Building Information Modeling Project Manager – Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

6d • $100,000 - $128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Building Information Modeling Project Manager serves as a technical expert developing and implementing industry-accepted standards and procedures for BIM/CIM applications and services. The position supports the Horizontal BIM/CIM team and reports to the DEN Senior BIM Project Manager. The role supports horizontal construction projects at Denver International Airport and helps execute DEN’s BIM vision as set by DEN Asset Management Leadership.

The position is based at Denver International Airport and follows a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, including at a job site several days per week, and must work within Colorado on off-site days. This role is expected to be on site at least three days per week.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought in at $100,000–$128,000 per year; the stated position salary range is $86,634–$142,947. Full-time benefits include a monthly pension after vesting, a 457B retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and medical, dental, and vision plans.

Employment at Denver International Airport requires an FBI criminal background check. Employees must report felony convictions and moving violations to maintain airport clearance. A pre-employment physical or drug test may be required depending on the position. DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts during weather events or emergencies. City employees may also be redeployed during citywide emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Appropriate experience may substitute for post-high-school education on a one-for-one basis; additional appropriate education may substitute for minimum experience.
• At least three years of professional-level experience working on multidisciplinary digital facilities and infrastructure, building information modeling, or civil information modeling projects.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current as a condition of employment.
• Submit a resume and cover letter with the job application.
• Valid U.S. work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.
• Ability to complete the required FBI criminal background check and report felony convictions and/or moving violations as required for airport clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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, including grading, corridors, alignments, profiles, utilities, pipe networks, airfield, transportation, and site development.
• 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 and digital collaboration platforms such as Autodesk Forma and BIM Collaborate Pro, and experience integrating Civil 3D with GIS, BIM, Asset Management, and Digital Twin systems.
• Experience training and mentoring engineers, designers, consultants, and project teams; proficiency reviewing and producing technical documentation, standards manuals, and implementation guides.
• Familiarity with Autodesk InfraWorks, Recap, Navisworks, and Forma.
• Experience collaborating with engineering consultants, contractors, airport authorities, government agencies, and asset management stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills; ability to lead technical working groups, resolve complex technical issues, and drive innovation, continuous improvement, and consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews for horizontal construction projects at each design phase (30%, 60%, 90%, and commissioning), ensuring compliance with DEN’s Design Standards Manual and FAA requirements, and provide feedback to designers, contractors, and DEN project managers.
• Review the Design Standards Manual annually or as needed and provide input on revisions.
• Attend assigned staff meetings, project update meetings, planning groups, and other events requiring expertise in DEN’s BIM program.
• Plan and lead subject-matter project meetings with stakeholders and project staff to communicate milestones and completion dates, provide technical advice and solutions, and resolve project issues.
• Review and analyze project change requests; recommend how to execute them considering effects on schedule, cost, and resources; and direct implementation of changes to deliverables, resources, timelines, or budget.
• Develop and implement plans to ensure compliance with industry standards, FAA requirements, protocols, and business practices; conduct risk and cost-benefit analyses; manage project risks; and devise strategies for 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 releasing contract and permanent staff from the project and completing lessons learned and project implementation reviews 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 set by DEN Asset Management Leadership.

Benefits

• Monthly pension after vesting following five years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year
• 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one wellness day, and one volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level