Facility Planning & Construction Manager—Sustainability

Adams County; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County in Colorado seeks a proven leader for the Manager of Planning, Design and Construction in the Facilities & Fleet Management department. You will oversee all phases of capital projects from planning through close-out, emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and long-term operational performance.

You will head a team of project management professionals, develop long-range capital plans, and coordinate with multiple departments to align budgets, scopes and schedules.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of construction PM experience as owner’s rep on commercial facilities.
• At least two years of supervisory or managerial leadership of a facility management project team.
• Colorado Driver’s License required.
• Certification in Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEED, or similar is a plus.
• Background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program manager for the County’s facility capital improvement program.
• Facilitates discussions with County-wide stakeholders to identify facility needs and develop long-range capital plans.
• Collaborates with various County departments and elected offices to develop preliminary project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinates the efforts of the PDC division by assigning projects, balancing workloads, and providing strategic alignment.
• Develops and implements project management processes and standards.
• Provides oversight, guidance, and support to the project management team.
• Reviews and approves critical project documents, including charters, governance, and management plans.
• Serves as a point of escalation for project managers and stakeholders.
• Actively promotes sustainability and provides strategic recommendations for implementing sustainable projects and practices.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Executive Leadership, Sr Leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Supports ongoing continuous improvement efforts.
• Supports the development of the Facilities & Fleet Management department’s strategy, policy & budget.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Space planning

Regulatory compliance

On-site leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering/planning/PM

Job description

Adams County in Colorado seeks a proven leader for the Manager of Planning, Design and Construction in the Facilities & Fleet Management department. You will oversee all phases of capital projects from planning through close-out, emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and long-term operational performance.

You will head a team of project management professionals, develop long-range capital plans, and coordinate with multiple departments to align budgets, scopes and schedules.