HVAC Manager – Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $113,000 - $138,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 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, and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule In this position you can expect to work on-site five days a week at Denver International Airport. This position may also require extended or additional work hours for snow duty and other emergencies. Who We Are & What You’ll Do Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 40,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking a seasoned HVAC Superintendent to join our Facility Management Team! The HVAC Manager serves as a strategic leader and team builder responsible for developing, coaching, and sustaining a high-performing HVAC workforce within Denver International Airport’s mission-critical facilities environment. This role is accountable not only for technical execution, but for building a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across Service Call, Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Corrective Maintenance (CM) operations. The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of skilled technicians while ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of DEN’s multi-facility HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS), including oversight of our 20,000-ton / 200 MBH Central Utility Plant. Specifically, as the HVAC Manager, you will: Provide strategic leadership and vision for HVAC operations, ensuring alignment with DEN’s long-term goals, aging infrastructure needs, and predictive maintenance strategies. Provide leadership and direction for all HVAC operations at DEN, including maintenance programs, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and the Central Utility Plant (CUP), ensuring these areas work cohesively to deliver reliable, efficient service across the airport. Drive team development and organizational effectiveness, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and succession planning across all levels. Ensure operational excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance programs, service delivery to tenants/customers, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Lead financial planning and budget management, including forecasting, cost analysis, and business-case development for HVAC initiatives and capital projects. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to assess HVAC impacts, prioritize resources, and remove operational barriers while maintaining a high-level project management perspective. Champion innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging data analytics, KPIs, and performance metrics to optimize systems and processes. Establish and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for HVAC operations, BAS integration, and CUP performance to ensure consistency and efficiency. Serve as the primary subject matter expert and liaison, providing concise, data-driven updates and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring We are seeking a leader who is equally comfortable in the mechanical room as they are the boardroom — translating complex operational data into actionable strategies, developing future supervisors and leads, and aligning daily maintenance execution with long-term asset management and capital planning objectives. In addition, our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: 5+ years of leadership experience managing HVAC operations or large-scale facilities, including Central Utility Plant and Building Automation Systems. Proven success building and developing teams, demonstrated through measurable improvements in engagement, productivity, or succession planning. Strong technical background in HVAC systems and BAS controls, with ability to apply data analytics for performance optimization and predictive maintenance. Experience managing budgets, including forecasting, cost analysis, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Professional certification such as IFMA (or equivalent), with demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and facility management standards. Proficiency with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo) and a data-driven approach to monitoring KPIs and operational trends. Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirements: Bachelor's Degree as required by the specific opening. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors. Education/Experience Equivalency: 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. License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Additional Information FBI Background Check: 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. Snow/Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, March 1, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 3/1/26 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CJ3314 Facilities Management Manager To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $101,050.00 - $166,733.00 Target Pay $113,000 - $138,000/year Agency Denver International Airport Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice. 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. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing HVAC operations or large-scale facilities, including Central Utility Plant and Building Automation Systems.
• Proven success building and developing teams, demonstrated through measurable improvements in engagement, productivity, or succession planning.
• Strong technical background in HVAC systems and BAS controls, with ability to apply data analytics for performance optimization and predictive maintenance.
• Experience managing budgets, including forecasting, cost analysis, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Bachelor's Degree as required by the specific opening.
• Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors.
• Requires a 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 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.
• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as IFMA (or equivalent), with demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and facility management standards.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo) and a data-driven approach to monitoring KPIs and operational trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for HVAC operations, ensuring alignment with DEN’s long-term goals, aging infrastructure needs, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Provide leadership and direction for all HVAC operations at DEN, including maintenance programs, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and the Central Utility Plant (CUP), ensuring these areas work cohesively to deliver reliable, efficient service across the airport.
• Drive team development and organizational effectiveness, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and succession planning across all levels.
• Ensure operational excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance programs, service delivery to tenants/customers, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead financial planning and budget management, including forecasting, cost analysis, and business-case development for HVAC initiatives and capital projects.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to assess HVAC impacts, prioritize resources, and remove operational barriers while maintaining a high-level project management perspective.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging data analytics, KPIs, and performance metrics to optimize systems and processes.
• Establish and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for HVAC operations, BAS integration, and CUP performance to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and liaison, providing concise, data-driven updates and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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, and 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: Manager