Andrew Amador, a senior project manager at the University of Denver, has been nominated as the new executive director of the Denver Department of General Services.

Mayor Michael Hancock announced Amador’s nomination Monday, replacing interim Director Brandon Gainey, who served in the position since August 2019 before leaving last month to work for Denver International Airport.

“Andrew’s experience across municipal government, our local school district, and with one of our historic anchor institutions of higher education positions him well to take up this role,” Hancock said. “I look forward to seeing his demonstrated leadership in this area take General Services to the next level.”

The Department of General Services is responsible for the building management and maintenance of 128 public buildings in the city. The department utilizes bidding and direct open market purchases, prioritizing energy efficiency, occupant comfort and reduced operational and utility costs.

At DU, Amador implemented the university’s IMPACT 2025 Campus Framework Plan and oversaw the Denver Advantage Program.

This included delivering the Community Commons Project to provide classrooms, a first-year dormitory and spaces for studying, programming, collaboration activities and central dining.

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As senior project manager, Amador was also responsible for executing the Integrated Facilities Maintenance Plan, implementing a new job order contract and process improvement of facilities management policies and procedures.

Amador’s nomination will have to be confirmed by the Denver City Council before he can assume the role of executive director.

“I’m am eager to engage with the members of Denver’s City Council to discuss my vision for the department,” Amador said.

“On everything from climate action to supporting women and minority owned businesses through procurement, and our residents’ experiences in city facilities, General Services sites at the nexus to help deliver meaningful results.”

Before his time at DU, Amador represented Commerce City’s Ward 1 on the city council from 2013 to 2017. While on city council, Amador led policy to create new revenue sources for parks, recreation and road projects; regulate retail marijuana; and govern the use of tobacco in public area.

Amador has also worked with Denver Public Schools in the facility modernization program and served as the senior project manager of Stapleton Northfield High School at Paul Sandoval Campus.