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Construction Risk Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Trimble, Inc.

Director of Enterprise Risk

Westminster, CO · On-site

$160K - $221K/yr

Trimble is looking for a strategic Director of Enterprise Risk Management to establish and ... From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build ...

Trimble

Director of Enterprise Risk

Westminster, CO

$160K - $221K/yr

Trimble is looking for a strategic Director of Enterprise Risk Management to establish and ... From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build ...

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How much do construction risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for construction risk manager in Colorado is $117,303.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,600.00 and $135,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Construction Risk Manager vs Construction Project Manager?

AspectConstruction Risk ManagerConstruction Project Manager
Primary FocusIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to construction projectsPlanning, executing, and completing construction projects on time and within budget
CertificationsRisk management certifications, construction safety, and project management credentialsProject management certifications like PMP, construction management degrees
Work EnvironmentRisk assessment teams, safety departments, insurance firmsConstruction sites, project offices, client meetings
Industry UsageUsed across construction firms, insurance companies, and risk consultingUsed by construction firms, general contractors, and developers

The Construction Risk Manager primarily focuses on identifying and managing risks to prevent issues during construction, while the Construction Project Manager oversees the entire project execution, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion. Both roles require strong project management skills, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Construction Risk Manager jobs? Cities in Colorado with the most Construction Risk Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Construction Risk Manager job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,303 per year, or $56.4 per hour.
Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager

Compri Consulting

Greenwood Village, CO • On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

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Job description

Client located in Denver, Colorado is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Construction Project Manager/Lead to join their team for a contract to hire position. Someone who can provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of construction projects while guiding and elevating a team of PMs. Federal project experience preferred. This role is operating as a bridge between executive leadership and project execution. The successful candidate will focus on portfolio performance, team effectiveness, contract strategy and risk management. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a development mindset, capable of driving consistency, accountability and performance across multiple projects and stakeholders.


Responsibilities

  • Oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with financial, schedule and quality objectives.
  • Intervene selectively at critical moments to guide outcomes without taking over execution
  • Ensure General Contractors, Architects and other essential vendors are effectively managed, contractually aligned and delivering expectations.
  • Provide coaching and strategic guidance while preserving individual ownership and autonomy
  • Serv as the primary escalation point for complex project, contractor architect or team related challenges
  • Set the approach for contract structing, negotiation and administration across projects
  • Oversee change order strategy and claims management to protect project financials
  • Ensure scalable processes tools and reporting frameworks are in place across the portfolio.


Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in owner/developer construction, federal projects a plus but not required
  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development or demonstrated experience in related field
  • Demonstrated experience operating at a portfolio or multi-project leadership level
  • Deep expertise in construction contracts, delivery methods and risk management
  • Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing budgets at a scale
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About Compri Consulting

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Compri isn’t just any IT staffing and recruiting firm. We firmly believe in the importance of people. Personal relationships are incredibly valuable to what we do. To that end, we work hard to make sure both clients and employees are satisfied with their placement. We want our employees to shine and our clients to be satisfied. The climate in our office is a positive one. We work hard. We have fun. We exchange the occasional high five. We believe a positive atmosphere leads to positive results. We trust our employees. We understand their needs. We make things happen. We’ve been excelling in IT solutions since 1992. Our organized, unique approach has yielded quality results time after time. And, we’ll continue to do it this way.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

1992

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