Project Manager I - Capital Improvement Program Programming - Denver International Airport

About Our Job

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver, DEN means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise.

Join DEN’s diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

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 $89,144 - $147,088.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
• Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan
• Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Development & Career Growth Opportunities

Location and Schedule

• This on-site position is based out of Denver International Airport
• Monday to Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm
• Denver International Airport is a 24 / 7 / 365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant, or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and / or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Schedules are subject to change

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine project scopes for capital improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with department and organizational objectives.
• Analyze project feasibility through detailed data collection and research, including cost estimates, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project boundaries, identify potential risks and mitigation strategies, and establish clear success criteria.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including scope narratives, feasibility reports, and technical specifications.
• Compile detailed project schedules utilizing critical path analysis and project management software.
• Identify dependencies between project phases and activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely completion.
• Track program progress against established timelines and budgets, proactively addressing any deviations or challenges.
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders regularly, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Understand project costs with a high degree of accuracy, considering all associated expenses, materials, and labor.
• Develop and present compelling business cases for capital projects, highlighting potential cost savings, efficiency gains, and return on investment.
• Define the project's procurement strategy, including selection of vendors, contract negotiation, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement regulations and internal procedures.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and software, such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating techniques, including parametric, bottom-up, and top-down approaches.
• Experience working with financial modeling tools and data analysis software.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering principles and construction practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.

About You

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels.

You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

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

• Seven (7) or more years of experience with Aviation, Maintenance, or Facilities-type projects within critical operation similar to DEN
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and coordination related to the development and management of projects
• Demonstrated capability to be adaptable and flexible with the ability to balance multiple projects / priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills

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.
• 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.

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.

About DEN

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.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 2 / 5. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 2 / 4 at midnight to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2290 Project Manager I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$89,144.00 - $147,088.00

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and / or local law.

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