Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County Public Library
About The Position
The Construction Project Manager oversees the planning, construction, and redesign of Jefferson County Public Libraries (JCPL) facilities, including project development, plan review, scheduling, cost estimation, and final project billing. This position is responsible for the management and oversight of contractors delivering construction services for existing or new library facilities. This position serves as the Library’s primary point of coordination during active construction, providing day to day field oversight to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget conformance. Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or education and experience equivalency.
- Minimum 5 years of work-related experience.
- To be considered for this position, please upload: Resume AND Cover Letter
Responsibilities
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Plans, directs and supervises construction projects and activities. Ensures accuracy and conformance with construction standards. Conducts hazard assessment and provides ongoing oversight of active construction sites to ensure safety. Participates in construction projects through project development and plan review, cost estimating, scheduling and coordination of internal and external resources. Determines project feasibility and constructability and develops detailed project construction schedules, resource plans and timelines aligned with budgetary constraints. Oversees staffing, equipment and material coordination to support construction execution. Oversees day‑to-day construction activities, coordinating contractors, consultants, inspectors and internal stakeholders, including work in occupied facilities. Monitors construction quality and conformance with approved plans, specifications, codes, accessibility requirements and Library standards. Maintains construction schedules and project records and addresses schedule risks or delays as needed
- PROCUREMENT: Develops specifications and manages the procurement of vendors, materials, equipment and services in accordance with technical requirements. Monitors expenditures, prepares operational budgets and oversees purchasing of equipment, tools and materials. Reviews contractor pay applications and change documentation for accuracy and alignment with approved scope, schedule and budget.
- OPERATIONS SUPPORT: Ensures accurate and timely reporting and construction documentation. Manages and evaluates contractor performance throughout construction. Coordinates construction closeout, including punch lists, inspections and final documentation turnover.
- EXPERTISE: Works as an internal subject matter expert on facility and construction projects, including constructability, sequencing, safety and long‑term operational considerations.
- FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Participates in strategic and budgetary planning procedures. Provides input to annual plans, budgets and assists with system-wide initiatives. Contributes to department evaluations and reports.
- MANAGEMENT: Provides leadership aligned with the Library's mission, vision and values, collaborates across teams and participates in ongoing professional development.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
