Development Project Manager
About The Position
The Development Project Manager (DPM) series at Colorado Springs Utilities focuses on supporting the community through the Utilities’ development lifecycle. This role serves as the primary liaison between the organization and the development community, centering on customer service as the central point of contact for internal coordination and communication related to customer-driven development projects. The successful candidate will coordinate and provide technical support to the building and development community for small annexations, rapid response projects, and other development activities of moderate complexity. The Development Project Manager I/II applies developing proficiency and working knowledge of line extension and service standards for all four utility services, City land use and development processes, municipal governance procedures, and project management principles to support development needs and assist customers through the development life cycle. This role contributes to the successful planning and expansion of integrated utility systems across all four service lines. This position will be hired at a Development Project Manager I or II dependent on the skillsets of the individual at the time of hire, e.g., experience, education, and training. Salary will be commensurate with the level of the person hired; a DPM I or a DPM II. This position will be tasked with serving our development customers primarily through one or more of these six development processes: Rapid Response/Primary Employer/Economic development Projects, Major Development, Multiple Developers/Regional Developments, Redevelopment, Special Issues (environmental, endangered species, etc.), and Assist with Annexations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field
- 2 or more years of progressively responsible experience in utility development projects
- A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of or progress toward a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary point of contact with customers for assigned small development and annexation projects by responding to inquiries and communicating project information clearly and professionally
- Support customers as the central point for internal coordination by gathering information, routing questions, and ensuring that updates are provided to appropriate internal teams
- Advise customers, internal staff, and external partners on City land use processes, municipal governance procedures, and utility development requirements throughout the development lifecycle
- Identify project issues involving multiple utility services, recommends solutions, and escalates more complex matters to senior staff or leadership as needed
- Support the planning and expansion of integrated utility systems by reviewing project impacts and confirming that service availability and infrastructure needs are addressed
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and documentation using established project management methods and prepares routine project reports and updates
- Produce supporting materials for Utilities presentations to the City Planning Commission, Utilities Board, and City Council, under the direction of senior staff
Benefits
- Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
- Personal Leave – 3 days per year
- Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
- Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
