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 $91,737.00 and $120,000.00.
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
The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).
Location & Schedule
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to be in office 3 days a week at the Denver International Airport. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
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 $47.2 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 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.
The Facilities Space Planning Supervisor will oversee the tracking, planning, allocation, and management of space within DEN’s multi-tenant, multi-purpose facility campus. This is a key role in DEN Space Management. Its responsibilities include leading space planning and optimization efforts, lease coordination, and developing and implementing space allocation guidelines, policies, and procedures across the DEN campus. A critical responsibility of this role will be managing and maintaining furniture guidelines, ensuring that all standards are met, and overseeing furniture inventory and procurement.
Specifically, as the Facilities Space Planning Supervisor you will have the following duties:
Space Utilization & Reporting:
Track space assignments, occupancy levels, and usage rates, producing detailed reports for DEN Leadership
Present recommendations on space optimization, consolidations, and future needs based on space utilization data.
Monitor space reallocation and renovation projects to ensure they align with organizational goals and space standards.
Space Planning & Allocation:
Work with DEN leadership to develop and implement strategic space management plans that meet tenant, staff, contractor, and service provider needs.
Assign and manage all space allocations, ensuring the efficient use of available areas.
Collaborate with DEN partners and stakeholders to assess space requirements and propose flexible solutions.
Lease Coordination:
Work with DEN’s lease administrators to ensure alignment between space allocations and lease agreements.
Assist in negotiating and finalizing leases & space use by providing detailed data on space availability and utilization.
Serve as the point of contact for tenants regarding space-related concerns.
Furniture Standards & Inventory Management:
Work with DEN Leadership to establish, maintain, and implement furniture guidelines that meet ergonomic, operational, and aesthetic standards for the organization.
Manage the procurement, allocation, and installation of furniture for all offices and workspaces.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of furniture, ensuring that assets are tracked and available for new projects or workspace reconfigurations.
Collaborate with vendors to oversee the timely delivery, maintenance, and replacement of furniture as needed.
Conduct regular assessments of furniture needs, recommending upgrades or replacements based on usage patterns and organizational requirements.
Workflow Management:
Develop, implement, and manage workflows related to space allocation, inspections, audits, and furniture management.
Ensure timely updates of space planning activities and manage multiple space reconfiguration or renovation projects simultaneously.
Use project management tools to monitor task progress, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain clear communication between departments and vendors.
Collaboration & Communication:
Act as the primary liaison between internal departments, tenants, and external consultants on space-related projects.
Maintain open and effective communication with stakeholders, providing updates on space assignments, inspections, and project timelines.
Ensure that all stakeholders are informed of space policies, furniture guidelines, and any changes in space planning.
Compliance & Best Practices:
Ensure that all space management activities comply with safety, accessibility, and regulatory standards.
Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in space management, furniture standards, and facility operations, recommending improvements where applicable.
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.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Represent the division/department in meetings with key stakeholders, elected and appointed officials, other city entities, and state and federal agencies. Serves as the airport’s representative with a variety of public, business, and community organizations. Fosters collaborative relationships to the benefit of the organization
Communicates business and departmental goals effectively to managers and supervisors to build alignment and engagement. Reviews, approves, and implements changes to operational plans and leads the development of process and performance improvements.
Allocates resources appropriately and equitably while removing barriers that prevent individuals and teams from working and communicating effectively.
Champions innovation and continuous improvement by developing new strategies and identifying new opportunities. Establishes performance standards for the division and ensures that operations consistently meet or exceed key metrics.
Demonstrates strong personal accountability, responsibility, and proactive problem-solving.
Builds and leads effective teams by fostering open dialogue, encouraging diverse perspectives, recognizing strengths, and constructively addressing areas for development.
Highly skilled in Microsoft applications and experienced with industry-standard tools for space analytics and furniture tracking such as Revit, Maximo, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including coordinating, administering, and monitoring projects.
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.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until 11/16. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 16th at 11:59 PM.
Job Profile
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Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$91,373.00 - $150,766.00Target Pay
$91,737.00 - $120,000.00Agency
Denver International AirportRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
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