Construction Project Manager 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD) as a Construction Project Manager 2 and play a key role in shaping Arizona's built environment. This position offers the exciting opportunity to oversee a variety of construction projects, from initial design through final construction and occupancy. You'll be the central point of contact, collaborating with project managers, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This involves managing multiple projects of varying size and complexity, often with diverse funding sources, including major new developments, new buildings, additions, and renovations. You will directly manage complex design and construction contracts, handle requisitions and purchase orders, approve project pay requests, and oversee architects, engineers, and contractors. Furthermore, you'll provide guidance and support to other Construction Project Managers, procurement, and administrative staff. If you're a skilled project manager with a passion for construction and a commitment to successful project delivery, we encourage you to apply.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Commercial construction practices and techniques
• Knowledge of Construction project management
• Knowledge of Personnel/HR laws and policies
• Knowledge of Computer software and applications
• Knowledge of Google or MS software
• Knowledge of Public purchasing and contracting
• Knowledge of Alternative construction project delivery methods, including JOC and Public Bid
• Knowledge of Construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of National and local building codes
• Experience in the US construction industry
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Scheduling design and construction projects
• Project budget creation and controls
• Interpreting construction documents and specifications
• Excellent typing and computer experience
• Negotiating complex construction contracts and changes
• Ability to Regularly travel to job sites to inspect and evaluate construction progress
• Ability to Effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to Work independently and as a contributing team member
• Ability to Manage multiple large and small projects simultaneously
• Ability to Adapt to changing Department priorities
• Ability to Learn new Standards of Work and software programs
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in either construction, architecture, engineering, or any closely related field and 3 years of construction project management experience is preferred
• 5 years of construction project management experience in lieu of a degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees multiple large and complex construction contracts with multiple funding sources
• Reviews plans, specs and negotiates various fee proposals
• Drafts and reviews requests for proposal (RFP) for outside professional services
• Develops and drafts bid packages and scopes of work or RFPs for projects
• Creates Requisitions for Purchase Orders, monitors, and reconciles expenditures charged against existing construction contracts
• Drafts and presents various reports related to construction projects/expenditures
• Prepares monthly project reports for executive staff, the Legislature and other stakeholders
• Develops, monitors, and updates project schedules for multiple construction activities
• Manages all projects using the Department Standard Works from beginning through close-out documentation; coordinates repairs during warranty period
• Conducts a 11-month post-construction warranty inspections
• Manages all projects using the Department Procore software for Project Management, Core Tools, document filing and meeting minutes
• Collaborates with other project managers to ensure project success
• Travel and inspect project sites for initial scoping and during the construction phase
• Leads Kick-Off, PreConstruction and construction related meetings
• Use Procore software to track shop drawing, submittals, Applications for Payment, Invoices and correspondence from vendors, architects and contractors
• Leads the design and construction team
• Ensure Department Standards of Work are utilized in the management of all vendors, architects, engineers and contractors to optimize the success of construction projects
• Executes the procurement of contracts, purchase orders and Job Order Contracts appropriate to project assignments

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level