Assistant Director, Bureau of Capital Projects Construction, DGS

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Multi-County, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Assistant Director of Capital Programs Construction. This role is a critical contributor to the success of the Bureau of Capital Projects Construction, Department of General Services. The Assistant Director is expected to plan, direct, and manage assigned operations in a manner that will meet the goals and objectives established by the Bureau Director. The Assistant Director provides day-to-day technical and administrative leadership and works with the Bureau Director to continuously improve the Department of General Services Bureau of Capital Programs Construction. The construction portfolio consists of projects located within other Commonwealth agency facilities such as Department of Corrections (Correctional Institutions), Department of Human Services (State Hospital and Center Facilities), Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Universities), Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (Readiness Center and Veterans' Hospital), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Flood Control, State Parks), and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (headquarter building).

Requirements

• Seven years of professional experience in the construction and renovation of a wide variety of large commercial or institutional buildings and related construction projects, including four years of supervisory experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of professional supervisory experience.
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate prior to employment to any county within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing staff focused on Commercial, Institutional, and Educational Construction and Renovation projects, with a working knowledge of a CPM Schedule and Multi-Prime Contractors
• Experience participating in design review and constructability reviews of renovations and new construction, as well as design build bid projects
• Experience writing and generating correspondence to contractors, design professionals, and/or clients regarding project issues, conditions or potential actions
• Experience in contract interpretation, contract disputes, and the resulting resolution or settlement agreements
• Experience using Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) such as e-Builder to manage building construction projects

Responsibilities

• Manage capital-funded construction projects across all phases to ensure progress and compliance
• Evaluate final project designs for constructability, scheduling needs, and cost accuracy
• Assess project timelines, approve time extension requests, and address schedule concerns with staff and contractors
• Collaborate with contractors, professionals, and agencies to solve project problems and maintain steady progress
• Ensure adherence to laws, codes, regulations, and project specifications across the construction portfolio
• Supervise regional directors and staff while guiding personnel actions, training, and performance expectations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed