Facilities Program Manager 2026

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (Pension & 457B)

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Job summary

State of Wyoming is seeking a State Facilities Program Manager to lead WYDOT’s statewide facilities planning, construction, and maintenance efforts. You will drive a functional area from the ground up, negotiating contracts and implementing advanced building technologies to support a safe transportation system.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in construction management at a facilities level, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in construction management at the facility manager level.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel significant distances.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance for statewide facilities planning, construction, and maintenance.
• Supervise staff and manage staffing, hiring, performance, and safety.
• Coordinate with divisions and stakeholders to meet department goals and budgets.
• Develop and monitor program budgets and performance measures.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

WYDOT is launching a brand-new, high-impact leadership role to revolutionize how we manage our physical footprint. As the State Facilities Program Manager, you won't just maintain buildings, you will shape the future of Wyoming's transportation infrastructure.

This position offers the unique opportunity to build a functional area from the ground up. You will serve as the strategic visionary and operational powerhouse overseeing the planning, construction, and maintenance of WYDOT facilities across the entire state. From negotiating high-stakes contracts to implementing cutting-edge building technologies, you will ensure our infrastructure directly supports WYDOT's mission to provide a safe and high-yielding transportation system.

If you are a builder of teams, a master of complex projects portfolios, and a strategic thinker who thrives on autonomy, this is your sandbox.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator at the provided link.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4455 or [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads and provides strategic guidance for the program's functional area of overseeing the management, planning, construction and maintenance of the Wyoming Department of Transportation's statewide facilities.
• Supervises and interacts with subordinate staff, responsible for personnel staffing, personnel issues, program organizational structure, position control, employee development, related training, hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and employee health and safety.
• Interviews and hires staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance.
• Confers with agency program managers and district staffs to discuss issues, philosophy, plans, coordinate activities, and resolve issues.
• Prepares information for and coordinates with other divisions to ensure the strategic goals of the department are met.
• Establishes, reviews, monitors, and revises performance measures to optimize staff and resources.
• Interacts and coordinates with a variety of stakeholders regarding strategic planning for the statewide facility needs.
• Recommends, reviews, and negotiates contractual agreements.
• Recommends and evaluates projects to ensure objectives are met and determines best practices.
• Develops program goals, objectives, and performance measures to align with WYDOT's mission, goals, vision, and balanced scorecard.
• Monitors program work activities to ensure goals are being met.
• Represents program/department at the local, departmental, state, regional, and national levels.
• Researches and develops activities related to departmental goals.
• Collaborates with all levels of the Department, other State agencies, federal agencies (USDOT, NHTSA, FHWA, FAA, etc.) public officials, and private corporations to coordinate activities, answer questions, resolve issues, and implement the use of new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department's operations.
• Oversees the coordination, developments and maintenances of the State Facilities Improvement Program.
• Develops, implements and maintains the program budget.
• Develops, mentors and coaches program staff.
• Complies with relevant federal and state laws, regulations and policies.
• Responsible for construction project management.
• Responsible for regularly monitoring and evaluating construction schedules, ensuring that schedules do not get off track.
• Review maintenance and work order requests for compliance with State Statute and Rule.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and require diligent time management.
• Manage and participate in post-construction reviews with contractors, subcontractors, architects, and consultants.
• Available for State Building Commission and Transportation Commission meetings.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to candidates with extensive project management experience, including reading and understanding construction documents, project scheduling, cost estimating, and computer skills.
• Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver's license with the ability to travel significant distances.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Organizational skills for project planning, design, and construction.
• Understanding of property condition assessments, prioritization of projects, and both capital and major maintenance.
• Project design processes.
• Construction management processes and procedures.
• Construction means and methods.
• Construction cost modeling and estimating.
• Understanding of governmental management, accounting, procurement, and budgeting.
• OSHA standards, federal/state/local building and fire codes.
• Proficient computer skills, knowledge of project management, and scheduling software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral mediums.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Construction Management)

Experience:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (in Construction Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Facility Manager

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

May vary by agency

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

6-8 years of progressive work experience (in Construction Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Facility Manager

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

May vary by agency

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel will be required with overnight stays away from the office.
• Work hours vary.
• Prolonging, sitting, standing, climbing, and walking on uneven or slippery terrain at construction and project sites will be required.
• Some observations at heights with temporary facilities, including roofs, are required.
• Many project sites have limited environmental controls, including dust, heat, cold, and other environmental challenges that are a part of project observations.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• This position will supervise the Facilities staff and projects located in Cheyenne, WY.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus:
  • Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment.
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

045- Department of Transportation - Chief Technology Officer - Facilities

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.