Project Manager, P3 - Term-Limited, Hybrid

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits eligibility

Job summary

The State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, seeks a Project Manager II to oversee redevelopment projects on State-owned property, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, and construction oversight. You will coordinate with partners, agencies, and communities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Residency in Colorado is required at application. This term‑limited position includes full benefits and a competitive state government compensation package.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in project management or a related field.
• Experience coordinating with multiple state agencies, partners, and communities.
• PM certifications (PMP/ACP or similar) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, construction oversight, and occupancy.
• Serve as the State’s primary day-to-day project manager and liaison with partners and agencies.
• Coordinate activities, facilitate meetings, build stakeholder relationships, ensure timely communication.
• Monitor compliance with development agreements and contracts, track milestones and reporting.
• Identify risks, manage scope, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Public sector experience

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Items to note:

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of October 1, 2028 contingent upon funding. This position is eligible for full benefits.

Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying.

Colorado for All Philosophy:

Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.

DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support the state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.

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Why We Want You:

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

What You’ll Get From Us:

In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Public-Private Partnership (P3)

The Public-Private Partnership (P3) Collaboration Unit was created in 2022 through Colorado legislation via Senate Bill 22-130 to plan, design, manage, develop, operate, implement and govern the use of P3 projects for the State of Colorado within the Department of Personnel & Administration.

The P3 Collaboration Unit administers and manages all responsibility for P3 projects to include the creation of program requirements; analysis and approval or denial of the project proposals; documentation of funding and funding alternatives; due diligence requirements; reporting requirements; policies; standard operating procedures; project thresholds; and technical assistance for any approved public projects.

The position supports the Public Private Partnership Collaboration Unit through the management of complex redevelopment projects on State-owned property. Under the supervision of the Public Private Partnership Director, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring public-private partnership projects from the predevelopment phase through construction, occupancy, and long‑term operations. The Project Manager serves as the State’s representative throughout project delivery, coordinating with development partners, consultants, State agencies, local governments, contractors, and community stakeholders to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, in compliance with contractual requirements, and aligned with the State’s strategic objectives. The Project Manager oversees project execution, monitors budgets and schedules, administers project contracts and compliance requirements, manages project risks, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and provides recommendations to leadership regarding project performance, operational outcomes, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee all aspects of project implementation including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, construction oversight, and occupancy.


• Prepare and monitor project budgets, operating budgets, multi-year cash flow projections, project schedules, and other project management documentation while ensuring successful project delivery.


• Serve as the State’s primary day-to-day project manager and liaison with development partners, consultants, contractors, State agencies, local governments, and community organizations.


• Coordinate project activities, facilitate meetings, resolve issues, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure timely communication throughout project implementation.


• Monitor compliance with development agreements, consultant contracts, interagency agreements, and other project-related contracts.


• Track contractual deliverables, milestones, reporting requirements, and performance obligations to ensure compliance with State requirements.


• Coordinate with legal counsel, project partners, and State agencies to resolve compliance issues and recommend corrective actions when necessary.


• Assist with project scoping and consultant procurements as needed.


• Following selection of the development partner, manage project scope, budgets, schedules, consultant contracts, risk management, change management, and coordination of outsourced services to support successful project implementation.


• Identify potential State-owned assets for redevelopment and conduct due diligence.


• Prepare project feasibility analyses and recommendations for the Public Private Partnership Director and executive leadership.


• Coordinate with State agencies and local jurisdictions regarding zoning, permitting, environmental review, infrastructure, financing, and other project requirements necessary to advance redevelopment opportunities.


• Lead regular project meetings with consultants, development partners, contractors, and external stakeholders.


• Track action items, monitor project schedules, and communicate project status, risks, and progress to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.


• Review consultant work product, including financial analyses, engineering reports, project plans, and policy recommendations.


• Evaluate project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations to the Public-Private Partnership Director and executive leadership regarding project advancement.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1K3XX Project Manager II

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience Only:


• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position


• Or


• Education and Experience:


• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to at least eight (8) years

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Preferred Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification


• Previous State service related to the work assigned to the position


• Previous work experience in planning, entilments or development

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment or other structured assessment step.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Employment Philosophy:

The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations:

The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal [e-mail]