Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-58368

Department: Department of General Services

Division: GS Enrgy and Res Mgmt Off

Job classification: Construction Project Administrator 2

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Project Management

Summary

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. Apply now to take advantage of this rewarding career opportunity.

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Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.