Building Information Modeling Project Manager – Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•$100,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Building Information Modeling Project Manager to serve as a technical expert by developing and implementing industry-accepted standards and procedures for the use of BIM/CIM (Building and/or Civil Information Modeling) applications and services. This position is a technical role supporting the Horizontal BIM/CIM team and reports to the DEN Senior BIM Project Manager. The role involves performing design reviews for horizontal construction projects, ensuring compliance with DEN's Design Standards Manual and FAA requirements, and providing feedback to stakeholders. The position also includes reviewing and updating the Design Standards Manual, attending project meetings, and developing and implementing plans for compliance with industry standards and business practices. The Building Information Modeling Project Manager will also be responsible for ensuring the quality of project deliverables, managing project closure activities, and participating in the design, testing, modification, and implementation of new horizontal BIM/CIM content to support the DEN BIM vision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Three (3) years of professional level experience working on multidisciplinary digital facilities and infrastructure, building information modeling, or civil information modeling projects.
One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education for all classifications. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Advanced expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, including design, implementation, administration, customization, and enterprise deployment of standards, templates, styles, label sets, code sets, and part catalogs.
Deep understanding of civil engineering and infrastructure design workflows such as grading, corridors, alignments, profiles, utilities, pipe networks, airfield, transportation, and site development.
Proven experience developing, governing, and enforcing CAD/BIM/CIM standards, best practices, quality control procedures, and digital delivery workflows across multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of Common Data Environments (CDEs) and digital collaboration platforms (e.g., Autodesk Forma, BIM Collaborate Pro) and experience integrating Civil 3D with GIS, BIM, Asset Management, and Digital Twin systems.
Effective trainer and mentor with experience supporting engineers, designers, consultants, and project teams, and proficiency reviewing and producing technical documentation, standards manuals, and implementation guides.
Familiarity with broader Autodesk ecosystem tools, including InfraWorks, Recap, Navisworks, and Forma, and success collaborating with engineering consultants, contractors, airport authorities, government agencies, and asset management stakeholders.
Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to lead technical working groups, resolve complex technical issues, and drive innovation, continuous improvement, and consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN).
Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment.
By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Perform design review for horizontal construction projects at each phase of the design cycle (30,60, 90, commissioning).
Ensure compliance with DEN's Design Standards Manual and FAA requirements.
Provide feedback to the designer, contractor, and DEN project manager.
Review the Design Standards Manual annually, or as required, and provide input on necessary revisions.
Attend staff meetings, project update meetings, planning groups, and all events which require expertise in DEN's BIM program as assigned by the Senior BIM PM.
Plan and conduct subject matter project meetings with stakeholders and project staff to communicate milestones and completion dates, provide technical advice and solutions, and resolve issues that arise during a project.
Review and analyze project change requests and make recommendations related to the execution of these requests, taking into consideration the impact on the project schedule, cost, and resources; direct the implementation of changes to project deliverables, resources, timelines, or budget.
Develop and implement plans to ensure compliance with industry standards, FAA, protocols, and established business practices; conduct risk and cost/benefit analyses, manage risk associated with projects, and devise strategies to deal with unexpected crises and unresolved risks.
Ensure the quality of project deliverables and obtain user acceptance of completed products or services; perform project closure activities including release of contract and permanent staff from the project, and complete lessons learned and project implementation review of best practices.
Participate in the design, testing, modification and implementation of new horizontal BIM/CIM content.
Assist the horizontal BIM/CIM team in executing the DEN BIM vision as set by the DEN Asset Management Leadership.

Benefits

Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
New hires are typically brought into the organization between $100,000 - $128,000/year.
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year
12 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
1 wellness day
1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date