Project Manager - Capital Project Delivery

JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 Cit y of Aurora , Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week . The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. The deadline to submit applications is December 3rd, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. Overview of Department / Position: Aurora Water is responsible for providing life sustaining services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Aurora. We plan, design, operate, and maintain the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems throughout the City. Our major infrastructure includes three potable water treatment facilities (totaling over 200 million gallons per day), a reclaimed water treatment facility, over three dozen pump stations, lift stations, and a source-of-supply system containing reservoirs, large diameter pipelines, and tunnels. Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services, today and in the future. On the Capital Project Delivery team, the Project Manager is responsible for the procurement and management of consultants and contractors for the delivery of capital improvement projects. A successful candidate for this position could be brought on at the Project Manager I or Project Manager II level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The core responsibilities are consistent across both levels, with increasing independence, project responsibility, and project complexity at each level. Salary to be commensurate with experience. Project Manager I: $35.63 - $44.54 Project Manager II: $37.42 - $46.77 Project Manager I Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Assists with the procurement of design consultants and contractors to deliver capital improvement projects. Manages and negotiates project scope, fee, and schedule for assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff or management. Communicates project status updates to stakeholders. Reviews construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports for conformance with City standards and City codes, with guidance as needed. Represents the department in internal and external settings, with support and direction from senior staff or management as appropriate. Applies basic project management principles to deliver assigned projects under general supervision. Performs additional duties as assigned. Project Manager II Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Procure design consultants and contractors to deliver capital improvement projects. Manage and negotia…

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