Buildings & Structures Manager - Denver Parks and Recreation

About Our Job 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 $101,050 - $133,892 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 This position is based on-site at 4495 Jason Street, Denver, CO 80211. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and respond to weather-related events as needed. Employees follow a 9/80 flex schedule, which provides every other Friday off. Who We Are & What Youll Do Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) boasts one of the most diverse, expansive, and historic park and recreation systems in the West with 22 mountain parks and 260 urban parks, including 24 lakes, 80,000 trees, more than 80 miles of trails, 34 designated parkways, 10 off-leash dog parks, 29 pools, 31 recreation centers, 150 playgrounds, 300 athletic fields, and 8 public golf courses. DPR staff provide high-quality, safe, and meaningful programs, activities, and places that promote active lifestyles and improve quality of life in Denver. When you join DPR, you will play a vital role in maintaining Denvers extensive system of parks and recreation centers and have a hand in shaping the future health and well-being of our city. DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to: Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization Parks & Recreation is seeking a Parks & Recreation Buildings & Structures Manager to lead critical operations related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks and recreation infrastructure across the City and County of Denver. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team. In this role, you will lead and manage the Buildings & Structures team, including Carpentry/Paint, Electrical, and HVAC, while developing, implementing, and monitoring work programs aligned with division maintenance standards. You will oversee operating budgets and resource allocation, supervise and support full-time and seasonal staff as well as contractors, and serve as a key point of contact for customer inquiries, including residents, City Council, and internal partners. Specifically, as the Parks & Recreation Buildings & Structures Manager you will: Direct and supervise subordinate supervisors and staff responsible for construction and maintenance across the Carpentry/Paint, Electrical, and HVAC teams Develop and implement weekly, monthly, and annual work plans that align with Parks Maintenance Standards and support the departments strategic plan, Game Plan for a Healthy City, with a focus on Every Drop, Every Person, and Every DollarUniquely Denver Participate in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) planning efforts; assist in developing and managing annual operating and CIP budgets; and oversee inventory in a fiscally responsible manner while meeting all budget deadlines Allocate funds and resources efficiently to ensure successful completion of work programs Monitor and maintain expenses within approved budgets and reconcile financial records with monthly reports Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, City Council, and internal and external partners Coordinate projects with other City agencies, departments, and stakeholders; address and resolve sensitive public relations issues Implement and interpret policies and procedures established by DPR leadership and recommend updates or improvements as needed Review and refine work plans, methods, and procedures; establish priorities and schedules to ensure appropriate staffing coverage; provide guidance on complex assignments and foster innovation Manage employee performance by developing performance plans, documenting progress, providing regular feedback, conducting formal evaluations, and supporting training and development opportunities Address operational challenges by resolving problems, mediating conflicts, determining appropriate solutions, and promoting teamwork and effective communication Document and address performance issues, initiate disciplinary actions as appropriate, and respond to formal and informal employee grievances Lead recruitment efforts, including conducting interviews and selecting candidates for open positions Inspect and approve contract work during and after completion to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and requirements What Youll Bring We are looking for an innovative and collaborative leader with strong decision-making and coaching skills. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Experience in implementing best management practices for facility maintenance in a medium-to-large municipal system. Experience managing facility maintenance programs and projects. Experience in capital equipment replacement including 5-year replacement program, research, vendor networking, industry trends, specification and purchasing process. Focusing on collaborations with the Mayors Office on Sustainability as their goals relate to parks equipment fleet management Experience in supporting asset inventory management using a CMMS system Understanding of current DPR park standards relating contractors that perform work on parks property and restoration from their project on parks property, and protecting parks infrastructure from damages Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s). Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors. Education/Experience 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. License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, May 25th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 25th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration About Everything Else Job Profile CA2750 Manager To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $101,050.00 - $166,733.00 Target Pay $101,050 - $133,892/year based on experience and education Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. 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. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. 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