Senior Project Manager - Design, Engineering, and
International Facility Management Association - Denver, CO
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OverviewJoin IFMA headquarters and all 130 chapters in Minneapolis, MN for our largest FM conference of the year!Join us at the IFMA Central Meetup Lounge.Join us in Minneapolis, MN for Happy Hour.All Board Members are Encouraged to Attend.Job Posting and Posting InquiriesIf a qualified Facilities Management professional is required, the IFMA Denver Chapter Job Network is the prime source for qualified candidates. Click on the link below to list your job openings on our website. We will also publish it in our Update flyer, which is delivered monthly to our membership. If you have questions regarding posting job openings or about Facilities Management candidates in general, please e-mail our Job Network Chairperson at Seeking CandidatesThe IFMA Denver Chapter Job Network can provide you with resumes of qualified Facilities Management candidates seeking new opportunities. Many of the candidates hold the Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) designation. For more information on the CFM certification, please visit the Certification Information website. Members can post jobs for free. Non-members are charged $100.The IFMA Denver Chapter Job Network will post your resume so that it may be viewed by employers seeking qualified candidates. This service is free to members of IFMA. At your discretion, your resume may be posted confidentially. Interested Employers will be able to contact prospects through the IFMA Denver Chapter Job Network Chairperson. If you have questions regarding the Job Network committee or about posting your resume on this site, please e-mail our Job Network Chairperson at Project Manager - Design, Engineering, andDenver Int. Airport, City and County of DenverJob PostingAug. 5, 2025About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) 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!The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $106,577-175,852/year. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $130,000-155,000/year, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:Five (5) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance (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!)PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidaysMerit IncreasesSTD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life InsuranceCARE Bank, Family Leave BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer ProgramTuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramLearning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development ResourcesEcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides); Free Airport ParkingThe City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).LocationThe 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 3 days per week on site at Denver International Airport, 8500 Pena Blvd. Denver, CO 80249. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.What You’ll DoDenver 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 Capital Project delivery arm for design and construction projects at DEN. The Infrastructure group and the Facility Projects group within DEC manages over $325 million worth of design and construction projects of the airport’s-built environment per year on average, including new and existing roadways, runways, taxiways, utilities, mechanical systems, loading bridges, office remodeling, electrical infrastructure, roofing, and drainage focusing on sustainability, total-cost of ownership, and excellence in design. The DEC team is looking for an interdisciplinary Senior Project Manager who bring 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 Airport.The project management work for this position will primarily focus on leading project development, coordination, and planning for all Facility construction projects that are associated with the current and future Airport Capital Improvement Plan as well as other projects that may arise that are not on the capital plan. The Senior Project Manager’s roles will require effective coordination, communication, and collaboration with DEN stakeholders, project managers, architects, engineers, and subject matter experts to effectively develop strategies, feasibility, and implementation support for coinciding construction work around the Terminal, Concourses, and outlying building network. This position is essential to ensure continuity in operation, alignment of all project schedules, optimization of systems, and to develop project efficiencies that reduce the overall impact to DEN Customers.Additionally, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivery of DEN facility projects, which are complex, high in value, and critical to the Airport’s success. This includes major rehabilitation and/or new construction building envelop, mechanical, structural, and electrical systems on secure and non-secure areas of the airport. This position will assist with leading and mentoring staff, monitoring and adherence to design and construction standards and processes, championing section and project objectives, and evaluating the effectiveness of program delivery methods and procedures.Additional responsibilities of this position include:Plans, coordinates, and communicates with stakeholders both internal and external to the city, working with intergovernmental organizations, interacting with utility companies, other City agencies, divisions, and departments, and works with consultants and contractors.Consults with DEN stakeholders and project sponsors to determine and establish project plans and goals, formulates and defines scope of work and objectives, and develops project work plans including time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of a project.Prepares project bid materials with professional consultant teams and cost estimates with DEN Project controls staff, which includes evaluating bid qualifications and proposals, and works with stakeholders on project designs, concepts, and timeframes for project completion.Acts as a team lead on projects and assignments, coordinates the work for contractors and consultants, assists inspectors with difficult or unusual code compliance issues, keeps team members focused on tasks and assignments, and allocates resources effectively.Provides guidance and mentorship for the work of consultants and related personnel who have been assigned responsibility for various projects and /or portions of a project and defines and manages the overall change control processes and quality assurance aspects of the project to ensure success.Project management work on complex projects, which includes monitoring overall construction and design, tracking project schedules, overseeing cost and expenditures, ensuring compliance and conformance to engineering standards within contract specifications, and confers with management on risks, costs, and allocation of resources within the various phases of the project.Reviews and evaluates design drawings, specifications, and project development documents for permits, which includes the review and approval of traffic control plans.Reviews projects to ensures compliance with engineering codes and standards, monitors projects for quality, identifies strategies to overcome scope/schedule/budget barriers, ensures materials comply with project specifications, reviews calculations, and performs field and site inspections.Performs other related duties as assigned.We are looking for candidates that are flexible, adaptable, and excel at building relationships with stakeholders. In addition, we are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:Experience managing large scale construction facility and infrastructure projectsFive to ten (5-10) years of applicable experience is preferredStrong writing and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, organized, and works well under pressureStrong education and/or experience backgrounds that may include Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or related fieldAnalyzing and maintaining project schedules and budgetsManaging design and construction contract agreementsUtilizing various project delivery methodsPlanning, defining, and measuring project performance through reportingProactively identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating project risksIdentifying and implementing innovations to improve project and team performanceProfessional Architecture, Engineering licensure, or PMP certification a plusProgressive experience managing complex infrastructure and/or facility projects at a large, commercial airport or facility with constant operationsRequired Minimum QualificationsEducation requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.Experience Requirement: 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/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: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.Application DeadlineTo be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at 11:59pm 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 can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.13611 E 104th Avenue, Ste. 800, PMB 45Commerce City, CO 80022(303) 321-8548 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-10-08