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JLL

Construction Senior Project Manager

Grand Junction, CO · Remote

$108K - $147K/yr

... multiple construction and renovation projects across a large geographic area for enterprise ... Develop risk management plans and lead project teams through established work authorization ...

JLL

Construction Senior Project Manager

Denver, CO · Remote

$114K - $155K/yr

... multiple construction and renovation projects across a large geographic area for enterprise ... Develop risk management plans and lead project teams through established work authorization ...

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How much do construction risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 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.
Preconstruction Manager, Leased - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

Preconstruction Manager, Leased - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

Meta

Denver, CO

$202K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 209 rated software companies

Job description

Meta is seeking a construction professional to join our design, engineering, and construction organization as a Preconstruction Manager, Leased. The Preconstruction Manager, Leased will work closely with DEC leadership and delivery teams to both negotiate leases and manage leased data center projects from design kick-off through to break-ground on site and contract execution. The Preconstruction Manager will be experienced with procurement, budgets, scheduling, constructability, and negotiation of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects.
Preconstruction Manager, Leased - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction Responsibilities:
  • Responsible to negotiate and influence fast-paced lease negotiations with data center developers with an appropriate balance of risk, cost, and schedule
  • Responsible for the successful execution of large-scale commercial agreements with external partners from design kick-off through construction start, including coordination of multiple team inputs, evaluation and allocation of risk, and incorporation of commercially responsible terms into construction contracts. Provide continued preconstruction subject matter expertise throughout the life of the construction execution phase
  • Lead program management alignment of multiple projects in the preconstruction phase, including programmatic cost, schedule, and risk comparison, and alignment of implementation and constructability approaches across several internal stakeholder teams
  • Manage the reporting of project status, risk, budget, and schedule guidance, including reporting key performance indicators for projects in the preconstruction/planning stage and presenting to leadership
  • Provide “bid levelling” to analyze prospective external partner responses by analyzing proposal to ensure scope of work is complete and pricing information is accurate including providing a recommendation of successful bidder
  • Interface with Engineering to develop scope criteria, budgets, and schedules for new products and projects
  • Support our build strategy, including supply chain analysis, vendor selection, and developing a roadmap for procurement and contracts models for new programs
  • Lead the development of new processes and tooling as required to support new or existing initiatives as required by the business and operationalize new processes to support new initiatives or improve existing workflows
  • Provide a constructability perspective and input into new initiatives or ideas, and influence the implementation plan, or provide critical considerations to be accounted for in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
  • Maintain industry connections and develop a database of prequalified external partners or potential new partners for design, engineering, and construction services
  • Evaluate change management implications from a preconstruction and commercial accountability perspective within the delivery organization, and drive feedback loop efforts to incorporate change mitigation strategies into future designs and agreements. Drive feedback loop efforts to incorporate change mitigation strategies into future design or agreements
  • Partner with the Contracts Management team to ensure that partners are delivering under the proper agreements with the correct commercial terms
  • Lead and influence stakeholders on high-impact initiatives across our delivery organization and broader design/engineering and construction teams to de-risk project delivery (i.e., labor availability/productivity, competition for talent.)
  • Coordinate daily with cross-functional partners both inside and outside the company, prioritizing requests based on project impact and deadlines, both inside and outside the company

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent technical degree and/or 10+ years of direct professional experience in Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams to align on project scope, schedule, and deliverables through structured communication (e.g., status reports, stakeholder meetings, written proposals)
  • Experience with large capital projects, leased data center development, ground-up construction, and greenfield site development as well as retrofit construction
  • Experience in all aspects of preconstruction: budget development, scheduling, change management, risk management, negotiation, and contract administration
  • Experience in construction schedules, costs, supply chain analysis, risk analysis, labor markets, project cash flows, and commercial contract terms and contract delivery methods

Preferred Qualifications:
  • General contractor and / or trade contractor experience including field and office
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Mission Critical/ Data Center experience is preferred in addition to hyperscale builds
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • International development experience
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$202,000/year to $273,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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