Facilities Project Manager – School Construction

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Equity

Total Rewards

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to lead design and construction for the District Bond program. You will oversee teams supplying design services and contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires coordinating with architects, construction consultants, and internal stakeholders while maintaining clear communication about schedule, scope, and impacts across projects. A Colorado driver’s license and residency are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of combined experience in architecture or engineering and construction projects.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Manages teams to carry out directions related to new school buildings, remodeling and repair of facilities, ensuring safety and District standards, schedule and budget.
• Directs preparation of drawings and specifications for construction projects and communicates schedule, scope and impacts to stakeholders.
• Coordinates with District strategic sourcing to manage selection of architects and contractors through bid processes.
• Reviews design progress documents and construction contracts for project intent and standards.
• Manages project costs, pay requests, and schedules of design consultants and contractors.
• Participates in design and project construction meetings to ensure user requirements are met.
• Works with internal District teams and communicates with end users such as operations, principals, QA/QC, and public/community relations.
• Performs internal paperwork and systems input to get projects approved by management.
• Manages project closeout with complete documentation including warranty.
• Assists AHERA management plan and hazmat procedures as required.

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to lead design and construction for the District Bond program. You will oversee teams supplying design services and contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires coordinating with architects, construction consultants, and internal stakeholders while maintaining clear communication about schedule, scope, and impacts across projects. A Colorado driver’s license and residency are required.