Project Implementation Manager - Transportation Implementation

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $134,933- $185,000/annually, annually based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 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 Location & Schedule 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 on-site at least three days per week at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. DOTI’s Transportation Business Unit is seeking an experienced professional in the transportation industry to serve as a Complex Delivery Principal Project Manager within the Transportation Implementation Division. This position will provide leadership and oversight for complex transportation projects funded by General Obligation (GO) bonds and grant funding. The Transportation Implementation Division delivers the City’s capital transportation program. Core functions of the Division include design and construction project management, program management, subject matter expertise, third-party coordination, contract oversight, One Build coordination, and related activities. Currently, the Division manages approximately 75 active projects valued at more than $600 million. Projects vary widely in size, complexity, and delivery method and are managed from concept design through construction and closeout. To support this portfolio, the Division is staffed with supervisory and administrative roles, project managers, engineers, construction managers, and inspectors, and also utilizes consultant-supplied staff augmentation services. The projects implemented by this Division originate from Elevate, RISE, and Vibrant bond programs; Denver Moves Bicycles; Vision Zero; Denver Moves Pedestrians; and other planning-level efforts. Examples of work delivered through this Division include: Mobility programs (e.g., bicycle and pedestrian facilities, ITS and signals, transit infrastructure) Safety initiatives (e.g., Vision Zero, Neighborhood Transportation Management Plans [NTMP], Safe Routes to School [SRTS]) Complete streets, multimodal corridors, and pedestrian facilities Large, complex capital projects (e.g., Vibrant, RISE, and Elevate bond projects, I-25 & Broadway Interchange) Ongoing citywide deferred maintenance (e.g., bridge reconstruction) The primary function of the Principal Project Manager position is to provide oversight and leadership for the delivery of complex transportation projects and programs, including those funded by GO bonds and grants. This position will serve as the Project Manager in Charge (PMIC) for complex bond-funded projects, including those in the Vibrant Bond Connect portfolio, and will work closely with bond program leadership, Transportation Business Unit leadership, external agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The Principal Project Manager will provide staff leadership, cross-organizational collaboration, business planning, technical guidance, budgeting, and performance reporting. This position will report to the Division Director and is expected to respond to escalated concerns, including project delivery issues, procedural challenges, and staff matters, and to work with the team toward resolution, escalating further as appropriate. In this role, the Principal Project Manager will have the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact by delivering safe, equitable, and high-quality transportation mobility projects that benefit all residents and the traveling public.

Requirements

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of professional experience at the type and level of an Engineer/Architect Manager, Engineer/Architect Supervisor, or Engineer/Architect Specialist.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Two (2) years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic, results-driven leader with experience delivering complex, public-sector transportation projects and/or programs
• Strong technical credibility and sound judgment in managing schedule, budget, risk, and quality
• Effective decision-maker able to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative communicator who can clearly convey technical and program information to diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and resolve escalated project issues
• Adaptable, ethical steward of public funds with a commitment to safe, equitable, and multimodal transportation solutions
• A comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and City policies, standards, and systems
• Experience and a comfort level with matrix management

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Project Management: Oversee complex transportation projects delivered through various procurement and delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, CM/GC, and IC), in PMIC role. Manage individual projects as needed.
• Engineering and Design Oversight: Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout planning, design, and construction. Review and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Technical Design: Inform and review engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for transportation systems such as roadways, traffic signals, and bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal infrastructure.
• Contract and Procurement Administration: Guide procurement strategies and delivery method selection; participate in bid preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and contract administration; manage consultant and contractor performance, including review of invoices and change orders.
• Financial Management: Oversee budget development and fiscal controls to ensure project spending complies with bond requirements, grants, and City and departmental policies.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure projects comply with applicable City, state, and federal regulations and standards; provide quality assurance and control checks on project deliverables.
• Collaboration and Communication: Act as a liaison among internal teams, designers, contractors, bond program leadership, transportation leadership, external agencies, elected officials, and the public; communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly and effectively.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with other City departments, districts, agencies, and third parties to support successful project delivery.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project performance, analyze trends, identify risks, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Staff Leadership and Support: Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and leadership to project managers and technical staff; support cross-organizational coordination and One Build efforts.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal