JOB LOCATION

City 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 negotiate project scope, fee, and schedule for assigned projects.   

• Communicate project status updates to stakeholders.   

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports in conformance with City standards and City codes.    

• Independently represent the department in multiple internal and external settings.   

• Performs additional duties as assigned.   

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• Bachelor's degree  

Experience:  

• Project Manager I: Two (2) years of experience in professional-level project management or related field 
• Project Manager II: Five (5) years of experience in professional-level project management or related field

Licenses and Certifications: 

• State driver's license with a good driving history

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Certified Associate in Project Management Preferred 

Knowledge:   

• Project Manager I: Basic knowledge of Engineering principles, practices, theories, and techniques related to infrastructure planning and project management 
• Project Manager II: Intermediate knowledge of Engineering principles, practices, theories, and techniques related to infrastructure planning and project management

• Both Positions: Understanding of the principles, practices, financial management and operating requirements of a water utility 

Skills:   

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, project management, and leadership skills 

• Effective written and oral communication  

Abilities:   

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens   

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy  

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing   

• Plan and schedule work unit operations   

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments   

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Essential Personnel: 

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.  

Physical Demands:   

• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing 
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment 
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information 
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens 

Work Environment:   

• Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment; in an office 

• Field visits to active construction sites may be required. 

Equipment Used:   

• Uses standard office equipment including copy machines, printers/plotters, personal computer, mobile devices, and common office software such as email, internet, Windows-based applications, and GIS applications 

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.