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. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!  

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $145,000- $165,000/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 140 hours (over 3weeks of vacation) of PTO earned within first year + 11 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.

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)

• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work on-site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position, you can expect to work 3-5 days per week on-site. Off-site work must be conducted within the state of Colorado. This role is eligible for hybrid work, including reporting to the Denver International Airport office instead of the DEN World Port offices, and working remotely. Please note that due to the fast-paced and dynamic nature of this environment, business needs may require more in-office time than the minimum.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers, specifically in these roles you will:

Position 1:

The Special Projects division at Denver International Airport is responsible for delivering complex and multi-phased Capital Improvement Programs, which the portfolio currently includes the Great Hall Terminal Renovation, Baggage Handling System Modernization and Recapitalization, Consolidated Rental Car Facility, and the North Terminal Expansion.  These mega projects are critical in supporting future passenger growth at one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.  The Special Projects Division is seeking a Senior Design Manager to perform oversight and advise on professional service deliverables, collaborate and manage the design through construction, and provide Project Management support services where needed.  This includes monitoring programmatic and project-level scopes, budgets, and schedules in conjunction with construction progress and program budgets for multiple programs.  The position will interact with contractors and designers,