(Auraria) Director of Construction Project Management

(Auraria) Director of Construction Project Management

Salary

$130,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

AHEC-4150-09.2026

Department

Auraria Higher Education Center

Division

Facillities Management Services Division

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Auraria Campus

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This is a Non-Classified position, performing the outlined duties with the Auraria Higher Education Center.

Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package.

So, if youre interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which youve been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

The Director of Construction Project Management is responsible for leading the project management team in delivering construction project management services including project development, project design, project oversight, partnering with procurement to establish contracts and following State of Colorado processes related to construction projects. The Project Management team provides project management services to the Auraria Campus including the three academic institutions that share the Auraria Campus (the Community College of Denver, the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver) and the Auraria Higher Education Center that operates the campus.

Essential Job Functions:

Direct and administer the overall activities of the Construction Project Management Team:

• Directly supervise and provide on-going feedback, performance evaluations, timely direction, and coaching to all direct reports.
• Lead all hiring processes for the Project Management Team.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the Project Management Team including project development, project design, project oversight, contracting and project closeout in an efficient and timely manner. This includes all levels of projects: deferred maintenance projects, capital construction projects, controlled maintenance projects, institutional and agency enhancements, and campus damage.
• Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of other project managers, ensuring work is done according to State Buildings standards, code, financial constraints, State Guidelines and per the Agreements with Institutional Partners.
• Manage and monitor project schedules, progress, and budget/costs to ensure projects are completed on time and effectively. Maintain, adjust, and update project plans as needed. Consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project. Provide timely and accurate communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Auraria Planning Department to ensure compliance with the Campus Framework Plan as well as working collaboratively to provide post project design drawings to integrate into campus data systems.
• Execute projects to meet facilities and customer/institutional driven requirements. Work in coordination with the Business Services Department to ensure that all contracts and documentation are developed in a timely manner and in accordance with fiscal requirements.
• Work closely with the Facilities Maintenance team including the Director of Facilities Maintenance, Assistant Director of Facilities maintenance, front office team and trades supervisors as needed for design review and coordination.
• Lead the continuous improvement of project processes and systems in order to streamline functions and create a more efficient and consistent environment within the project management team. Processes include project intake, project tracking, customer communication, project closeout, billing, change orders etc.
• Follow all agency, safety, and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines as they relate to this position and the work duties being performed.
• Manage and monitor project quality to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.

Financial and Data Management and Reporting:

• Ensure department and project budgets are accurately tracked and reconciled.
• Partner with finance team to track project expenditures monthly
• Develop and administer contracts for projects and other initiatives which may or may not entail charge backs or other reconciliations with other State entities. Ensure that project accounts and revenue and expenditure budgets are accurately tracked and reconciled.
• Direct team in data collection and reporting processes for department developed KPIs.
• Report out on project data to a variety of audiences including Chief Executive Officers, Presidents, and Chancellors.

State Submittals:

• Partner with Campus Planning Department to submit accurate cost estimates for Capital Construction and Capital renewal project submissions to the Colorado Department of Higher Education and Office of State Architect. Ensure all deadlines are met in submission process.
• Meet state submission deadlines for annual project updates.
• Support Campus Architect in annual submission of Controlled Maintenance request to Office of state architect including preparing accurate cost estimates and socializing plan with campus constituents. Ensure all deadlines are met in submission process.

Coordination with Department Directors and Campus Community:

• Partner closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance and Director of Custodial Services
• Participate in agency wide Director's meetings
• Lead biweekly project update meeting to provide project updates to Auraria Campus Senior Leadership and facilitate decision making discussions.
• Maintain professional relationships with campus institutions, campus constituents, jurisdictions, and community to ensure seamless project execution and completion.
• Present general and specific project updates to leadership teams from Auraria Campus, and each of the IHEs as requested.

Other Duties:

• Support the Operations Division with other duties as assigned including but not limited to snow removal, emergency situation support, and covering for staff who are out of the office.
• Respond to after-hours calls as part of the Operation Leadership team as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application, and resume.
• Resume is required.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado drivers license at the time of application.
• Failure to submit a completed application, and resume may result in removal from further consideration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher and a degree in a relevant field such as construction management, architecture, engineering, facilities management or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project management, systems oversight, budget management and contract management.
• Experience managing large projects with budgets of over $10 million.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a state of Colorado resident.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered drivers license.
• Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of their motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in construction management, architecture, engineering, facilities management or related field.
• 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in management and staff supervision.
• Experience managing large projects within the State of Colorado related to construction management, procurement and contracting is preferred.
• Experience working for state or local government.
• Experience managing large projects of $30 million or higher.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution - and into the community.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintain attention to detail.
• Outwardly contributes to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
• Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliberately listen and communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution.
• This position must have very strong interpersonal skills and communication skills. They must be able to interact effectively across a broad spectrum of people, both professionals within the construction environment as well as internal staff and representatives from the Institutions of Higher Education.

Supplemental Information

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information:

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications:

E-mail Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Applicant Checklist:

• Resume (REQUIRED) detailing a summary of work history
• Cover Letter (OPTIONAL) detailing how your experience & education meet minimum and preferred qualifications
• Supplemental Questions (REQUIRED) - responses must be completed within the online application before it can be submitted.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isnt detailed in your application.

• Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.) *

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Auraria Campus 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 Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu

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Do you have three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience directly managing and supervising professional staff, including responsibility for assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, and addressing performance or operational issues? If yes, please describe the number and types of employees you supervised and the scope of your supervisory responsibilities.

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Do you have professional experience working for a state or local government agency?

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Describe your experience presenting complex project, financial, schedule, or risk information to executive leadership or other high-level decision makers. How do you determine what information to present, and how do you communicate significant risks or decisions that require executive action?

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Describe your management style. What culture do you strive for in teams that you lead and how will you achieve that?

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What experience do you have working with a diverse group of stakeholders?

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As stated in the job posting and required by the State of Colorado job requirements, applicants for this classified position must hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado drivers license at the time of application. Please acknowledge one of the following:

• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado drivers license.
• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I do not hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado drivers license.

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Part of the required documents of this posting, if you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?

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• No

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As stated in the job posting and required by the State of Colorado job requirements, applicants for this position must reside in Colorado at the time of application. Please acknowledge one of the following:

• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I am a resident of the State of Colorado.
• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I am not a resident of the State of Colorado.

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Rules of Conduct and Ethical Principles: By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:

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