City and County of Denver · 13 hours ago
Waterways Program Manager
Downtown Denver
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Program Manager to lead the implementation of waterways initiatives. This role will manage Denver's portfolio of waterways projects, including the Waterway Resiliency Program, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Non ProfitGovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareHealth CareSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead implementation of Denver’s waterway corridor initiatives by translating adopted plans and studies into scoped, funded, deliverable, and delivered capital programs
Lead the WATR Program and other waterways projects by developing and executing implementation plans; assuring appropriate team structure and staffing; leading discussions, aligning and managing expectations, and maintaining relationships with Federal, State and local agencies; speaking for the project, and helping to 'market' the project and assisting with grant and financial planning efforts
Perform core operational level management by directing functional and/or matrixed teams
Represent DOTI’s positions and interests required to deliver successful outcomes, with a focus on strategic thinking and superior customer service; ensuring team members are sufficiently knowledgeable and can communicate effectively to the level required to meet performance expectations for their positions
Lead coordination between One Water, Planning, Wastewater, Storm, GI, and Capital Delivery to move corridor needs from plans into projects
Implement work in alignment with City and DOTI requirements, standards, procedures, systems and guidelines. Provide expertise and consultative guidance to internal and external stakeholders which may include elected and appointed officials, citizens, and members of the business community
Ensure corridor projects are positioned for successful delivery through early coordination, risk identification, partner alignment, and ensuring all costs remain at or below established budgets and projects are delivered on schedule
Coach, mentor, and challenge staff. Champion continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities for improvement. Lead staff development initiatives that include training, development, and succession planning
Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluates the work of team members; provide reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance. Assist staff to achieve performance standards and identifies opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards
Foster an atmosphere of innovation in order to challenge the organization to think creatively, especially as it relates to unique delivery models and positive citizen and customer experience opportunities
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
Seven (7) years professional project management experience in infrastructure & capital projects including coordinating, administering, and monitoring projects which must include three (3) years of program management experience
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application
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
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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