(Auraria) Assistant Director of Projects
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(Auraria) Assistant Director of Projects
Salary
$95,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
AHEC-4289-08.2025
Department
Auraria Higher Education Center
Division
Facillities Management Services Division
Opening Date
08/06/2025
Closing Date
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Auraria Campus
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Who we are:
Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver . Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus (https://aurariacampus.edu/)
Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package (https://www.ahec.edu/ahec-staff/human-resources/current-employees/non-classified-benefits) .
So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.
Description of Job
Job Summary:
This position reports to the Director of Projects and directly supervises Project Managers and Project Planners in the Project Management Work Unit and is accountable, including signature authority, for actions and decisions that directly impact the pay, status, and tenure of three or more full-time equivalent positions. This includes day-to-day oversight of project managers and planner positions and assigning projects to individual members of the team based on experience, work-load or other relevant factors. Work to evenly distribute project requests in an attempt to balance and equalize employee workloads. This position works with Director of Project Management to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of other project managers, ensuring work is done according to State Buildings standards, code, financial constraint, State Guidelines and per the Agreements with Institutional Partners or the Auraria Campus budget.
Essential Job Functions: Supervision of Project Managers
This position supervises Project Managers and Project Planners and is accountable, including signature authority, for actions and decisions that directly impact the pay, status, and tenure of three or more full-time equivalent positions. This includes day-to-day oversight of project managers and planner positions. Manages the day-to-day activities of personnel of the Project Management group.
Assign projects to individual members of the team based on experience, workload or other relevant factors. Work to evenly distribute project requests in an attempt to balance and equalize employee workloads.
Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of other project managers, and project planners, ensuring work is done according to State Buildings standards, code, financial constraint, State Guidelines and per the Agreements with Institutional Partners or the Auraria Campus budget.
Train and coach project managers and project planners in project management process as well as state specific project tracking and reporting.
Project Operations
Manage and monitor project schedules, progress, and budget/costs to ensure projects are completed on time and effectively. Maintain, adjust, and update project plans as needed. Consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project. Provide timely and accurate communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.
Manage the planning, design, and construction phases. Monitor architect, engineers, consultants, contractor(s), and vendor performance during entire project. Maintain established schedules to allow campus to utilize space within desired time frames. Oversee ordering and tracking of materials and equipment. Visit job regularly to perform due diligence and monitor quality. Address concerns and maintain consistent follow-up on any outstanding issues.
Oversee establishment of Work Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and other documents.
Follow all agency, client, safety, and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines as they relate to this position and the work duties being performed.
Manage the permitting, code, and approval phase and ensure all proper approvals have been received prior to construction phase.
Manage and monitor project quality to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
Identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Promote technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process. Establish requirements of the project and monitor final adherence to these criteria.
Scope Development
Lead the development of project scopes for customers based on their requests. Including developing project budgets consistent with timeline requirements for new development or renovation projects. Developing work plan and scope of work consistent with operational, maintenance, and programmatic needs within budget allowances. Developing schedules, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections. Work closely with campus constituents to develop and execute scope of work. Oversee scheduling, procurement, negotiations and consultant relationships.
Develop schedules, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections.
Customer Focused Activities
Oversee and maintain relationships with external professionals and consultants. Oversee consultant, contractor, and vendor performance during project through site visits and report review. Maintain relationships with campus institutions, campus constituents, jurisdictions, and community to ensure seamless project execution and completion.
Prepare, communicate and educate campus groups and team on project progress and coordination. Explain project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members. Support overall campus mission and efforts by working closely with trade supervisors, other institutions, agencies, and departments to determine more effective processes and tools.
Work with other departments to improve processes and tools in support of new construction, renovations, and operations and maintenance of buildings.
Financial
Responsible for ensuring that agreements with customers are fair and accurate, including those with campus institutions, consultants, and contractors for all assigned projects. Position is responsible for ensuring the State of Colorado receives value for managed or in-house services throughout project process. Is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and timely payouts via established procedures. Position is also responsible for accurate and timely financial tracking of budget, committed costs, actual costs, and project final forecast.
Other Duties
Support the Facilities Department with other duties as assigned including but not limited to snow removal, emergency situation support, and covering for staff who are out of the office.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment.
Seven (7) or more years of Construction Project Management experience involving construction costs in excess of $1,000,000.00
Previous experience mentoring or supervising more junior project management staff.
Valid and unencumbered Colorado drivers license.
Substitution of Degree: A combination of work experience in the occupational field or subject area of the position work assignment, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in state or local government.
Attributes and Abilities:
Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution-and into the community.
Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintain attention to detail.
Outwardly contributes to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
Strong judgement and critical thinking skills.
Ability to deliberately listen and communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution.
Conditions of Employment:
Must maintain a valid and unencumbered Colorado driver license.
Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of themotor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.
Supplemental Information
Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information
After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/
Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications
Resume
Cover Letter
E-mail Address
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.
Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Auraria Campus 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 Nicole Yanez atnicole.yanez@ahec.edu
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Do you have a valid unencumbered Colorado Drivers License?
Yes
No
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Part of the required documents of this posting, If you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?
Yes
No
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Share a specific example of a project you managed from planning through construction. What were the key challenges, and how did you address them?
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Describe your process for developing a project work plan, schedule, and budget. How do you adjust these when unexpected changes occur?
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Have you worked in state or local government before? If so, what unique challenges or benefits did you encounter?
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By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:
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