Facilities Operations Project Manager - Senior

Facilities Operations Project Manager - Senior

Salary

$104,418.91 - $151,407.42 Annually

Location

Location will vary throughout Adams County, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07639

Department

Facilities & Fleet Management

Division

Facilities

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Senior Project Manager serves as a key leadership role within Fleet and Facilities, providing mentorship to team members, and driving excellence and continuous improvement in project delivery. The incumbent oversees facility capital programs and a wide range of complex projects from initiation through completion. The incumbent is expected to model Adams Countys values and workplace norms by fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, integrity, exceptional public service, and responsible stewardship of county facilities and resources.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Develops project initiation documents, including cost estimates, charters, and management plans.
• Coordinates with County-wide stakeholders to identify facility needs and develop long-range capital plans.
• Prepares and reviews procurement documents and supports the procurement process for contractors, goods, and services.
• Manage engineering studies, master plans and construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manages facility capital programs, ensuring they provide maximum value and are aligned with the County's vision and master plans.
• Prepares reports and presentations for public hearings, study sessions, and reporting to multiple County departments and leadership.
• Provides oversight, guidance, and support to the project management team.
• Reviews contracts, plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements.
• Reviews and approves contract change orders and pay requests from professional consultants and contractors.
• Monitors and facilitates resolution of construction contract disputes and claims.
• Monitors construction contract close-out and maintains documentation files.
• Assists in development of new standards of practice for project management activities.
• Collaborates with and supports the Facilities Maintenance and Operations functions with collaboration, assistance, leadership, and technical expertise as required.
• Integrates sustainable practices in projects and identifies new opportunities to decrease the County's environmental impact.
• Collaborates with and sets a positive example in developing and maintaining a sustainable culture within the county.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, best management practices for large construction programs.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), building codes, regulatory requirements, and general standards of practice for construction.
• Knowledge of laws governing construction contracts and contracting.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of sustainable, energy efficient, and other environmentally sensitive practices.
• Highly experienced in developing procurement documents for design/consulting services, construction, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Highly skilled at defining/assessing project scopes; facility programming and space planning.
• Broad and practical understanding of construction means/methods.
• Ability to strategically plan facility needs, see the "big picture", and anticipate future space demands.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, working and communicating with all organizational levels and project stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, construction estimating\ budgeting software, and project management software.
• Highly skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project management or a closely related field, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial facility projects and building types, including managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and subcontractors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment vendors, are required.
• This includes a minimum of two (2) years of mentoring and/or leading a team of Project Managers.
• Experience with sustainability and energy management initiatives, LEAN practices, or similar efficiency focused programs is preferred.

Education & Training:

• A Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• A Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years' required experience except for mentoring/lead/supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelors degree.
• Without a degree, applicants must possess a minimum of nine (9) years' relevant experience, two of which must be in a mentor/lead/supervisory capacity.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid CO Driver's License with no restrictions or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Certification in Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEED, or similar is a plus.

Background Check:

• Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Please select the option that best describes how you meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this position:

• A High School Diploma/GED equivalent AND a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in project management or a closely related field, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial facility projects and building types, including managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and subcontractors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment vendors which must include a minimum of two (2) years of mentoring and/or leading a team of Project Managers.
• An Associates Degree in project management, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field AND a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in project management or a closely related field, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial facility projects and building types, including managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and subcontractors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment vendors which must include a minimum of two (2) years of mentoring and/or leading a team of Project Managers.
• A Bachelors Degree in project management, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field AND a minimum of five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in project management or a closely related field, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial facility projects and building types, including managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and subcontractors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment vendors which must include a minimum of two (2) years of mentoring and/or leading a team of Project Managers.
• A Masters Degree in project management, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in project management or a closely related field, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial facility projects and building types, including managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and subcontractors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment vendors which must include a minimum of two (2) years of mentoring and/or leading a team of Project Managers.
• I do not meet any of the education and experience combinations listed above.

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Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License with no restrictions, or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire, is required for this position. Do you currently meet, or can you meet , this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers