Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS (Capital Area Region)
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Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS (Capital Area Region)
Salary
$60,714.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location
Multi-County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-38061
Department
Department of General Services
Division
GS Cptal Ara Rgnl Div
Opening Date
12/17/2025
Closing Date
12/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
13750
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00156615
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Capital Programs Construction/Capital Area Region
Worksite Address
Multiple Construction Field Offices
City
Capital Area Region Counties in Pennsylvania
Contact Name
Erin Bollinger
Contact Phone
717.787.5942
Contact Email
eribolling@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you ready to be part of a billion-dollar construction portfolio? The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Assistant Construction Project Coordinator in the Capital Area Region of Pennsylvania! If you enjoy commercial construction and renovation projects, traveling to various work sites daily, and are detail-oriented, this job is for you!
Construction portfolios consist of projects located within other Commonwealth Agency facilities such as Department of Corrections (Correctional Institutions), Department of Human Services (State Hospital and Center Facilities), Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Universities), Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (Readiness Center and Veterans' Hospital), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Flood Control, State Parks), and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Headquarter Building).
This position is home headquartered; however, daily travel to job sites in the following Capital Region counties is required: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York. In addition, you may occasionally be asked to travel to the following counties outside of the South Central Region: Berks, Fulton, Perry, Northumberland, and Schuylkill.
Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate prior to employment to Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, or York County.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position reports to a Project Coordinator and assists in managing capital improvement projects for Commonwealth Agencies within DGS' Capital Area Region. You will be responsible for coordinating projects to ensure they are in accordance with approved plans, specs, general conditions, laws, regulations, and procedures. Work also involves conducting job conferences; negotiating and approving change orders up to a specific limit; providing technical guidance and direction to outside professionals and contractors; monitoring project progress to ensure adherence to project schedules; problem-solving; using construction computer software for administrative forms and processes; and generating various documents and reports in the IT system. You will have the opportunity to represent the department in claims and disputes, as well as ensure effective and efficient customer care to all client agencies and stakeholders.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50508630)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
This position is home headquartered; however, daily travel to construction projects throughout the Capital Area Region is required. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,714.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of professional building construction administration, construction planning, or construction project engineering experience for renovations and new construction of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession and maintenance of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
You must reside in or be willing to relocate prior to employment to Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, or York Counties.
You must be willing and able to travel to construction sites in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and York counties in the Capital Area Region.
You must be willing and able to travel to the following counties outside of the Capital Area Region if necessary for work: Berks, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northumberland, Perry, and Schuylkill.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
On-site renovation and new construction experience at commercial, institutional, and educational buildings
Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedules
Previous work experience on construction projects that utilized separate multiple Prime Contractors to perform the work
Experience writing, generating correspondence to contractors, design professionals and/or clients regarding project issues, conditions or potential actions
Experience conducting construction meetings
Experience reviewing or negotiating construction change orders
Microsoft Office Suite and/or Construction Management Software experience
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time professional building construction administration, construction planning, or construction project engineering experience for renovations and new construction of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings do you possess?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in construction management, construction technology, building management and inspection, architecture, or engineering? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.
60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
Additional Requirement- This position requires you to reside in or relocate to Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, or York counties in the Capital Area Region before you begin employment. Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to these counties?
Yes
No
07
Additional Requirement- The Capital Area Region encompasses the following counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and York. Are you willing and able to construction sites in these counties?
Yes
No
08
Additional Requirement- In addition to the previously mentioned counties, you may occasionally be asked to travel to the following counties outside of the Capital Area Region: Berks, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northumberland, Perry, and Schuylkilll. Are you willing and able to travel to these counties, if necessary?
Yes
No
09
Preferred Qualification- Which answer best describes your working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedules?
Extensive (have generated, updated and analyzed CPM construction related schedules)
Good (have a solid understanding of the concept and can answer detailed questions related to its content)
Moderate (have worked with schedules produced by others to monitor progress and can answer general questions related to its content)
Minimal (have a general idea of what it is, but have not worked directly with in in actual application)
No Experience
10
Preferred Qualification- Have you worked on construction projects that utilized separate multiple Prime Contractors to perform the work (for example, separate: General Contract, Mechanical Contracts, Plumbing Contracts, Electrical Contracts, etc.)?
Yes
No
11
Preferred Qualification- Do you have experience writing, generating correspondence to contractors, design professionals and/or clients regarding project issues, conditions, or potential actions?
Yes
No
12
Preferred Qualification- Do you have experience conducting construction meetings?
Yes
No
13
Preferred Qualification- Do you have experience reviewing or negotiating construction change orders?
Yes
No
14
Preferred Qualification- Indicate which modules of Microsoft Office Suite and/or Construction Management Software you have experience with (check all that apply).
Outlook
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
e-Builder
None
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
