About Our Job

The Denver Public Library (DPL) isn't just a place to borrow books; it's a vibrant, essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors, we're deeply woven into the fabric of Denver.

Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library, we're not just serving our community; we're building a culture guided by values that empower both our staff and the public. 

• Welcoming:  We make our resources, services, and expertise accessible for all, recognize the inherent dignity in each person, and provide safe places where everyone can be themselves.

• Curiosity: We foster a culture of exploration, innovation, and forward thinking by creating environments that support learning and growth.

• Connection: We are neighbors. We foster relationships, listen and act to build and strengthen our community. We bring people together to share information, ideas, and experiences.

• Equity: We work to change inequitable practices, structures and policies, and attitudes that drive them, to provide opportunities for every person in our community to thrive. As we do so, we actively examine our roles in perpetuating oppressive systems.

• Stewardship: We are accountable to our community, using our resources responsibly. We lead with honesty and integrity, protect privacy and preserve and share the full history of our Denver community.

If you're passionate about service, community engagement, and creating positive change, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge, connection, and equity.

Unrivaled Benefits

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:  

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance  

• Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan  

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits  

• Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources  

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) 

• For more information please visit our website.

About Our Department

The Facilities Management Department includes strategic asset management, master planning, design & construction oversight, project management, sustainability, operations, maintenance & repair of buildings and equipment, custodial services, delivery/courier, snow removal, landscape, and mail & supply management for the DPL system. The Facilities team is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of our community and internal customers.

About Our Position

Denver Public Library is hiring a Facilities Project Manager to support the Facilities Planning, Design & Construction department. The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for all phases of project management activities related to facilities improvements, including: system replacements, building upgrades, space modifications, interior refreshes, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and renovation projects. This role will lead engagement between the DPL stakeholders, city partners, project design consultants and building contractors; supports the full implementation of contracted services, products and project management work from inception to completion, warranty period and throughout the asset life cycle. Project management duties will also include communication, documentation, scheduling, quality control, progress updates, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project completion. This position plays a critical role in taking the built environment to the next level in alignment with the library’s Strategic Roadmap. 

Duties for this position include:

• Manages, coordinates, and tracks all ph