Design Engineering and Construction Project Manager – Denver International Airport

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.

Who We Are

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 $36.4 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 diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

Design Engineering and Construction (DEC) is the primary delivery arm for design and construction projects at DEN. The Facility Projects group within DEC manages over $325 million worth of design and construction projects of the airport’s-built environment, including new and existing buildings, systems, and equipment focusing on sustainability, the total cost of ownership, and excellence in design.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $113,000 - $129,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is 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 + 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

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. In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office at Denver International Airport. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

What You’ll Do

Design Engineering and Construction (DEC) is approaching these facility projects with a renewed focus on constructing and rehabilitating facility infrastructure and systems to ensure operational continuity, reliability, optimization, and efficiency. We are looking for an interdisciplinary Project Manager who brings a depth and breadth of technical proficiency; critical problem solving, communication and facilitation; financial acumen; stewardship; and an ability to invest in the success of the DEN Design Engineering and Construction (DEC) Development facility projects throughout their project lifecycles. This Project Manager will oversee various facility projects tied explicitly to the Airline Tenants at DEN.

The various planning and development projects currently underway will require several years to develop, design, and build. The knowledge, growth, and integration of this position with these stakeholders are instrumental to the long-term resiliency of these programs. This position will be required to consult with tenant stakeholders to determine and establish project plans and goals, formulate and define the scope of work and objectives, and develop project work plans including time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the programs. This position will report to the Facility Projects Supervisor, AIM Development.

Specifically, as the Design Engineering and Construction Project Manager, you will:

• Provide the knowledge, expertise, and overall support to the projects for future development, infrastructure, and overall design and construction needs at DEN
• Consult with stakeholders to determine, establish, and execute project work plans and goals
• Formulate and define scopes of work and objectives
• Develop project time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, resource requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the projects
• Confer with management in order to maintain established project plans and goals, scope of work, and project work plans including time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, and allotment of available resources to various phases of a project
• Review projects for code and standards compliance, monitor the progress and quality of a project, and resolve problems and project barriers by identifying strategies and approaches to overcome barriers
• Assist or participate in preparing pre-bid materials defining scope of work and related information necessary for request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP) and responding to questions concerning the project and/or contract(s)
• Prepare and communicate project status reports for key stakeholders and provide updates on project activities and information on risks and mitigation strategies
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of assigned projects; facilitating the delivery of Tenant projects as the primary representative of the airport for these projects; and coordinating the effective communication between various airport divisions related to the planning, execution, and turnover of these Tenant projects
• Create, analyze, and maintain project schedules and budgets; write Scopes of Work and Requests for Proposals (RFPs); and manage design and construction contract agreements
• Respond to Request for Information (RFI’s), Bulletins, Change Requests/Orders; utilize various project delivery methods; plan, define, and measure project performance through reporting; create P.O’s (Purchase Orders) for review and join team meetings or attend in person
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and mitigate project risks; understand and apply emotional intelligence to your work environment; identify and implement innovations to improve project and team performance; perform job walks occasionally and interface with City and County of Denver employees and customers

About You

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Three (3) or more years of engineering, architecture, and/or construction management experience and a demonstrated history of aviation projects or facilities-type projects within critical operation facilities similar to DEN
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and coordination related to the development and management of facility project design and construction efforts
• Experience communicating and partnering with a diverse group of individuals
• Experience in the architectural, engineering, and/or construction management industries
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong education and/or experience backgrounds
• A drive and passion for delivering high-quality, creative, and technically sound solutions to unique problems
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including coordinating, administering, and monitoring projects
• 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
• Licenses/Certifications: 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 Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 4/2/2024 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$89,144.00 - $147,088.00

Starting Pay

$113,000 - $129,000/year (based on experience)

Agency

Denver International Airport

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