Project Manager II

Description

Do you enjoy bringing people together around a common goal and creating clarity when projects become complex? Are you energized by turning big ideas into actionable plans, building strong partnerships, and helping teams achieve results? 

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex, cross-functional projects that advance the Museum's mission and strategic priorities. This role works across departments, partnering with leaders, cross-functional teams, contractors, designers, and technologists to guide projects from concept to completion while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.  

In this role, you will help transform ideas into reality by developing complex project schedules, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, managing schedule and budgetary impacts, and keeping teams focused on shared outcomes. Your projects may involve multiple departments, competing priorities, and a wide variety of stakeholders, requiring both strong project management expertise and exceptional relationship-building skills.  

We're looking for someone who thrives in complexity, communicates with confidence and empathy, and can balance attention to detail with a clear understanding of the bigger picture. Success in this role comes from helping others succeed, building trust across the organization, and creating an environment where projects move forward with purpose and clarity. If you're passionate about leading meaningful work that has a lasting impact on the Museum, this may be the opportunity for you.  

Job Class: Full Time 
Hiring Range: $95,000-$100,000
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as needed 
Direct Reports: None 

Essential Duties 

• Partners with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and measures of success. 
• Develops and maintains complex project plans, schedules, budgets, and communication plans. 
• Manages project-related contracts, vendor relationships, and request-for-proposal (RFP) processes. 
• Communicates project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. 
• Delivers outstanding customer service and serves as a collaborative partner across the Museum.  

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 
• 5 years of project management experience, including coordinating, administering, and monitoring complex projects. 
• Experience developing and managing project plans, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have 

• A skilled relationship builder who can work effectively with stakeholders across departments, disciplines, and levels of the organization. 
• Strong facilitation, communication, and vendor management skills. 
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from planning through completion. 
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and keep teams aligned toward shared goals. 
• 5+ years of experience developing and managing project budgets, complex schedules, and high-value vendor contracts. 
• Familiarity with process and standards for construction, facilities, exhibit, capital improvement, or other large-scale development projects. 
• Experience reviewing project designs, drawings, schematics, specifications, or related technical documentation. 
• Understanding of contractor procurement processes, including development of scopes of work, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid evaluation, and contract administration. 
• Confidence leading project teams and influencing outcomes without direct supervisory authority. 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable project plans. 
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. 

Application Instructions 

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, November 20, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website. 

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.
• We are curious, creative, and playful.
• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

A Workplace That Invests in You: DMNS is proud to be a 2026 Mployer Advisor Top Employee Benefits Award winner, recognized for our benefits both within our industry and across all industries in the Mountain region. From health coverage to retirement savings and leave benefits, we’re committed to supporting you at work and beyond.

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.