Hensel Phelps, the general contractor/construction management firm, has an 18% minority- and women-owned business (M/WBE) project goal for Phase I. Hensel Phelps and DEN have partnered with minority-serving industry organizations to help bring awareness, networking, education and training opportunities to all certified firms.
DEN is committed to a strong partnership with our business community and to ensuring local businesses have viable opportunities in building DEN's future. The City and County of Denver and DEN procurement procedures are designed to be fair, transparent, and allow competition to thrive. We will continue to work hand-in-hand with the DEN Commerce Hub and Denver’s Office of Economic Development and Opportunity (DSBO) to ensure the public is aware of opportunities to work on the Great Hall Completion Project. DEN aims to foster these efforts by including information regarding opportunities and outreach events.
Below are some resources and opportunities to be part of this historic project.
Bid Packages for DEN Great Hall Construction and General Requirements
Click HERE for a list of Great Hall Project opportunities. If you have any questions or would like more details on a package, simply click on the name listed in the Great Hall Contact column to email that team member directly.
You can also email questions to [email protected]
Upcoming Hensel Phelps Hosted Outreach Events
- September 1, 2022-Trade Partner Circle
- October 13, 2022-Trade Partner Circle
- December 1, 2022-Trade Partner Circle
August 2022
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August 3, 2022-Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) Infrastructure Meeting
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August 11, 2022-Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) Aviation Meeting
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August 17, 2022-Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) Summer BBQ
Previous Hensel Phelps hosted outreach events:
- Great Hall Completion Project Kickoff – 2/11/2020
- Pre-bid Conference (multiple scopes) – 3/25/2020
- Pre-bid Conference (MEP Trades) – 5/20/2020
- Pre-bid Conference (Baggage Handling Systems Electrical/Low Voltage) – 8/05/2020
- Capital Project Virtual Workforce event - 10/23/2020
- Outreach & Pre-Bid event for DEN Great Hall (Electrical & Insulation Scopes) - 11/17/2020
- Hensel Phelps/WORKNOW - Gear to Go Workforce Event – 12/16/2020
- Great Hall Project Phase 2 Kickoff – 2/18/2021
- Pre-Bid Outreach Event for DEN Great Hall (multiple scopes) - 3/18/2021
- Pre-Bid Outreach Event (Mod 2 Escalator Area Buildout) - 5/13/2021
- Hensel Phelps Safety Week Events (in observance of National Construction Safety Week) - 6/9/2022
- Hensel Phelps Trade Partner Circle - 6/9/2022
- Great Hall Completion Phase Kick-off Event - 7/12/2022
- Completion Phase Bid Package 01, MWBE Pre-Pre Bid - 7/19/2022
- Completion Phase Bid Package 02, MWBE Pre-Pre Bid - 7/21/2022
See below for a list of Workforce outreach events
Hensel Phelps’s goal for M/WBE participation on this project is 18%.
For small businesses, visibility plays a key role in developing new relationships and securing new opportunities. Obtaining a minority or women-owned business (M/WBE) certification as another tool that can be used to help increase that visibility. We strongly encourage all eligible firms to become certified as a M/WBE with the City and County of Denver's Economic Development Office. For information about Denver's M/WBE Program -- including certifications, training, events, and a full database of M/WBE certified companies, visit the links below:
Denver’s MWBE Certified Vendor Directory
Denver’s Training Class Schedule
MWBE Certification Information
If there is any way Hensel Phelps can assist you with this process, please email [email protected].
Hensel Phelps is committed to providing Workforce and professional development support to future and current employees of the Great Hall Project. Whether you are a career seeker, emerging leader or trade partner engaged with the Great Hall, Hensel Phelps is committed to connecting you to opportunities for career development.
Career Opportunities
Great Hall Project Contractors
Want your Career Opportunities list?
Complete the Workforce Interest Survey to have your Career opportunities listed.
Click HERE for Workforce Interest Survey
Workforce Development Coordinator: Brittany Cook ([email protected])
Workforce Outreach and Development
Hiring Fairs
WORKNOW – Hensel Phelps is partnering with the DEN Workforce Center and WORKNOW to provide career navigation and coaching of those seeking to begin and build their career in construction. To get connected complete an Interest Form or Text DEN GH to 720-360-1372 to get started.
Click HERE for WORKNOW Interest Form
Construction Careers Now! – In-Person Hiring Events
- Thursday, September 1, 2022, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, October 6, 2022, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Click HERE for more information
Denver Workforce Services at DIA Virtual Career Resource and Information Sessions
- Thursday, August 11, 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, August 18, 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, August 25, 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, September 8, 11:30 a.m.
Click HERE for more information
See above for a list of Hensel Phelps hosted and M/WBE outreach events.
Professional Development
Construction Career Now! Pre-Apprentice Program
- No Cost to Participants!
- In-person or Virtual Class
- Start a new Career in 4 weeks
- Classes Monday to Thursday 5 - 8 p.m.
Click HERE for more information
BuildStrong Academy of Colorado
- Construction Skills Bootcamp - Click HERE
- Basics in Concrete - Click HERE
- Carpentry Class - Click HERE
- Basics in Electrical Construction - Click HERE
- Youth Construction Apprenticeship - Click HERE
WORKNOW Self-Pace FREE Construction Courses
- Building your Resume for Construction
- Train the Trainer Teach Construction
- Intro to Plan Reading
- Many More!
Click HERE for more information
Community College of Aurora Online Superintendent & Estimating Certifications
- Includes print reading, estimating, and scheduling courses
Metropolitan State University Construction Accelerator
- Finish your degree, use your work and college experience toward credits
- Earn a construction-focused bachelor’s degree
- Prepare for leadership and civil engineering roles
- Receive up to $1500 a year for eligible students
Click HERE for more information
Community College of Aurora Online Superintendent & Estimating Certifications
- Includes print reading, estimating, and scheduling courses
Click HERE for more information
- Community College of Aurora Certification Webinar – Click HERE for Video
- Superintendent Career Path Webinar – Click HERE for Video
Not Sure How to Turn Your Job to a Career?
- Need Help navigating education, tuition, tutors, etc.? Contact WORKNOW!
Click HERE to get connect with a WORKNOW Career Navigator
Associated General Contractors of Colorado Classes
- An Introduction to Building Information Modeling - August 23 & 25 (Online)
- Construction Supervision Fundamentals - September 9 through 28 (Online)
- Lean Construction Education Program - September 13 to November 1 (Online)
- Essentials of Field Management, Sitework & Foundations - Sept 20, 22, 27, 29, Oct 4 (Online)
- Estimating For Non-Estimators - September 29 to October 27 (In-Person)
Click HERE for more information
Denver Workforce Center Resources -
- Virtual Career and Resource Information Sessions – Click HERE for more information
- Schedule time in the Workforce Center – Click HERE to schedule
- July Denver Workforce Calendar – Click HERE for more information
- Laptop Lending Program – Click HERE for more information
Arapahoe Douglas Workforce Center Resources
- August A/D Workforce Calendar – Click HERE for more information
- Schedule time in the Aurora Resource Center – Click HERE to schedule
- Schedule time in the Centennial Resource Center – Click HERE to schedule
- Schedule time in the Castle Rock Resource Center – Click HERE to schedule
Adams County Workforce Center
- Schedule time in a workforce center; call: 720.523.2400 or email: [email protected]
Jefferson County Workforce Center
- Workforce Center Workshops – Click HERE for a schedule
- Laptop Lending Program – Click HERE for more information
Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development Center
- Larimer Workforce Workshops – Click HERE for a schedule