(Auraria) Project Manager

Posting number: AHEC-4286-07.2026

Department: Auraria Higher Education Center

Division: Facillities Management Services Division

Job classification: NON-CLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Public Works, Trades, Management, Construction Maintenance, Project Management, Construction Trades, Architecture

Summary

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Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link:  The Auraria Campus
  
Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package.
  
  So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Examples of duties

Job Summary: 

The Project Manager will provide construction management services for Auraria Campus and the three partner institutions. This position is responsible for management of all phases (planning, design and construction) of Small to medium sized projects ranging in value from $5,000 - $10,000,000 including renovation, additions, new construction, deferred maintenance projects, campus damage projects, cash projects, and repairs to damaged campus infrastructure.

Essential Job Functions: Project Management of cash funded, general fund, controlled maintenance, deferred maintenance and capital projects: 

• Responsible for planning and scheduling assigned construction projects including all tasks involved in the project from pre-construction through final closeout. 
• Lead the development and management of project budgets consistent with timeline requirements for small to medium new development or renovation projects.
• Manage planning, design and construction phases. 
• Maintain established schedules to allow campus to utilize space within desired timeframes.
• Monitor and manage contractors and vendors to ensure they are meeting agreed upon scope, schedule and budget. 
• Work closely with campus constituents to develop and execute scope of work within required budget, schedule and quality standards and to support the ongoing operation and activities of the campus. 
• Oversee and manage procurement, contracts, change order documents, negotiations and consultant relationships. 
• Conduct on-site inspections of construction progress, making technical decision to assure conformance with specifications. 
• Monitor and adjust project schedules to ensure projects are completed within the time and budget allocations for the projects. 
• Provide bi-weekly updates on project status. 

Department Administration and Support: 

• Complete administrative paperwork associated with projects including all state required forms and approve payments for contractors. 
• Participate in project management department  meetings. 
• Mentor project planners on the team by having them shadow on larger projects. 
• Assist PM team with establishing campus standards for construction related items. 
• Assist annually with choosing architect/engineering firms and contractors for the on-call, as needed list. 

Project Scope Development: 

• Develop and establish scopes of work consistent with operational needs, program plans, and within budget allowances. 
• Work with customers, trades experts, and procurement to explore feasibility, secure cost estimates, and prepare for bidding. 
• Determine scope details to be included in a project to reach desired end result. 

Other duties as assigned/requested: 

• Assist with other Facilities-wide tasks (for example: snow removal, campus ambassador programs. 

Qualifications