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
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
- 3C - Interim Ticketing Bid Package 01 MWBE Pre-Bid - 8/25/2022
- Trade Partner Circle - 9/8/2022
- 3A - CEEA Bid Package 01 MWBE Pre-Bid - 10/5/2022
- Trade Partner Circle - 10/20/2022
- 3C - Interim Ticketing Bid Package 01 MWBE Pre-Bid - 10/26/2022
- 3B - Bid Package 05 Interior Buildout & Finishes MWBE Pre-Bid - 12/15/2022
- Mod 1 East Bid Package 06 MWBE Pre-Bid - Feb. 15, 2023
- Mod 1 Bid Package 07 MWBE Pre-Bid - Feb. 22, 2023
- Trade Partner Circle - April 12, 2023
- Baggage Refresh Bid Package 01 MWBE Pre-Bid - May 4, 2023
- Trade Partner Circle - June 22, 2023
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
Click HERE to learn more about career opportunities that exist with companies building the DEN Great Hall Completion Project.
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
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
Hiring Fairs
Denver Workforce Services Virtual Hiring Information Sessions
- Tuesday, September 5th 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, September 12th 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, September 19th 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, September 26th 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 3rd 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Click HERE for more information
DEN Career & Resource Information Sessions
- Thursday, September 7th 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday, September 14th 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday, September 21st 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday, September 28th 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Thursday, October 5th 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.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!
- 2-Year Rough Carpentry Apprenticeship
- An accelerated apprenticeship to recruit, upskill and retain your workforce
- Starting first quarter of 2023
- In-person classes
- CEF Sustainable Building Certificate (50 Hours)
- Teaches methods of creating and improving energy efficiency through plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more
- Starting first quarter of 2023
- In-person and virtual classes
- No cost
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
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 Skilled Trades Department
- Superintendent Certification: Click HERE for more information.
- Estimating Certification: Click HERE for more information.
- Diesel Power Mechanics Associates: Click HERE for more information.
Community College of Aurora Program Webinars
- Community College of Aurora Certification Webinar – Click HERE for Video
- Superintendent Career Path Webinar – Click HERE for Video
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
CHC Training
- Online OSHA 10 – Click HERE
- Online OSHA 30 – Click HERE
- Lead Awareness - Click HERE
- Asbestos Project Designer September 20th - 22nd 2023- Click HERE
- Asbestos Building Inspector September 25th - September 27th- Click HERE
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Construction October 13th, 2023 – 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
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
- Commercial Print Reading Fundamentals - September 8th - October 23rd (Hybrid)
- Building Information Modeling Education Program - September 20th - September 29th (Online)
- Project Manager Development Program - September 27th - October 25th (Online)
- Commercial Print Reading Fundamentals Intensive - September 28th & 29th (In Person)
- Building Information Modeling Education Program - October 2nd - October 13th (Online)
- Construction Supervision Fundamentals - October 16th - October 30th (Online)
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Print Reading Intensive - October 19th & 20th – (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
- Laptop Lending Program – Click HERE for more information
- Denver Workforce Center @ Montbello open for Walk-in or Appointment
- 4685 Peoria St., Suite 251, 80239
- Click HERE to schedule.
- Denver Workforce Center @ Webb open for Walk-in or Appointment
- 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
- Email to Schedule Appointment: [email protected]
- Denver Workforce Calendar – Click HERE for more information
- Laptop Lending Program – Click HERE for more information
- DEN Career & Resource Information Sessions – Click HERE for more information.
Arapahoe Douglas Workforce Center Resources
- January 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