Design Project Manager Jobs in Colorado
Design Project Manager jobs in Colorado are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in architecture, interior design, product development, and construction management across the Front Range and mountain resort corridor. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs anchor most of the hiring, where employers like AECOM, Gensler, and Jacobs maintain established Colorado offices and regularly bring on design project managers at coordinator through senior and director levels. Specialties drawing the most consistent interest include commercial interiors, sustainable design, and integrated delivery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department: Facilities Design and Const
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $44.33 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Manages planning, design, and construction projects.
Responsibilities:
Leads capital projects, typically < $30M, and guides other project managers assigned, with overall responsibility for the successful management of the project scope, schedule, and budget.
Manages the competitive bidding and negotiating of contracts with architecture, engineering, and construction firms in order to meet project requirements and company policies.
Leads and resolves project issues with some guidance regarding healthcare regulations, codes, Facility Guidelines Institute standards (FGI), as well as evaluation of design and construction changes throughout the project. Ensures that project plans, construction, and commissioning are completed with high quality.
Directs the design and construction process, including communication with senior executives, user group meetings, and owner/architect/contractor meetings.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or relevant field. Preferred: Master's Degree in relevant field.
- 3 years of progressive experience in planning, design, and construction. Preferred: 1 year of experience working in healthcare planning, design, and construction.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
- Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
Department: Facilities Design and Const
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $44.33 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Manages planning, design, and construction projects.
Responsibilities:
Leads capital projects, typically < $30M, and guides other project managers assigned, with overall responsibility for the successful management of the project scope, schedule, and budget.
Manages the competitive bidding and negotiating of contracts with architecture, engineering, and construction firms in order to meet project requirements and company policies.
Leads and resolves project issues with some guidance regarding healthcare regulations, codes, Facility Guidelines Institute standards (FGI), as well as evaluation of design and construction changes throughout the project. Ensures that project plans, construction, and commissioning are completed with high quality.
Directs the design and construction process, including communication with senior executives, user group meetings, and owner/architect/contractor meetings.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or relevant field. Preferred: Master's Degree in relevant field.
- 3 years of progressive experience in planning, design, and construction. Preferred: 1 year of experience working in healthcare planning, design, and construction.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
- Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design project manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or a related design field
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred by most Colorado employers
- Three or more years managing design projects from concept through construction administration
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, or Microsoft Project
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, and contractors on-site
- Strong knowledge of design deliverables, permitting processes, and Colorado building code requirements
Design Project Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design project manager in Colorado?
Most Colorado employers expect a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or a closely related field combined with hands-on project coordination experience. While Colorado does not license design project managers as a standalone role, those overseeing architectural work often benefit from holding or pursuing an NCARB-recognized architect license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. A PMP credential further strengthens candidacy on the Front Range.
How much do design project managers make in Colorado?
Design project managers in Colorado earn a median of about $110,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,990 for the lowest 10% to over $171,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire design project managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring design project managers in Colorado right now include AECOM, Meta, and UCHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of large architecture, engineering, and construction firms along with corporate real estate teams at regional headquarters in the Denver metro creates consistent year-round demand for this role.
Which Colorado cities have the most design project manager jobs?
Denver, Golden, and Aurora have the most design project manager openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because it is home to the region's largest AEC firms, corporate real estate portfolios, and urban redevelopment projects, while Boulder's concentration of technology campuses and sustainable design studios drives demand there, and Colorado Springs benefits from significant federal and defense-related facilities construction that keeps project management hiring steady.
Are there remote design project manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because design project managers frequently need to be on-site during construction administration, client reviews, and contractor coordination. About 57% of design project manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most of those arrangements applying to early-phase planning, documentation, and client communication work rather than active construction oversight.
How can I get hired as a design project manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or design coordinator role at a mid-size AEC firm on the Front Range, where you support senior project managers before taking on independent scope. Large Colorado employers like AECOM and Jacobs run associate-level programs that hire recent graduates from Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Denver, and other in-state programs. Building a portfolio of documented project contributions and earning a CAPM or starting the PMP process gives early-career candidates a clear edge over those without credentials.
Where can I find and apply to design project manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to design project manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your background in terms of project type, seniority, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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