Senior Project Manager of Design and Construction (DEN Special Projects)

About Our Job

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. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $145,000- $165,000 /annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 140 hours (over 3weeks of vacation) of PTO earned within first year + 11 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.

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)

• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work on-site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position, you can expect to work 3-5 days per week on-site. Off-site work must be conducted within the state of Colorado. This role is eligible for hybrid work, including reporting to the Denver International Airport office instead of the DEN World Port offices, and working remotely. Please note that due to the fast-paced and dynamic nature of this environment, business needs may require more in-office time than the minimum.

Who We Are & What Youll 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 37,000 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 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers, specifically in these roles you will:

Position 1:

The Special Projects division at Denver International Airport is responsible for delivering complex and multi-phased Capital Improvement Programs, which the portfolio currently includes the Great Hall Terminal Renovation, Baggage Handling System Modernization and Recapitalization, Consolidated Rental Car Facility, and the North Terminal Expansion. These mega projects are critical in supporting future passenger growth at one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. The Special Projects Division is seeking a Senior Design Manager to perform oversight and advise on professional service deliverables, collaborate and manage the design through construction, and provide Project Management support services where needed. This includes monitoring programmatic and project-level scopes, budgets, and schedules in conjunction with construction progress and program budgets for multiple programs. The position will interact with contractors and designers, construction and design project managers, D EN Planning and Design, DEN Operations, DEN Business Technologies, and any other affected DEN divisions and Airlines as needed. This position will report directly to the Design Integration Director for Special Projects Division

In this role, you will contribute to DENs success through the following job responsibilities:

Support the Design Integration Director in leading and managing the design and integration for large, high-profile infrastructure projects, which may include but are not limited to:

• Represent the divisions positions, initiatives, and interests with a focus on delivering superior customer service.

• Ensures staff is sufficiently knowledgeable and dynamic regarding customer service protocols and performance expectations.

• Manage phased outcomes and comment resolution process for projects managed by the division and provide oversight/input into engineering and architectural design.

• Provide owner comments on design review and owner collaboration for design packages as required to issue to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting and contractor bidding/pricing.

• Manage and review budgets, schedules, work plans, cost estimates, projections, and contracts.

• Assist in the development and evaluate design concepts in collaboration with the Architect/ Engineers of record regarding planning, development, and design options for consideration in support of the overall vision and mission of the Airport.

• Assist in the management of a design team and oversee contractor design to ensure integration of DEN stakeholder requirements, DEN design standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements as appropriate.

• As assigned, provide expert advice on project and design matters to internal and external stakeholders.

• Coach, mentor, develop, and challenge staff. Champion continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities. Help set performance standards for the division and ensure operations achieve or exceed performance metrics. Implement management initiatives that impact operations; advocate and defend final decisions.

What Youll Bring

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

The Special Projects division is looking for proactive, flexible, innovative, and knowledgeable candidates with an aptitude for delivering a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Experience with large and complex capital improvement programs

• Aviation experience

• Owners Representative experience

• Ability to interact with stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner and work to resolve issues quickly and effectively, and actively display knowledge regarding contract requirements

• Team player mentality

• Multifunctional capabilities across design, construction administration, and project management

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience for building-related design projects

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture and/or Engineering

• Understanding workflow and documentation for BIM (REVIT)

• Experience mentoring other design professionals

• Experience reviewing work plans, project budgets, and scopes

• Experience reviewing and managing schedules

• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines

• Knowledge of architectural building systems including MEP, low voltage, and special systems.

• Knowledge of DBC, IBC & Accessibility Codes

• Construction Administration experience

Position 2:

The Special Projects Division is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee construction activities within the Special Projects division. The Senior Project Manager will provide direction, facilitation, subject matter expertise, proficiency with issue resolution, and a relationship-oriented approach to aid in the success of the program. The Senior Project Manager will focus on construction management documentation, contractor performance measurement and reporting on the status of compliance in the areas of project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and risk.

In this role, you will contribute to DENs success through the following job responsibilities:

• Daily and main point of contact for the project assigned

• Monitoring Project and Cost Loaded Schedules

• Manage coordination between contractor, airport operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders to mitigate operational or customer impacts

• Coordinate with contractors and City & County of Denver Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on upcoming work

• Oversight of design development and transition to construction documents

• Review and approve monthly contractor invoices and payment requests

• Review and approve change order requests for legitimacy and cost reasonableness

• Assist DEN management in contract task order initiation, reviews and negotiations

• Participate in design/constructability reviews and coordination meetings

• Assist in RFI & submittal review/response

• Monitor commissioning process and coordinate with commissioning agent

• Manage project closeout process

• Development/Input on risk matrix (internal to DEN)

• Review of DEN Standards and Technical Specifications to prepare for design reviews

• Manages safety and inspection personnel

• Monitors contractor's construction activities to ensure construction document conformance

• Monitors contractor performance activities and deliverables to ensure contract compliance

What Youll Bring

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 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.

• Highly desired is a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, and/or Engineering

• Experience reviewing work plans, project budgets, and scopes

• Experience reviewing and managing schedules

• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines

• Knowledge of architectural building systems including MEP, low voltage, and special systems.

• Knowledge of DBC, IBC & Accessibility Codes

• Ideally 10+ years of relevant professional experience for buildings-related design projects

• Highly desired a Professional Degree in Architecture and/or Engineering

• Understanding workflow and documentation for BIM (REVIT)

• Experience mentoring other design professionals

• Construction Administration experience

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 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.

• Education and 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.

• Licensure & Certification: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until August 25th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 25, 2025, by end of business to ensure consideration.

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 may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2293 Project Manager Senior

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$106,577.00 - $175,852.00

Target Pay

Based on years of relevant experience, education and internal equity

Agency

Denver International Airport

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