Landside Engineering Supervisor – Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver • Aurora, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Landside Infrastructure Team within DEN’s Design, Engineering and Construction Division (DEC). This division is responsible for delivering design and construction projects at Denver International Airport (DEN). The infrastructure group manages over $325 million in design and construction projects, including roadways, runways, taxiways, and utilities infrastructure, with a focus on sustainability, total-cost of ownership, and design excellence. The role involves overseeing project managers and engineers responsible for defining, designing, building, and turning over infrastructure projects. The supervisor will lead staff, develop engineering standards, set objectives, and evaluate program delivery methods. This position contributes to annual goals, budgetary decisions, and resource allocation. Typical projects include annual roadway and parking lot rehabilitations, new capital improvement projects (roadways, utilities, parking lots), infrastructure asset condition assessments, and outside agency referral reviews.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of experience delivering civil infrastructure design and construction projects, including roadways, parking lots, bridges, and utility infrastructure.
• Experience with asphalt and concrete pavement design, rehabilitation, and construction.
• Knowledge of CDOT design standards, specifications, and transportation infrastructure best practices.
• Experience supervising engineers, project managers, consultants, or matrix-managed teams while developing staff and fostering collaboration.
• Experience delivering projects through a variety of project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build and alternative delivery approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and make effective decisions in dynamic and ambiguous situations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Three (3) years of senior engineering or architecture experience.
• Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at the time of application, or registration as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Registration at the time of application. Registration in another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado registration at completion of probation.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• FBI criminal background check is required.
• Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• New hires are typically brought into the organization between $125,000 - $165,000/year.

Responsibilities

• Direct and evaluate the work of professional engineers and associated personnel.
• Provide technical expertise to staff.
• Establish section and staff work programs and project objectives.
• Supervise project life cycle activities for infrastructure projects, including define, design, build, and closeout phases.
• Participate in revisions to the department’s engineering or architectural standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery methods and procedures, and recommend/execute policy/procedure revisions.
• Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) group to establish conceptual design cost estimates and construction schedules considering operational constraints, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead stakeholder coordination and engagement efforts for infrastructure projects with DEN stakeholders and external parties.
• Assist in developing and managing the budget for the unit/section and allocating funds for O&M projects.
• Assign and distribute work, review work for accuracy and completeness, and provide recommendations.
• Develop goals, document performance, provide feedback, and formally evaluate direct reports.
• Assist staff to achieve performance standards and identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

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
• 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