City and County of Denver

Energy Project Manager - Denver International Airport


Pay$82540.00 - $136191.00 / year
LocationDenver/Colorado
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R0065490

      About Our Job

      With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver, DEN means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise . Join DEN’s diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 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 $82,540- $136,191 . We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

      • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

      • Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan

      • Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

      • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

      • Development & Career Growth Opportunities

      • & so much more!!!

      Location and Schedule

      • This on-site position is based out of Denver International Airport.

      • Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm MST.

      • The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

      • Schedules are subject to change.

      What You’ll Do

      The DEN Energy Management team oversees a portfolio of over $100 million of energy resiliency, reliability, efficiency, and decarbonization projects in support of DEN's sustainability and resiliency goals, including the City of Denver's largest solar energy projects, a battery energy storage project, and the largest Energy Performance Contract in the State of Colorado. Additionally, in order to meet DEN's planned growth over the next 10-15 years, significant utility infrastructure will need to be built out. We anticipate that the utility infrastructure will need to double by 2030 to accommodate this new construction and the electrification of vehicles, ground support equipment (GSE), and buildings.

      The DEN Energy Management team is looking for an Energy Project Manager to serve as a technical expert in the area of energy management and support the implementation of energy projects at the Airport. The Energy Project Manager will help deliver a portfolio of projects to drive energy efficiency, develop additional on-site renewable energy, and increase the resiliency of the utility infrastructure.

      This position will serve as a technical expert and requires a thorough foundation in the principles and practices of energy management and project management. The Energy Project Manager may perform lead work on complex projects, which includes monitoring overall construction and design, tracking project schedules, overseeing costs and expenditures, reviewing design drawings, ensuring compliance and conformance to engineering and design standards within contract specifications, and performing field and site inspections. Additionally, this position will support DEN and Tenant projects as a technical expert.

      The Energy Project Manager will help evaluate technology and regulatory developments impacting the future of aviation and airport energy management. This position will provide subject matter expertise to help develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with benchmarking, energy and GHG reduction requirements. This position will also help evaluate the impacts/risks of new regulations and develop recommendations achieve compliance.

      The role will require effective coordination, communication, and collaboration with DEN stakeholders, government agencies, airline representatives, engineers, and contractors to effectively implement projects.

      Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

      • Facilitate the utility coordination and serve as an expert resource to DEN and tenant projects.

      • Review studies and the develop recommendations to ensure that new loads do not have an adverse impact on the resiliency of DEN's power supply.

      • Direct the development of contracts within the functional area including drafting RFP for professional/services contracts, evaluating proposals, selecting successful bidder, and monitoring contracts for compliance and expenditures.

      • Review and evaluate design drawings, specifications, and project development documents.

      • Review and respond to contractor Requests for Information and submittals.

      Knowledge & Skills

      • Experience managing complex infrastructure projects from initiation through completion, utilizing various project delivery methods

      • Strong writing and verbal communication skills

      • Managing project schedules and budgets

      • Managing professional services, design, and construction contract agreements

      • Planning, defining, and measuring project performance

      • Proactively identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating project risks

      About You

      What You’ll Bring

      We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

      Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

      • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management

      • Progressive experience managing complex infrastructure and/or facility projects at a large, commercial airport or facility with 24/7 operations.

      • Professional Engineering (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT)

      • Association of Energy Engineers – Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT)

      • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Required Minimum Qualifications

      We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

      • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.

      • Experience: Five (5) years of professional project management or energy management experience, including planning, managing, and scheduling projects and preparing and reviewing contract documents.

      • 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: requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

      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 .

      Shift Work/Emergency Duties

      Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant , or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays).

      About DEN

      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 $36.4 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 diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

      Application Deadline

      This position is expected to stay open until 3/22. Please submit your application as soon as possible prior to 3/22 to ensure consideration.

      About Everything Else

      Job Profile

      CA2308 Administrator II

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      Position Type

      Unlimited

      Position Salary Range

      $82,540.00 - $136,191.00

      Starting Pay

      Based on education and experience

      Agency

      Denver International Airport

      The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

      Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

      For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

  • About the company

      Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous municipality of the US state of Colorado.