PROJECT MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,744 - 114,819; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Health and wellness benefits

PERA retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a facilities program manager to lead design and construction for the District Bond program, directing teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to keep projects on scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring safety and quality.

You will coordinate with internal districts, manage design documents, and communicate progress to stakeholders, with focus on safe, economical, energy-efficient facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of combined experience in architecture or engineering and construction projects.
• Three years of management experience involving both administrative and technical duties.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and insurable driving record.
• Commitment to racial and educational excellence and to dismantling systems of oppression and inequity; support for all students to ensure they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed by DPS.
• Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Manages teams to carry out assigned directions related to new school buildings, remodeling and repair of facilities, and facility planning; ensures safety and District standards are met and that projects are on schedule and budget.
• Directs the preparation of drawings and specifications for construction projects, including mechanical, cooling, heating, and controls, as well as new buildings, additions, remodeling, and major repairs; provides communication to all stakeholders on project schedule, scope, and impacts.
• Coordinates with District strategic sourcing to manage the selection of architects, construction consultants, and construction contractors through appropriate bid processes.
• Reviews design progress documents and construction contract documents for project intent and to ensure District standards are met.
• Manages project costs, pay requests, and schedules of design consultants and contractors.
• Participates in design and project construction meetings to ensure user requirements are communicated to the architect and to assist in resolving construction problems.
• Works with internal District teams and departments and manages all internal communications regarding project work and schedule with end users such as operations and maintenance, principals, QA/QC teams, and public/community relations.
• Performs internal paperwork and systems input to obtain project approvals from internal management teams.
• Manages project closeout for each project to ensure the District receives complete and accurate documentation, including warranty information.
• Assists the Environmental Safety Specialist with AHERA management, conducts asbestos abatement activities, and complies with District hazmat program processes and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Overview

Manages facility design and construction projects for the District Bond program, including teams providing design services and the contractors building them. Plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates, and directs activities of specific projects in areas of specialization, such as mechanical and electrical engineering, HVAC, environmental engineering, landscaping, and other service contract providers. Ensures that the District’s buildings are safe, aesthetically pleasing, economically maintainable, energy efficient, and functionally sound to meet all programmatic requirements. Follows all established processes for project management completely and in a timely manner, ensuring all projects meet scope, schedule and budget. Provides clear documented communication for all parties associated with the project.

Important Dates

Applications will be received until July 16th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $93,744-$114,819. Compensation information is available for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers additional Total Rewards such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You’ll Do

• Manages teams to carry out assigned directions related to new school buildings, remodeling and repair of facilities, and facility planning; ensures safety and District standards are met and that projects are on schedule and budget.
• Directs the preparation of drawings and specifications for construction projects, including mechanical, cooling, heating, and controls, as well as new buildings, additions, remodeling, and major repairs; provides communication to all stakeholders on project schedule, scope, and impacts.
• Coordinates with District strategic sourcing to manage the selection of architects, construction consultants, and construction contractors through appropriate bid processes.
• Reviews design progress documents and construction contract documents for project intent and to ensure District standards are met.
• Manages project costs, pay requests, and schedules of design consultants and contractors.
• Participates in design and project construction meetings to ensure user requirements are communicated to the architect and to assist in resolving construction problems.
• Works with internal District teams and departments and manages all internal communications regarding project work and schedule with end users such as operations and maintenance, principals, QA/QC teams, and public/community relations.
• Performs internal paperwork and systems input to obtain project approvals from internal management teams.
• Manages project closeout for each project to ensure the District receives complete and accurate documentation, including warranty information.
• Assists the Environmental Safety Specialist with AHERA management, conducts asbestos abatement activities, and complies with District hazmat program processes and procedures.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum three years of combined experience in architecture or engineering and construction projects.
• Three (3) years of management experience involving both administrative and technical duties and responsibilities.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years; must meet District’s insurability requirements.
• Commitment to racial and educational excellence and to dismantling systems of oppression and inequity; support for all students to ensure they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed by DPS.
• Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS is the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment, and the fastest-growing large district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.