Project Manager, P3 - Term-Limited, Hybrid

Project Manager, P3 - Term-Limited, Hybrid

Salary

$92,232.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

AAA-01581-082526

Department

Department of Personnel & Administration

Division

Division of State Property

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us

Primary Physical Work Address

Eligible for a hybrid flexible work assignment within Colorado and may be required to work on site at 1525 Sherman St Denver Co 80203 as necessary to meet business needs.

Hiring Pay Rate

While a salary range is posted for this position, any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state service as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

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

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.

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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 Youll 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.

Description of Job

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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. 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 Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

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 heather.siegal@state.co.us

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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This position requires either: Experience Only: 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 eight (8) years Do you meet this qualification?

• Yes
• No

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If you selected yes, please tell us about your qualifying experience. Please be specific, including names of organizations and dates of service. Please include your registration/bar number, status, and full name under which your registration appears.

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If offered this position, is the salary listed acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

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This position is term-limited through June 30, 2027; this is contingent upon funding. This position is eligible for full benefits. If you have questions, please bring them to the interview. Do you understand this is a term-limited, contingent upon funding, position?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe how you learned of this job opening.

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FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. If you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known):

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