Capital Development Project Manager

State of Utah•Taylorsville, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Development Project Manager We’re hiring a Capital Development Project Manager to lead major building initiatives from conception to closeout. If you have the expertise to navigate state procurement laws, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver massive construction projects on time and under budget, apply today to build the future with us. This recruitment may be filled at the following levels: Project Manager I: $33.08 - $52.03 Project Manager II: $36.59 - $61.87 Job Details FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $33.08 - $61.87 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Victoria Trujillo | [email protected] Application Deadline – 9/27/2026 at 6:00PM (MDT) This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Requirements

At least 5-7 years experience in commercial construction project management.
Valid Utah Driver's License
Ability to travel State wide with possible overnight stays

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with procurement of professional services, contractors and supplies.
Preference may be given to current State of Utah employees.

Responsibilities

Manage Capital Development projects that are $3.5 million dollars or greater and generally involve the creation of building square footage.
Develop relationships and work with State agencies (end users) to identify & define project scopes and potential scope gaps.
Develop accurate project budgets based on project scope.
Forecast project schedules including project milestones with the end users.
Manage & assist end user's expectations for the project & process.
Judiciously manage project funds in the State's best interest.
Follow State procurement requirements.
Procure design services & work with the design professionals and end users.
Manage the project scope & associated budgets.
Effectively communicate throughout the project with various stake holders.
Evaluate systems life-cycle costs & identify efficiencies.
Coordinate schedules and tasks with designers, contractors, facility managers, end users,and other professional service companies.
Participate in the procurement and bidding of contractors and supplies.
Chair pre-construction meetings on new construction projects.
Manage capital improvement construction projects, budgets & costs.
Review construction guidelines and best practices.
Negotiate (when needed) and approve vendor contracts, modifications, and pay applications.
Follow the project through closeout in acquiring closeout documents, issuing final payments, and holding one year warranty walks.
Manage and facilitate capital development projects, and/or projects related to capital development, such as programs, feasibility studies, master planning, etc.
Develop construction budget estimates that includes the following costs: site, building, design, commissioning, IT, inspections, FF&E, and other miscellaneous costs that meets the needs of the agency.
Assist agencies in their requests to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, USHE Board, and Legislature for funding appropriations for their capital development request.
Work with the agency representatives and DFCM Real Estate Group to identify & purchase potential sites for future projects.
Identify and communicate with multiple project stakeholder groups, utilities and municipalities.
Manage complex project schedules, scopes, and expectations.
Participate in conflict resolution.
Thoroughly review & approve complex pay applications
Understand and effectively utilize the varying delivery methods in conjunction with State procurement laws for the benefit of the project.