Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County (General Services)

Irondale; 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. These managers oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and completion of construction, renovation, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects for their assigned jurisdiction, managing multiple projects through development, budgeting, procurement, construction, and closeout.

They coordinate contractors, consultants, engineers, architects, and internal teams to ensure work

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction, renovation, or infrastructure improvement projects from development to closeout.
• Experience developing or managing construction budgets and cost control.
• Experience participating in construction procurement or administering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develops construction, renovation, and infrastructure project plans from site assessment to objective setting.
• Manages multiple projects through planning, design, construction, and completion, coordinating resources and schedules.
• Oversees contractor performance, site visits, and progress against plans and codes.
• Prepares procurement documentation, evaluates bids, and coordinates contractor selection and change orders.
• Monitors budgets, expenditures, and financial reports to maintain cost control across projects.
• Coordinates project activities with architects, engineers, contractors, and agencies to resolve issues.
• Maintains project records and prepares status reports for management and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, construction management, building science, or related field

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.

Pay range: $80,288 - $124,571

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 resource utilization across assigned projects.
• Coordinates construction project activities with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, internal departments, and other stakeholders by conducting project meetings, reviewing technical documents, responding to inquiries, and communicating project requirements and changes in accordance with established communication procedures to resolve coordination issues and maintain progress toward project objectives.
• Monitors and documents construction project performance by tracking schedules, expenditures, milestones, contract compliance, and outstanding issues; preparing project status reports; and coordinating final inspections, corrective work, and closeout documentation in accordance with departmental reporting requirements and contractual provisions to inform management, support project acceptance, and maintain complete project records.
• Serves as a lead worker for assigned construction project personnel by coordinating daily work activities, distributing assignments, monitoring work progress, providing technical guidance, and assisting with problem-solving in accordance with project plans, established procedures, and departmental priorities to support employee performance and effective project execution.
• Maintains knowledge of construction management practices, building codes, safety regulations, procurement requirements, and emerging industry standards by reviewing professional publications, attending training programs, and participating in professional development activities in accordance with departmental expectations to support effective project management and regulatory compliance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job is primarily sedentary, involving sitting for extended periods, but requires occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing stairs or ladders when visiting construction sites, and may involve walking on uneven or unstable surfaces and occasional lifting or carrying of materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is conducted primarily indoors in an office setting using standard office equipment, with occasional travel to construction sites, buildings under construction or renovation, and other project locations. Construction site visits may involve exposure to uneven surfaces, inclement weather, dust, noise, moving equipment, and other construction-related hazards requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, safety footwear).

EEO STATEMENT

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at http://www.pbjcal.org.