Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County (Roads & Transportation)
About The Position
Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Construction Project Manager for its Roads & Transportation department. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing administrative, financial, and technical aspects of assigned transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, bridge, drainage, and capital improvement projects. This position provides leadership in planning, scheduling, and overseeing the expenditure of project funds to ensure efficient delivery consistent with departmental goals, engineering standards, and applicable regulations. This position includes supervisory responsibilities over assigned staff and/or contracted personnel involved in project delivery. Construction Project Managers serve as a departmental liaison, communicating project scope, status, construction issues, and coordination needs with internal divisions, external agencies, contractors, utilities, and the public. Responsibilities include coordinating subcontracts and sub-awards to ensure compliance with contract requirements and funding conditions, as well as overseeing construction administration activities such as contractor pay applications, change orders, schedules, and compliance with applicable roadway and bridge design standards (including AASHTO and state DOT specifications where applicable). Construction Project Managers are also responsible for grant reporting and documentation, and work with Finance and Accounting to develop and monitor project budgets. They may support public engagement efforts, including meetings and project communications. Work is performed under general direction and evaluated based on project delivery, compliance, cost control, and overall outcomes.
Requirements
- Supporting construction project management activities, including assisting with scheduling, coordinating contractors or vendors, monitoring permit and contractual compliance, contributing to job site quality reviews, and tracking project punch lists in Commercial Real Estate, Facilities Management, or Engineering industry.
Nice To Haves
- PMP (Project Management Professional).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Distribution or Engineering.
- Experience managing or inspecting public infrastructure construction projects by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage administrative, financial, and technical aspects of assigned transportation infrastructure projects.
- Provide leadership in planning, scheduling, and overseeing project fund expenditures.
- Supervise assigned staff and/or contracted personnel involved in project delivery.
- Serve as a departmental liaison, communicating project scope, status, construction issues, and coordination needs.
- Coordinate subcontracts and sub-awards to ensure compliance with contract requirements and funding conditions.
- Oversee construction administration activities such as contractor pay applications, change orders, and schedules.
- Ensure compliance with applicable roadway and bridge design standards.
- Responsible for grant reporting and documentation.
- Work with Finance and Accounting to develop and monitor project budgets.
- Support public engagement efforts, including meetings and project communications.
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- generous paid holidays
- sick and vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
