About Our Job
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 $101,050 - $142,000/year, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is 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
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 three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.
In this role, you can expect to work in-office a minimum of three days per week at the DEN Gateway Office, located at 4347 Airport Way, Denver, CO 80239.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.
DEN is seeking a strategic, relationship-focused, and results-oriented Senior Real Estate Planning Project Manager to help guide the planning and development of one of the largest airport land portfolios in the country.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development, this role leads planning initiatives that support commercial development opportunities on DEN's non-aviation land. This position works collaboratively with internal business partners, regional municipalities, developers, consultants, and governmental agencies to advance long-term development objectives and implement DEN's Strategic Development Plan.
During your first several months, you will immerse yourself in DEN’s development priorities, regional partnerships, land assets, and long-term planning initiatives. You will rapidly become proficient in DEN’s Strategic Development Plan and assume responsibility for leading its update and completion. Success in this role will also require establishing strong relationships with stakeholders across DEN, the City of Aurora, Adams County, Commerce City, and other regional partners, while driving strategic development initiatives from vision to execution.
Key Skill Areas Used in This Role, and Primary Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Development: Evaluate complex development opportunities and identify practical pathways to implementation. Align land use, infrastructure, economic development, and operational priorities to support long-term growth. Support the implementation and ongoing evolution of DEN's Strategic Development Plan. Develop recommendations related to land use, development strategy, infrastructure investment, and regional planning initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management: B uild productive relationships with municipalities, regulatory agencies, developers, consultants, neighboring landowners, and community stakeholders. Facilitate discussions among groups with competing priorities and develop collaborative solutions. Represent DEN in meetings, negotiations, and regional planning efforts.
· Communicate complex development concepts clearly to internal and external audiences.
Project & Program Leadership: Lead and coordinate multiple development…