Project Lead Jobs in Aurora, CO
Project Lead jobs in Aurora, Colorado are active across the Fitzsimons life sciences corridor, the Buckley Space Force Base technology cluster, and the Dallas Street commercial district, with demand concentrated in healthcare systems, defense contractors, and government services. Employers hiring right now include NNSI, Jobot, and Kroger. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.
Safety:
- Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
- Assist in site safety compliance.
- Ensure all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.
Document Control:
- Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).
- Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
- Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
- Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes.
- Assist in the administration of project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
- Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
- Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.
Scope of Work support:
- Assist in the identification, tracking and reporting of changes to original scope of work.
Procurement Support:
- Maintain equipment procurement logs.
- Assist in management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.
- Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department.
Job Costing and Labor Tracking/Productivity:
- Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software.
Estimation:
- Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
- Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
- Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
- Assist in producing and populating scope/proposal letter.
Relationships:
- As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.
Other tasks & duties:
- Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.
What we're looking for in you
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related preferred or related experience.
- 2+ years of experience in the building & construction industry.
- 2+ years of experience with mechanical systems.
- 2+ years of experience with business administration and management principals.
- Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals.
Your life at Harris
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
Harris Benefits + Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
Pay Range:
$62,549.35 - $93,824.03
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
- Retail
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
Project Lead Jobs in Aurora: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project lead job in Aurora?
Focus your search on Aurora's three strongest hiring sectors: healthcare and life sciences around the Fitzsimons campus, defense and aerospace near Buckley Space Force Base, and government services along the E-470 corridor. Employers there consistently need project leads who can manage cross-functional teams and hold a PMP or equivalent credential. Candidates with experience coordinating between technical and non-technical stakeholders move fastest in this market.
Which companies hire project leads in Aurora?
Aurora project lead roles are posted by NNSI, Jobot, and Kroger and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Aurora's employer base skews toward large health systems, federal contractors, and municipal agencies, all of which run ongoing project lead hiring rather than seasonal cycles.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Aurora?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role type: hands-on construction and facilities project leads almost always work on-site, while IT, program management, and analytics-focused project leads are far more likely to be remote-eligible. About 27% of project lead openings tied to Aurora are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the highest remote share in technology and administrative program management roles.
How can I get a project lead job in Aurora with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Aurora is through coordinator or project support roles at the large health systems and federal contractors anchored here, where structured project offices routinely promote from within. Aurora Community College and the Fitzsimons Innovation Community also run workforce programs that connect entry-level candidates to local employers. Volunteering for cross-departmental tasks and earning a CAPM or associate-level project credential strengthens applications significantly in this market.
Which industries hire the most project leads in Aurora?
Aurora project lead roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Aurora's position as home to a major medical campus, multiple defense installations, and the Regional Transportation District drives sustained demand across all three of those sectors throughout the year.
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