City and County of Denver

Senior Project Manager

City and County of Denver$101K — $133K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of professional project management experience, preferably in commercial, institutional, or governmental projects.
  • Experience managing complex, high-value contracts with limited oversight.
  • Strong communication skills to engage diverse project teams.
  • Enthusiasm for mentoring peers and contributing positively to the work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage vertical design and construction projects for various customer agencies in Denver.
  • Facilitate procurement of design teams and manage contractor relationships.
  • Create and maintain project schedules and budgets to optimize delivery timelines.
  • Oversee contractual obligations and ensure compliance with project delivery methods.
  • Prepare and communicate comprehensive project status reports to stakeholders.
  • Monitor contractor progress to ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.
  • Engage with utility companies and governmental agencies to secure necessary permits.

Benefits

  • Life-long monthly pension once vested after 5 years of service.
  • 457B Retirement Plan available for employee savings.
  • 140 hours of PTO earned in the first year plus additional paid holidays and personal days.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of starting.
Full Job Description
What We Offer

This is a full-time, limited-term position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2032.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $101,050 - $133,892/annually, based on experience and education.  

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are 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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, in the office, at a job site, and off-site as needed. In this position, you can expect to work on-site at least three days per week at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the . 

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: 

  • DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need.  Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. 

  • DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. 

DOTI's Interagency Missions (IA) team is responsible for delivering vertical and horizontal design and construction projects throughout the city. The team manages the full project delivery process, coordinating user agencies (owners), architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders to successfully plan, procure, design, and construct projects. IA provides project management services to numerous City agencies and departments to ensure their project needs are met. IA manages a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from capital and deferred maintenance initiatives to ground-up new building construction. The team is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to support these efforts.

Specifically, as the Senior Project Manager you will:

  • Manage projects with vertical design, construction and planning experience to focus on project delivery for our Customer Agencies which include Denver Parks and Recreation, Denver Arts and Venues, Denver Public Libraries, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Denver Safety Department, Denver Division of Real Estate, Housing Stability, Climate Action Sustainability & Resiliency and more. Potential project types may include master planning, space planning, design and construction of new buildings, interior and exterior renovations at existing facilities, and building system renovations at existing buildings, etc.

  • Facilitate the procurement and management of design teams, oversee bidding and manage contractors to implement work for our Customer Agencies throughout the City. Manage potentially high-profile projects with unique budget, schedule and political considerations.

  • Create, analyze, and maintain project schedules and budgets in association with defined scopes of work to create cash flow analyses for optimizing the timing of project delivery. Identify and implement innovations to improve project and team performance and efficiency.

  • Understand and manage the contractual obligations of all parties involved in the agreements for contracts that support the delivery of professional and construction services for Interagency. Understand alternatives in contracting, procurement, and project delivery methods, as well as have the skill/experience to lead projects under these alternate deliver methods.

  • Monitor the progress of Contractors’ work to ensure projects adhere to overall project schedules. Define and measure project performance.

  • Prepare and communicate project status reports for key stakeholders and provide updates on project activities and identify project risks & mitigation strategies. Utilize technical writing and presentation skills to demonstrate trends within the market, agency, work type, contract, etc.

  • Monitor the budget for project planning, design, regulatory, and/or construction phases and ensures project deliverables stay on-time, on-target, and on-budget.

  • Interact with utility companies, City agencies/departments, and other governmental agencies to obtain necessary permits and clearances and to ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Understand and apply emotional intelligence to your work environment through community engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Knowledge share lessons learned with the Interagency team and act as a mentor to your fellow team members.

  • Be skilled using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; and learn to utilize new City software for Project Management.

What You’ll Bring

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

  • Seven (7) or more years of professional project management experience in commercial, institutional and/or municipal/governmental work as an owner's representative, construction project manager or as a design project manager.

  • Experience managing complex, alternative delivery contracts/projects with high dollar values and with minimal guidance or oversight.

  • Experience communicating amenably with project teams in a challenging and diverse environment.

  • A passion for mentoring peers through positive interpersonal interactions.

  • Ability to follow strict and ethical policies and procedures that guide municipal project delivery work.

Required Minimum Qualifications

  • Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture 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: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

To 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):

  • Resume

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, July 19, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 19th at 11:59 PM ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

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Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$101,050.00 - $166,733.00

Target Pay

$101,050 - $133,892/annually, based on experience and education.

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

About City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city is known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant cultural scene. The City and County of Denver provides a wide range of services to its residents, including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, and community development. The city is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council.
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11,000 employees
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$4 billion

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