County projects, and the wave of mixed-use residential development in areas like Sugar House and the Granby district. General contractors and regional development firms here value field experience in ground-up commercial builds. A PMP or CCM credential and familiarity with local subcontractor networks give candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire construction managers in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City construction manager roles are posted by KALCON, BHI, and NIMBL and others right now, based on current listings on MigrateАте as of September 2026. The local market includes a mix of regional general contractors, civil engineering firms, and large property developers active across the Wasatch Front.
Are there remote construction manager jobs in Salt Lake City?
Yes, though remote work is limited by nature for hands-on site roles and more common for estimating, project controls, and owner's representative positions. About 79% of construction manager openings tied to Salt Lake City are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility found in pre-construction and program management roles with Salt Lake City-based developers and public agencies.
How can I get a construction manager job in Salt Lake City with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Salt Lake City is landing an assistant project manager or project engineer role with a regional general contractor or a public works firm working on UDOT or Salt Lake City infrastructure contracts. Local trade unions and the Associated General Contractors Utah chapter also connect candidates to apprenticeship and entry-level field coordinator roles that build toward a full construction manager title.
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