Salary : $72,264.00 - $93,948.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 05696 7/30/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: AS - Facilities Management
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 4112 S Knox Ct, Denver, CO 80236
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job
This position is the project lead for all assigned projects and is responsible for ensuring that all State Building Program and Policies are adhered to while managing multimillion dollar design & construction projects for DHS (for all Programs) within CDHS concerning construction projects, consultant selection, budget request support and cost estimating services in support of alteration, building additions, new construction and the maintenance and repair of state-owned buildings throughout the Department. This includes consultant selection, managing budgets, technical planning, and oversight for project design, contract administration, code compliance, building emergencies, project scheduling and facility commissioning. It also includes ensuring and at times establishing guidelines, policies and procedures adhering to State Building and CDHS policies for all CDHS projects to provide information to and advise agency administrators and other staff as needed concerning construction projects, consultant selection, budget request support /cost estimating services in support of alterations, building additions, new construction and controlled maintenance and repair of state owned buildings throughout the department.
Budget/Funding Requests

• Works with the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) Manager to initiate, justify and compile funding requests for controlled maintenance and capital construction projects in response to declining conditions of facilities, changes in facilities use, program expansions, code changes and implementation of State Department regulations.
• Develops project scope and budgets for CDHS and aids other divisions and other state agencies in development of project budget requests.
• Aids in the prioritization of Controlled Maintenance (CM) projects.
• Completes preliminary projects estimates, including design and consulting fees for Capital Construction (CC)/CM projects.
• Provides cost estimating expertise.
• Organize and direct a team of consultants, state personnel, operational program staff and other stakeholders in order to generate appropriate funding scenarios, including state appropriations, grants and other funding resources for appropriate projects.
• Attend the OSA meeting and check for any legislative, OSPB and OSA updates to annual budget request (CC and CM) instructions and forms.

Projects - Consultant Selection, Bidding, Negotiation

• Negotiates fees, terms of contracts and the scopes of work. Reviews designs and specifications for completeness, satisfaction of program need and intent, technical content, code compliance, constructability and economic efficiency.
• Participates in selection boards to determine consultant and contractor qualifications.

Project Management
This position is the Project Leader for all assigned projects to include projects in other districts.

• Develops and manages, Special Request, capital construction and controlled maintenance projects to include the initial concept scope, feasibility study, budget formulations, timelines, contract management and construction review.
• Imparts technical expertise to ensure optimal performance of design and construction work and in the evaluation of quality control tests to measure conformance to design standards and specifications.
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Provides project reports, technical advice, and coordination of project activities.
• Project documentation, monitoring and reporting project spending and status and tracking accomplishments.
• Follows Industry and DFM PDC Standards to manage assigned projects, prepare, work and track grant applications and projects. Construction Management and Contract Administration, and project leader for multiple construction projects by guiding the actions and performance of privately contracted services, both professional and nonprofessional, and agency staff (district facilities managers, supervisors, and trades staff) to obtain desired outcomes.
• This position uses its knowledge of architectural / engineering drawings and specifications submitted by privately contracted professionals to oversee and manage ongoing construction projects assigned.
• This position will verify State and Agency/Department standards, Program Plan and Master Plan criteria, and regulatory codes and applicable standards are met (per current industry standards). Management and peers agency wide rely on the position's knowledge and expertise for bidding and construction. Determines changes to documentation and construction when requirements are not satisfied.
• Manages available resources during the phases of a project and develops project plan outlines to ensure that the project progresses within budget.
• The Position manages Special Requests, Capital and Controlled Maintenance projects.

Administration & Coordination

• Responsible for all code knowledge, licensing requirements, applications and processes similar to permitting to administer all project code review activities. Serve as the construction application and permit coordinator. Ensure contractors maintain project inspection reports for capital projects. Integrate building commissioning processes into capital construction processes. Research product and vendor options for projects and the district. Responsible for agendas, meeting minutes and record keeping adhering to State Record requirements on all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only:
Applicants must have seven (7) years of experience managing architectural, engineering or construction projects. This experience must have included working with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat (PDF Markup), Google Suite, reading and interpreting floor plans and drawing sets. Ensure this experience is detailed in the work experience section of your job application.

Or

Education and Experience:A combination of related education and experience managing architectural, engineering or construction projects that included working with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat (PDF Markup), Google Suite, reading and interpreting floor plans and drawing sets equal to seven (7) years. If you are utilizing education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, college, type of degree and dates of completion.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with taking a construction project from concept through design, bid, construction and close out;
• Experience with AutoCAD;
• Experience working with the Office of State Architect (OSA) process and forms;
• Experience working with Building Codes (IBC, NFPA, ADA, etc.);
• This position supports projects for all CDHS facilities within the PTS group. Familiarity and/or knowledge of healthcare, Youth Services, assisted care living and geriatric care along with program philosophies such as the EDEN alternative philosophy, trauma responsive care, etc. in care environments is desired.
• Knowledge of the treatment programs and overall mission of the DHS.
• Established experience in institutional projects and writing budget requests.
• A working knowledge and experience with sustainability trends and practices in the building industry are also desired.
• The unique knowledge of both architectural and engineering systems fundamentals
• Relevant state experience

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a Motor Vehicle Checks.
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license throughout employment in this position.
  • Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30-days of employment start date.
• Travel - This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site to perform duties. Travel to training and meetings. On occasion, this position travels to other districts.
• Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
• Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
• May be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - May be exposed and in proximity to moving, mechanical parts. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock and working in highly exposed places.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.

Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

• You must complete the official State of Colorado online application.
• Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.
• You must specifically