Senior Director of Maintenance

# About Our Job
** 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 () 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.

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.
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