Senior Facilities Engineer & Architect – Public Works

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Light rail access nearby

On-site fitness center

Strong retirement plan

Career advancement programs

Job summary

The City of Aurora seeks a Senior Engineer for the Facilities Project Delivery division in Public Works. You will lead municipal building projects from planning to construction, overseeing budgets, design reviews, and contracts.

This role requires coordinating with multiple City departments, consultants, and contractors while mentoring staff and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Minimum 8 years in building construction and 4 years in coordination, with a bachelor’s in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or closely related field from ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible engineering/architectural experience in building construction.
• Minimum 4 years of construction coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management of municipal building projects from planning through construction.
• Manage multi-million dollar budgets and complex engineering reports.
• Coordinate with City departments, consultants, and contractors; oversee RFQ/RFP processes.
• Review design submissions for scope, quality, budget, and schedule; ensure code compliance.
• Mentor staff and supervise project teams to deliver on time and on budget.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Technical reading

Communication skills

BIM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The City of Aurora seeks a Senior Engineer for the Facilities Project Delivery division in Public Works. You will lead municipal building projects from planning to construction, overseeing budgets, design reviews, and contracts.

This role requires coordinating with multiple City departments, consultants, and contractors while mentoring staff and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Minimum 8 years in building construction and 4 years in coordination, with a bachelor’s in