Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County (General Services)

pbjcal; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking well-qualified Construction Project Managers for its General Services department. Construction Project Managers oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and completion of construction, renovation, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects for their assigned jurisdiction.

Employees in this job class manage multiple projects through various phases, including project development, budgeting, procurement, construction, and closeout.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction, renovation, or infrastructure projects (planning, scheduling, coordinating contractors, resources, and progress).
• Experience developing or managing construction budgets (estimates, tracking, cost control, forecasting).
• Experience participating in procurement or administering construction contracts (bids, supplier selection, change orders, compliance).

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees construction and infrastructure project plans from scope to closeout.
• Manages multiple projects, coordinates activities, priorities, resources, milestones, and budgets.
• Monitors contractor performance, site conditions, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance; resolves issues.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or construction management

Job description

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

11/06/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 29

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking well-qualified Construction Project Managers for its General Services department. Construction Project Managers oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and completion of construction, renovation, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects for their assigned jurisdiction. Employees in this job class manage multiple projects through various phases, including project development, budgeting, procurement, construction, and closeout. Construction Project Managers coordinate the activities of contractors, consultants, engineers, architects, and internal project teams to ensure work is completed according to approved plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, and applicable regulations. Employees exercise independent judgment in managing project resources, resolving construction-related issues, monitoring project performance, and recommending corrective actions. Construction Project Managers report to a higher-level manager or department head and may serve as lead workers by providing work direction and technical guidance to assigned personnel.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$80,288 - $124,571

• medical and dental insurance
• employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
• generous paid holidays
• sick and vacation leave
• and more

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing construction, renovation, or infrastructure improvement projects, such as developing project scopes, preparing construction schedules, coordinating contractors and subcontractors, allocating materials and equipment, monitoring construction progress, or overseeing project completion.
• Experience developing or managing construction project budgets, such as preparing construction cost estimates, tracking labor and material expenses, monitoring project expenditures, evaluating cost overruns, forecasting project costs, or recommending budget adjustments.
• Experience participating in construction procurement (e.g., preparing bid documents, evaluating contractor proposals, coordinating contractor selection) or administering construction contracts (e.g., monitoring contractor performance, reviewing payment applications, processing change orders, ensuring compliance with contract requirements).

TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, building science, or a closely related field.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Develops construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement project plans by assessing site conditions, consulting with stakeholders, reviewing historical project information, and establishing project scopes, budgets, schedules, resource requirements, and contingency measures in accordance with departmental priorities and approved project objectives to guide projects from initial development through completion.
• Manages multiple construction projects through planning, design, construction, and completion by coordinating project activities, establishing priorities, allocating resources, monitoring milestones, and adjusting project schedules in accordance with approved plans, contractual requirements, and departmental procedures to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Oversees construction activities and contractor performance by conducting site visits, reviewing inspection reports, evaluating work progress, and comparing completed work against project plans and specifications in accordance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, contractual requirements, and quality standards to identify deficiencies, resolve construction problems, and ensure acceptable workmanship.
• Administers construction and professional service contracts by preparing procurement documentation, evaluating bids and proposals, coordinating contractor selection, reviewing contractual deliverables, processing payment requests, and evaluating change orders in accordance with applicable purchasing regulations, contractual provisions, and delegated approval authority to ensure compliance with contract requirements and appropriate use of project funds.
• Manages construction project budgets and resources by preparing cost estimates, monitoring expenditures, reviewing financial reports, coordinating personnel and equipment needs, and evaluating proposed cost adjustments in accordance with approved funding allocations and established financial procedures to maintain cost control and support efficient