About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Tuesday, January 6. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday, January 6 at 11:59 PM.

What We Offer

Note: This is a limited position with an expected end date of December 31, 2029.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $82,540.00 - $98,605.00/year. 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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

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

More information about the perks and benefits we provide to full-time employees to allow them to find balance, thrive, and build a mile high career can be found on our website.

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. In this position you can expect a mix of office and field work, including virtual and in-person meetings, as well as site visits during project scoping, design, and  construction oversight. Site visits to active construction sites in various weather conditions is required. Personal protective equipment will be provided. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position, you can expect to work on-site at the Denver Post Building (101 West Colfax Avenue, Denver) 3 days per week, at minimum.

About Us

As stewards of Denver’s legacy park system, the City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and improving the health of our residents and environment. Through innovative programs and the creation of safe, beautiful, and sustainable spaces, DPR manages a dynamic system of 30 recreation centers and nearly 20,000 acres of urban and mountain parkland, including off-street trails, parkways, and natural areas. This work is made possible by a dedicated team of professionals who design, promote, and preserve these world-class spaces for generations to come.

What You’ll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation’s Planning, Design, and Construction Team is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to lead architectural design and vertical construction projects that enhance Denver’s public spaces. This unique role will focus on design and construction of parks and recreation facility infrastructure—such as pavilions, restrooms, maintenance centers, upgrades to existing recreation center building systems, and other architectural features—while playing an integral part of a larger team working to advance projects identified in the Game Plan for a Healthy City and DPR’s annual and 5-year capital improvement plans.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners, including the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) and Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) to navigate complex stakeholder needs and deliver impactful public spaces. Strong communication, collaboration, and compromise will be key to your success.

As a Facilities Project Manager, you will:

Lead Architectural Design Projects:

Manage the full lifecycle of vertical parks and recreation projects including pavilions, restrooms, maintenance centers, upgrades to existing recreation centers, facility building systems, and other multifaceted municipal facilities projects. You’ll oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This includes:

• Tracking progress, identifying risks, and implementing solutions to keep projects moving forward

• Coordinating t