Manager of Planning, Design, & Construction- Facilities & Fleet

Manager of Planning, Design, & Construction- Facilities & Fleet

Salary

$103,359.30 - $155,038.96 Annually

Location

Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07704

Department

Facilities & Fleet Management

Division

Facilities

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 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

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Adams County Facilities and Fleet management department is looking for a proven leader to join our team who believes in Adams County's vision to be the most innovative and inclusive county in America for all families and businesses.

The Manager of Planning, Design and Construction leads a team of talented project management professionals, overseeing all phases of capital projects from planning through close-out. This role supports the mission and vision of the County by ensuring that projects are effectively planned and delivered, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and long-term operational performance.

Additionally, the Manager of Planning, Design and Construction is a key department leader, responsible for fostering a culture that emphasizes professional development, collaboration, communication, and customer service.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Serves as the program manager for the County's facility capital improvement program.
• Facilitates discussions with County-wide stakeholders to identify facility needs and develop long-range capital plans.
• Collaborates with various County departments and elected offices to develop preliminary project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinates the efforts of the PDC division by assigning projects, balancing workloads, and providing strategic alignment.
• Develops and implements project management processes and standards.
• Provides oversight, guidance, and support to the project management team.
• Reviews and approves critical project documents, including charters, governance, and management plans.
• Serves as a point of escalation for project managers and stakeholders.
• Actively promotes sustainability and provides strategic recommendations for implementing sustainable projects and practices.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Executive Leadership, Sr Leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Supports ongoing continuous improvement efforts.
• Supports the development of the Facilities & Fleet Management department's strategy, policy & budget.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Highly knowledgeable of supervisory principles and team leadership.
• Highly knowledgeable of Project Management Principles and the ability to share concepts with others.
• Highly knowledgeable of facility planning, construction management processes, and project delivery methods.
• Knowledge of budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and construction cost trends.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, regulatory compliance, and contract law.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and integrated facility design.
• Knowledge of government procurement and experience preparing procurement documents.
• Highly skilled at defining project scopes, programming and space planning.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, pdf software, construction management software, and other project management workflow technologies.
• Ability to interpret plans/specifications and verify alignment with construction progress.
• Experience utilizing multiple leadership styles to manage teams with various skill sets
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and represent County mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

More Qualifications for Success

• Education

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, planning, project management, or a closely related field.

• Experience

• At least five (5) years of construction project management experience as an owner's representative on a wide range of commercial facility projects.

• At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory or managerial leadership of a facility management project team.

• License and/or certification

• Colorado Driver's License required

• 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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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in architecture, engineering, construction management, planning, project management, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least five (5) years of construction project management experience as an owner's representative on a wide range of commercial facility projects?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory or managerial leadership of a facility management project team?

• Yes
• No

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Describe how your experience has prepared you for this role.

06

Tell us about the largest or most complex construction project you have personally managed. What was your role and what were you responsible for?

07

Describe the size and types of programs you have managed in the past.

08

What is your approach to leading a team of project management professionals?

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What is your approach to stakeholder engagement?

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

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