Construction Project Administrator 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option (part-time)

Alternate work schedule

Full-time employment

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Construction Project Administrator 1 to guide major facility projects supporting safe transportation services across the region. You will oversee buildings, sites, and essential systems, working with a team that values responsibility, teamwork, and leadership in managing public assets.

The role emphasizes facility assets, project management, and technical support across district facilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in building construction administration, planning, or multi-trade project management with a related bachelor’s degree.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training in construction administration or project management.

Responsibilities

• Facility Oversight: Manage building conditions, grounds, and infrastructure across district offices, garages, and stockpile sites.
• Emergency Response: Coordinate actions during facility emergencies to ensure safety, stabilization, and timely reopening.
• Project Management: Guide planning, design, and construction activities and review proposals, budgets, and progress reports.
• Technical Support: Assist staff with specifications, contract details, and maintenance requirements for building systems.
• Safety Coordination: Support safety standards, inspection practices, and corrective actions for contractors and facilities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Work with managers, contractors, and agencies to share updates and finalize reports.

Skills

Construction project mgmt

Project coordination

Team leadership

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction tech/architecture/building science or related field

Job description

As a Construction Project Administrator 1 with the Department of Transportation, you will help guide major facility projects that support safe and efficient transportation services. This position lets you work with buildings, site upgrades, and essential systems that keep operations running smoothly across the region. You will be part of a team that values responsibility, teamwork, and strong leadership in managing important public assets.

This role focuses on managing facility assets, overseeing construction projects, and supporting safe operations across a wide range of district buildings and sites. As a Construction Project Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Oversight: Manage building conditions, grounds, and infrastructure across district offices, garages, and stockpile sites
• Emergency Response: Coordinate actions during facility emergencies to ensure safety, stabilization, and timely reopening of buildings
• Project Management: Guide planning, design, and construction activities and review proposals, budgets, and progress reports
• Technical Support: Assist staff with specifications, contract details, and maintenance requirements for building systems
• Safety Coordination: Support safety standards, inspection practices, and corrective actions related to contractors and facility operations
• Stakeholder Communication: Work with managers, contractors, and agencies to share updates, resolve issues, and complete agreements and reports

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities; or
• Two years of experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities; and a bachelor’s degree in construction technology, architecture, building science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, building automation systems, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.