With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose â 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 $70,000 - $92,000/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
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. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. Â
In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days per week at our Airport Office Building at Denver International Airport (8500 Pena Boulevard, Denver, CO 80249).
Who We Are & What Youâll Do
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the worldâs busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the worldâs 10th busiest airport. DEN is Coloradoâs primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do. Â
Denver International Airportâs Planning & Design Team is seeking a Wayfinding Project Manager to support the airportâs comprehensive signage and wayfinding program. This candidate should be versatile and work well within the DEN design team as well as with other key DEN stakeholders. This role will support the Wayfinding Program Manager on key initiatives, help develop signage solutions and find creative ways to solve and design for signage challenges while DEN continues to change and grow. The Wayfinding Team is responsible for all public-facing signage at DEN including roadway signage.
Specifically, as the Wayfinding and Signage Project Manager, you will:
Manage wayfinding intake/requests from various DEN and airline stakeholders.
Manage the day-to-day execution of multiple wayfinding and signage projects from concept through installation.
Assist the Wayfinding Program Manager and team in managing signage projects and stakeholder needs.
Identify effective solutions to complex signage challenges.
Create signage plans, work order/task order documents and assist in planning and understanding of installation needs.
Design and develop signage layouts inâhouse signage graphics and artwork.
Uphold signage standards and DENâs wayfinding guidelines on all projects.
Coordinate with DEN divisions, airline partners, and external consultants to define project scope and scheduling.
Partner with DEN Graphics shop to fabricate and install in-house signage.
Perform shop drawing and quality assurance reviews of wayfinding deliverables.
Support the maintenance and evolution of DENâs Wayfinding Standards and SignAgent database.
What Youâll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Three or more years of experience in managing wayfinding or environmental graphic projects (bonus if in aviation, transportation, or large-scale environments).
Strong design background with a portfolio demonstrating ability to create within established standards; solid understanding of graphic standards, design documentation, fabrication methods and installation requirements.
Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Illustrator); SignAgent a plus.
Experience supporting both design and production of signage, with familiarity in fabrication, materials, and installation processes a plus.
Excellent collaborator and communicator, able to work across teams (planning, design, stakeholders, vendors) and incorporate diverse feedback.
Highly organized, detail-oriented problem solver with the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a dynamic, campus-wide environment.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a related field.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience coordinating projects which includes tracking project status, budget, invoicing, etc. OR one (1) year of experience inspecting civil or structural engineering projects which includes ensuring projects are in compliance.
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 for all classifications. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
To be considered for this position, please include the following with your application (upload attachments in the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Resume
Portfolio of relevant design work
Additional Information
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 Monday, May 4, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 5/4/26 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
Job Profile
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Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$68,773.00 - $113,476.00Target Pay
$70,000 - $92,000/yearAgency
Denver International AirportRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.Â
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Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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