Job Description

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $106,577- $175,852.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $120,000- $140,00.00.  We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 140 hours (over 3weeks of vacation) of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work 3-5 days per week on-site.  Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

What You’ll Do 

The IT INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER will bring advanced expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects, including the deployment and integration of fiber, copper, wireless, and radio communication systems that directly support airport operations, airline partners, public safety entities, and concessionaires. This role is vital for:

• Leads cross-functional teams to assess needs, analyze business processes, and define technical specifications for IT systems.
• Develops and secures approval for comprehensive project plans, including scope, deliverables, resources, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversees vendor selection by managing RFP/RFI processes and leading bid evaluations and selection committees.
• Prepares and monitors complex project budgets, tracks spending, and ensures financial compliance across multiple funding sources.
• Coordinates and directs consultants and project staff, assigns responsibilities, and ensures technical competency.
• Facilitates planning and implementation meetings, communicates milestones, and provides technical leadership and problem-solving.
• Analyzes and implements changes to project scope, timeline, resources, and budget as needed.
• Ensures compliance with IT industry standards and organizational protocols; manages project risks and crisis responses.
• Maintains quality assurance for deliverables and manages project closure tasks, including lessons learned reviews.
• Provides leadership and oversight to junior project managers, assigns work, and contributes to performance management.
• Helps define and implement project management methodologies and best practices across the organization.
• Collaborates with IT program managers and executive leadership to align technology projects with strategic goals.

What You’ll Bring 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Proficient in Bluebeam, Excel, and Visio for design and documentation
• Extensive experience of inside and outside plant (ISP/OSP) cabling.
• Experienced in managing end-to-end IT infrastructure projects, including structured cabling, data centers, and network systems.
• Strong background in project documentation, stakeholder communication, and aligning technical design with construction timelines.

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience managing medium to large sized information technology projects to include experience at the type and level of the IT Project Manager II.
• Education and Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• Licensure & Certification:  none.

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until June 3rd, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 3rd, 2025, by end of business to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.