Facilities Construction Project Manager

Initial Posting Date

02/13/2025

Application Deadline

02/27/2025

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Facilities Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Construction Project Manager 2 – Facilities Construction Project Manager

Oregon Department of Transportation

Support Services Division – Facility Services Branch

Facilities Construction Unit

Salem

The Role

Do you have construction project management experience? As our facilities construction project manager in Salem, you will lead project teams through the activities necessary to ensure ODOT's facilities are operating year-round, within schedule, scope and budget. Bring your organizational talents to ODOT and help us provide safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. Apply today!

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A Day In The Life

• Identify the needs, goals and objectives of facility construction projects.
• Collaborate with senior management and consultants to understand the need for the construction and remodeling of facilities.
• Determine project budget, initial schedule and project strategy using electronic tools and templates.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Office to develop and manage contracts.
• Negotiate contracts and fees, oversee contract performance, ensure milestones are met, process payments and make necessary amendments for successful project completion.
• Review work completed by internal and external partners to ensure that the agency and state's goals and objects are met.
• Evaluate project schedules to identify critical paths, define and develop project tasks, timelines and milestones.
• Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the life of the project.
• Participate as a member of the planning team to provide input and updates to all parties involved in the construction process.
• Act as a liaison between various committees and groups to ensure compliance and understanding of projects.
• Work in an office environment with the potential of hybrid work options available after training. Frequent project site visits and occasional overnight travel required.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

Six years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept.

OR

An associate degree (or comparable course work) in architectural, construction or engineering technology; AND four and one-half years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept;

OR

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration, public administration, architecture, planning or engineering; AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept;

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What We’d Like To See

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• A current and valid project management professional (PMP) certification or certified construction manager (CCM) certification is preferred.
• Education in project management, construction project management, engineering or architecture.
• Experience setting project timelines, milestones, goals and objectives for internal and external business partners.
• A proven track record of navigating public procurement rules, policies and procedures.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products and electronic file management.
• Strong knowledge of statewide and local building codes, rules, regulations and policies.
  
  

How To Apply

• Complete the following required steps:
• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
• Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
• Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
• Please address your cover letter to Kristen LaLonde, Facilities Construction Program Manager.
• Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
• You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
  

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.
  
  

Additional Information

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  
  

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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