Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County (General Services)

JobsQuest•Merit System, KY

1d•$80,288 - $124,571

About The Position

Jefferson County is seeking Construction Project Managers for its General Services department. The role oversees planning, coordination, execution, and completion of construction, renovation, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects. Project Managers manage multiple projects through development, budgeting, procurement, construction, and closeout, coordinating contractors, consultants, engineers, architects, and internal project teams to meet approved plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, and applicable regulations. They exercise independent judgment in managing resources, resolving construction issues, monitoring performance, and recommending corrective actions. The position reports to a higher-level manager or department head and may provide work direction and technical guidance to assigned personnel. The work is primarily sedentary and office-based, with occasional travel to construction sites and project locations. Site visits may include exposure to uneven surfaces, inclement weather, dust, noise, moving equipment, and other construction hazards; appropriate personal protective equipment is required. The role requires occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing stairs or ladders, and may involve lifting or carrying materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Experience managing construction, renovation, or infrastructure improvement projects, including project scopes, schedules, contractor and subcontractor coordination, materials and equipment allocation, progress monitoring, or completion oversight.
Experience developing or managing construction project budgets, including cost estimating, expense tracking, expenditure monitoring, cost-overrun evaluation, cost forecasting, or recommending budget adjustments.
Experience participating in construction procurement or administering construction contracts, such as preparing bid documents, evaluating proposals, coordinating contractor selection, monitoring performance, reviewing payment applications, processing change orders, or ensuring contract compliance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, construction management, building science, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Develop project plans by assessing site conditions, consulting stakeholders, reviewing project history, and establishing scope, budgets, schedules, resource requirements, and contingency measures.
Manage multiple projects through planning, design, construction, and completion; coordinate activities, set priorities, allocate resources, monitor milestones, and adjust schedules.
Oversee construction activities and contractor performance through site visits, inspection report reviews, progress evaluations, and comparison of completed work with project plans and specifications.
Administer construction and professional service contracts, including preparing procurement documents, evaluating bids and proposals, coordinating contractor selection, reviewing deliverables, processing payment requests, and evaluating change orders.
Manage project budgets and resources by preparing cost estimates, monitoring expenditures, reviewing financial reports, coordinating personnel and equipment needs, and evaluating proposed cost adjustments.
Coordinate project activities with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, internal departments, and other stakeholders; conduct meetings, review technical documents, respond to inquiries, and communicate requirements and changes.
Monitor and document project schedules, expenditures, milestones, contract compliance, and outstanding issues; prepare status reports and coordinate final inspections, corrective work, and closeout documentation.
Serve as a lead worker for assigned personnel by coordinating daily activities, distributing assignments, monitoring progress, providing technical guidance, and assisting with problem-solving.
Maintain knowledge of construction management practices, building codes, safety regulations, procurement requirements, and industry standards through publications, training, and professional development.