Denver Public Schools

PROJECT MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

Denver Public Schools$93K — $114K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of combined experience in architecture or engineering and construction projects.
  • Three years of management experience with administrative and technical responsibilities.
  • Valid Colorado Driver's License with acceptable insurance and driving record.
  • Commitment to promoting racial and educational excellence and dismantling systems of oppression.
  • Residency in Colorado required for employment.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage teams on new school construction, facility remodeling, and planning, ensuring project safety and compliance with District standards.
  • Direct the creation of construction drawings and specifications, communicating impacts to all stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with strategic sourcing for architect and contractor selection through bid processes.
  • Review design and contract documents to confirm adherence to District standards.
  • Manage project financials, including costs, pay requests, and schedules for consultants and contractors.
  • Participate in design and construction meetings to relay user requirements and resolve construction issues.
  • Handle internal communication regarding project schedules with various District stakeholders, including operations, maintenance, and principals.
  • Manage project closeout to ensure complete documentation and warranty for each project.
  • Assist with asbestos management and compliance with the District hazmat program.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse facility projects impacting the educational environment.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on community relations and stakeholder communication.
  • Role involves leadership in promoting equity and excellence in education.
  • Permanent position based in Colorado, fostering local community engagement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

** Applications will be received until July 16th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:
Manages facility design and construction projects for the District Bond program, including teams providing design services and the contractors building them. Plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates, and directs activities of specific projects in areas of specialization, such as mechanical and electrical engineering, HVAC, environmental engineering, landscaping, and other service contract providers. Ensures that the District's buildings are safe, aesthetically pleasing, economically maintainable, energy efficient, and functionally sound to meet all programmatic requirements. Follows all established processes for project management completely and in a timely manner, ensuring all projects meet scope, schedule and budget. Provides clear documented communication for all parties associated with the project.

What You\'ll Do:
• Manages teams to carry out assigned directions related to new school buildings, remodeling and repair of facilities, and facility planning; ensures that safety and District standards are met and that projects are on schedule and budget
• Directs the preparation of drawings and specifications for construction projects that may include mechanical, cooling, heating and controls as well as new buildings, additions, remodeling, and major repairs; provides communication to all stakeholders and affected parties on project schedule, scope, and impacts
• Coordinates with District strategic sourcing to manage the selection of architects, construction consultants, and construction contractors through appropriate bid processes
• Reviews design progress documents and construction contract documents for project intent and to ensure District standards are met
• Manages project costs, pay requests, and schedules of design consultant and contractors
• Participates in design and project construction meetings to ensure all user requirements are communicated to the architect and to assist in the resolution of construction problems
• Works extensively with internal District teams and departments and manages all internal communications in regards to project work and schedule with end users such as, but not limited to, operations and maintenance, principals, Quality Assurance/Quality Control teams, and public/community relations
• Performs and puts forth any internal paper work, systems input in order to get projects approved by internal management teams
• Manages project closeout for each project to ensure District receives complete and accurate documentation, including warranty, on each project
• Assists the Environmental Safety Specialist with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) management plan, conducts asbestos abatement activities, and complies with District hazmat program processes and procedures

What You\'ll Need:

  • Minimum three years of combined experience in architecture or engineering and construction projects
  • Three (3) years management experience involving both administrative and technical duties and responsibilities
  • Valid Colorado Driver's License, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years; Must meet District's insurability requirements
  • Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
  • Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.


About Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is a public school district in Denver, Colorado. The district was founded in 1859 and serves more than 90,000 students in 207 schools. DPS is the largest school district in Colorado and the 14th largest in the United States. The district's mission is to provide every student with a high-quality education and prepare them for college, career, and life. DPS offers a variety of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and gifted and talented education.
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