Summary
Description
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.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $132,000 – $165,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
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A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
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457B Retirement Plan
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140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year
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Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).
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.
In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days per week at the Denver International Airport.
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 diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.
DEN’s Design, Engineering and Construction division is looking for a project / program manager to help lead the Concourse C West Expansion. The successful candidate for this position will bring experience managing large projects and/or programs for major renovations or new construction. The expansion consists of a 400,000+ square feet facility expansion to accommodate a maximum of 11 new gates. This position will work in tandem with and report to DEN’s C West Expansion Program Manager to help matrix manage the Program Management Team (PMT), Designer of Record (DOR), and Construction Contractor. This position will be responsible for regularly communicating the program’s scope, schedule, budget and key performance indicators (KPIs) to project stakeholders.
Specifically, as the Aviation Program Manager, you will be responsible for:
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Development of the Program Management Plan including program governance and reporting.
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Maintaining project controls including schedule and budget management.
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Records management and document controls.
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Risk management and ensuring compliance with DEN’s insurance program.
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Agency, Stakeholder, Community Engagement and Communications support.
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Project procurement and solicitation development.
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Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) support.
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Development and implementation of Quality Assurance procedures.
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
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Experience managing large, complex aviation projects and programs.
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Experience matrix managing and working with a diverse group of stakeholders.
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Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Master's Degree in Project Management.
Required Minimum Qualifications
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Education requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
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Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of experience in Program Management managing multiple projects.
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Education/Experience Equivalency: Two (2) years 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.
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License/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Additional Information
FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
Snow/Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Monday, July 28, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 7/28/25 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE2950 Aviation Program Manager
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$112,972.00 – $192,052.00
Target Pay
$132,000 – $165,000/year
Agency
Denver International Airport
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
