Senior Parks Facilities Project Manager
About The Position
The Planning, Design, and Construction Division is seeking a Senior Parks Facilities Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex design and construction projects across DPR’s facilities portfolio. This role manages projects from inception through completion and provides technical expertise on building-centered capital work. As a Senior Parks Facilities Project Manager, you will act on: Project Management: Assume a leadership role in the development, coordination and implementation of a wide variety of moderate to complex design and construction projects. Provide project management for DPR’s facilities (buildings and building-related) program, including planning, design and construction, monitoring and reporting on project progress Direct and evaluate work of engineers, architects, landscape architects, and on‑call project managers Perform project management work on complex, multifaceted municipal facilities projects including procuring and managing consultants and contractors for design and construction projects, developing project and design specifications, and coordinating activities with other city departments, elected officials, community and neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders Prepare pre-bid materials and define scopes of work Use alternative procurement and project delivery methods effectively Manage project scope, schedule, and budget; facilitate stakeholder engagement; and oversee bidding, contracting, and construction Report on project progress and proactively identify challenges and solutions Planning and Design: Advance the mission, vision, and values of the Parks and Recreation Department through coordination of ongoing planning and design efforts for a variety of urban, suburban, mountain parks, including , facilities, infrastructure, and park access throughout the Denver Parks system Assist in managing the facilities budget and tracking annual goals Maintain asset condition databases and collaborate with facilities staff Research and prepare grants and funding proposals Represent DPR Planning in Facilities group meetings Design Standards and Best Practices: Promote and apply DPR design and construction standards Assist in updating departmental planning, engineering, and architectural standards. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery methods and procedures, and recommend policy/procedure revisions Ensure projects meet DPR and DOTI standards Stay current on facility design trends, best practices, sustainability measures, and ADA compliance Develop and maintain standards for electrical, mechanical, aquatics, and safety systems Apply rigorous quality control through all phases of project delivery Advance equity and inclusivity in all facility design work Communication & Production: Coordinate with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) and oversee facility work executed by DOTI’s Project Management team Collaborate across DPR divisions (Recreation, Forestry, Operations, Permitting) and other agencies Coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in the design and construction of facility architectural/capital improvement projects, review plans and specifications for compliance to standards and practices, perform on-site inspections during construction to determine work progress and conformance to established bid specifications/contracts, and provide technical support in solving problems Support consultant and contractor selection processes Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders with differing priorities Build positive relationships with community members, partner organizations, and city leadership, balancing a variety of interests to successfully complete projects Produce in‑house design documents, graphics, and specifications when needed Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture or a related field.
- Three (3) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including planning, managing, and scheduling projects and preparing and reviewing contract documents.
- 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.
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
- 5+ years of project management experience with vertical design and construction projects
- Experience leading large, complex facilities projects
- Experience with diverse stakeholders and public engagement
- Working knowledge of MEP systems, architecture, and interior design
- Experience with aquatic facility design and safety codes
- Strong financial management skills for multi‑funded projects
- Knowledge of LEED, sustainability best practices, and Denver green energy requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and AutoCAD
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (preferred)
- PE, Architect, CSI, or PMP certifications (preferred)
- Spanish bilingual skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Assume a leadership role in the development, coordination and implementation of a wide variety of moderate to complex design and construction projects.
- Provide project management for DPR’s facilities (buildings and building-related) program, including planning, design and construction, monitoring and reporting on project progress
- Direct and evaluate work of engineers, architects, landscape architects, and on‑call project managers
- Perform project management work on complex, multifaceted municipal facilities projects including procuring and managing consultants and contractors for design and construction projects, developing project and design specifications, and coordinating activities with other city departments, elected officials, community and neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders
- Prepare pre-bid materials and define scopes of work
- Use alternative procurement and project delivery methods effectively
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget; facilitate stakeholder engagement; and oversee bidding, contracting, and construction
- Report on project progress and proactively identify challenges and solutions
- Advance the mission, vision, and values of the Parks and Recreation Department through coordination of ongoing planning and design efforts for a variety of urban, suburban, mountain parks, including , facilities, infrastructure, and park access throughout the Denver Parks system
- Assist in managing the facilities budget and tracking annual goals
- Maintain asset condition databases and collaborate with facilities staff
- Research and prepare grants and funding proposals
- Represent DPR Planning in Facilities group meetings
- Promote and apply DPR design and construction standards
- Assist in updating departmental planning, engineering, and architectural standards. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery methods and procedures, and recommend policy/procedure revisions
- Ensure projects meet DPR and DOTI standards
- Stay current on facility design trends, best practices, sustainability measures, and ADA compliance
- Develop and maintain standards for electrical, mechanical, aquatics, and safety systems
- Apply rigorous quality control through all phases of project delivery
- Advance equity and inclusivity in all facility design work
- Coordinate with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) and oversee facility work executed by DOTI’s Project Management team
- Collaborate across DPR divisions (Recreation, Forestry, Operations, Permitting) and other agencies
- Coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in the design and construction of facility architectural/capital improvement projects, review plans and specifications for compliance to standards and practices, perform on-site inspections during construction to determine work progress and conformance to established bid specifications/contracts, and provide technical support in solving problems
- Support consultant and contractor selection processes
- Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders with differing priorities
- Build positive relationships with community members, partner organizations, and city leadership, balancing a variety of interests to successfully complete projects
- Produce in‑house design documents, graphics, and specifications when needed
- Performs other related 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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
