Facilities Associate Project Manager – Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $93,566 - $154,384 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Facilities Associate Project Manager to join the Design Engineering and Construction (DEC) team at Denver International Airport (DEN). This role will manage projects focused on the airport's built environment, including new and existing buildings, systems, and equipment, with an emphasis on sustainability, total cost of ownership, and design excellence. The Project Manager will work closely with stakeholders throughout multi-year planning, design, and construction efforts, defining project goals, developing scopes of work, and creating comprehensive plans that address timelines, budgets, risks, staffing, and resource allocation. This position reports to the Facility Projects Supervisor within DEC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including coordinating, administering, and monitoring projects.
• One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• Valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• FBI criminal background check is required.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or shifts during weather conditions or emergencies.
• Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of engineering, architecture, and/or construction management experience, including demonstrated work on aviation or other critical-operations facility projects similar to DEN.
• Experience engaging, coordinating, and partnering with diverse stakeholders throughout facility project design and construction efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with contractors and apply an understanding of the municipal contract conditions.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Background in the architectural, engineering, and/or construction management industries, supported by strong educational and/or experiential foundations.
• A demonstrated drive and passion for delivering high-quality, creative, and technically sound solutions to unique and complex problems.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven capability to contribute effectively within interdisciplinary teams and dynamic project environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge, expertise, and overall support for DEN’s future development, infrastructure, and design and construction needs.
• Consult with stakeholders to determine, establish, and execute project work plans, goals, scopes of work, and objectives.
• Develop and define project time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, staffing and resource requirements, and allocation of available resources across project phases.
• Partner with management to maintain established project plans, goals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, risk considerations, and resource allocations.
• Review projects for code and standards compliance, monitor progress and quality, and resolve issues by identifying strategies to overcome barriers.
• Assist or participate in preparing pre-bid materials, including scopes of work and supporting documentation for RFQs/RFPs, and respond to related inquiries.
• Prepare and communicate project status reports to key stakeholders, providing updates on activities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects; act as the airport’s primary representative; and coordinate communication among airport divisions throughout planning, execution, and turnover.
• Create, analyze, and maintain project schedules and budgets; write scopes of work and RFPs; manage design and construction contracts; and respond to RFIs, bulletins, and change requests/orders while utilizing various project delivery methods.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and mitigate project risks; apply emotional intelligence; identify and implement performance-improving innovations; create purchase orders; participate in team meetings; conduct occasional job walks; and interface with City and County of Denver employees and customers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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