Facilities Project Manager 2 (Construction Project Administrator 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Construction Project Administrator 2 in Harrisburg to manage and support Job Order Contracting, capital, and GESA projects. You will collaborate with project managers, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders through planning to completion.

The role emphasizes coordination, technical oversight, contract management, and budget monitoring to ensure compliant, timely project delivery and documentation for leadership.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Construction Project Administrator 1 or equivalent Federal Government job title.
• Eight years of experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities; or four years with a related degree; or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Align project scopes and facility needs with Facilities Management and Capital Planning.
• Technical Oversight: Evaluate drawings, specifications, and site conditions for standards compliance.
• Contract Management: Manage contracts, amendments, and change orders in line with procurement requirements.
• Budget Monitoring: Track expenditures, schedules, and risks to support timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Documentation Review: Maintain accurate project records and prepare updates for leadership.
• Compliance Support: Ensure adherence to building codes and safety regulations throughout execution.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract management

Budget monitoring

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction technology or related field

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Salary: $78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location: Dauphin County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-58368

Department: Department of General Services

Division: GS Enrgy and Res Mgmt Off

Opening Date: 10/06/2026

Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 94880

Position Number: 00046459

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: J3

Pay Group: ST09

Bureau / Division Code: 00153800

Bureau / Division: Energy Resource Management Office

Worksite Address: 401 North Street, Suite 403

City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17120

Contact Name: Douglas Hatcher

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Commonwealth as a Construction Project Administrator 2 and play a key role in providing project management for Job Order Contracting (JOC), capital, and Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) projects. In this role, you will have the chance to work alongside project managers, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to support projects from planning through completion.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on coordinating and supporting complex construction and renovation projects across Commonwealth facilities. As a Facilities Project Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Coordination: Align project scopes and facility needs by working closely with Facilities Management and Capital Planning
• Technical Oversight: Evaluate drawings, specifications, and site conditions to verify compliance with standards
• Contract Management: Manage contracts, amendments, and change orders while ensuring compliance with procurement requirements
• Budget Monitoring: Track expenditures, schedules, and risks to support timely and cost-effective project delivery
• Documentation Review: Maintain accurate project records and prepare updates and reports for leadership
• Compliance Support: Verify adherence to building codes, safety regulations, and requirements throughout project execution

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 2 days per week. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Construction Project Administrator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Eight years of experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities; or
• Four 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 four 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 have five years of experience interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• You must have five years of experience using project management software to monitor construction schedules, budgets, and project progress.
• You must have five years of experience conducting construction site inspections and documenting project deficiencies or corrective actions.
• You must have five years of experience coordinating multiple construction projects simultaneously while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• 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.