Senior Director of Maintenance

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 $160,000 - $190,000/year. 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

In this position you can expect to work on-site five days a week at Denver International Airport. This position may also require extended or additional work hours for snow duty and other emergencies.

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 diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

Are you a strong, results driven leader with facility management experience within large, complex, public facing organizations? Are you looking for a role where you have a high level of influence in a challenge-driven environment, in which your decisions and leadership will positively impact the airport as a whole? Denver International Airport is recruiting for a Senior Director of Maintenance to provide operational and strategic leadership to the DEN Facilities Management Team. As the Senior Director of Maintenance, you will lead and direct multiple functional areas within the Airport Maintenance Division at the Denver International Airport, and report to the Senior Vice President for Airport Maintenance. The functional areas include: Facility Maintenance, Life Safety, and the Maintenance Control Center. In this position, you will be responsible for the oversight of the performance of these sections as related to the goals and objectives of the airport's strategic plan, managing the budget and expenses, developing, and implementing projects and programs that will improve their performance, and serving as a liaison to the airport stakeholders.

Specifically, as the Senior Director, you will:

• Lead section performance aligned with the airport’s Strategic Plan and key performance indicators (KPIs), developing strategies to meet or exceed benchmarks.

• Provide visionary leadership by coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and succession planning.

• Collaborate with Project Managers on project definition, design intent, cost estimating, and scheduling to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Oversee capital and O&M budget development, conduct fiscal analysis, and present business-case justifications to support sound financial decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, implementing standards and policies, and promoting innovation across teams.

• Champion environmental stewardship, sustainability initiatives, and emergency preparedness through Operational Risk Management strategies.

• Represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders, providing subject matter expertise and presenting at professional and public forums.

• Ensure delivery of exceptional customer service by equipping staff with technical, supervisory, and leadership training and resources.

• Manage operational and management issues during regular and off-hours, contributing to strategic planning and problem resolution.

• Stay current on industry trends and challenges, modeling personal accountability and holding staff to high standards of performance and integrity.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• 5 or more years of facility maintenance leadership experience at the Director or Manager level, overseeing large-scale, public-facing facilities in a 24/7/365 operational environment.

• Proven ability to lead and develop in-house skilled trades teams, with expertise in managing complex electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and Central Utility Plants.

• Strong strategic leadership skills with experience guiding highly technical teams and implementing best practices in maintenance operations.

• Demonstrated success in workforce planning, organizational development, and the creation and oversight of training programs.

• Data-driven decision-maker with the ability to analyze trends, build business cases, and influence outcomes through logic and negotiation.

• Skilled in managing ambiguity and emergency situations, with a confident, solutions-oriented approach to critical decision-making.

• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Maximo. Professional certifications such as IFMA’s Facility Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) are a plus.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Management, Aviation Management or a related field.

• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of subordinate supervisors.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Two (2) years 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.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow/Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, February 1st, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 2/1/2026 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CX0794 Aviation Director Senior

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$134,933.00 - $229,386.00

Target Pay

$160,000 - $190,000/year, based on experience and education

Agency

Denver International Airport

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