Job No: 541580
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Facilities Management/Maintainence/Construction/Operations,Program Management
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Construction Project Manager 2
Job Location:
General Services Division (GSD), Planning & Construction Services
This position may offer the ability to work on a hybrid basis, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures
Main Office Location: 1400 W. Washington St, Ste B200 Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: Up to $90,000.00
Grade: 25
Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st Review of Resumes 6/22/2026)
Job Summary:
Join the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD) as a Construction Project Manager 2 and play a key role in shaping Arizona's built environment. This position offers the exciting opportunity to oversee a variety of construction projects, from initial design through final construction and occupancy. You'll be the central point of contact, collaborating with project managers, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This involves managing multiple projects of varying size and complexity, often with diverse funding sources, including major new developments, new buildings, additions, and renovations. You will directly manage complex design and construction contracts, handle requisitions and purchase orders, approve project pay requests, and oversee architects, engineers, and contractors. Furthermore, you'll provide guidance and support to other Construction Project Managers, procurement, and administrative staff. If you're a skilled project manager with a passion for construction and a commitment to successful project delivery, we encourage you to apply.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Manages and oversees multiple large and complex construction contracts with multiple funding sources
Reviews plans, specs and negotiates various fee proposals
Drafts and reviews requests for proposal (RFP) for outside professional services
Develops and drafts bid packages and scopes of work or RFPs for projects
Creates Requisitions for Purchase Orders, monitors, and reconciles expenditures charged against existing construction contracts
Drafts and presents various reports related to construction projects/expenditures
Prepares monthly project reports for executive staff, the Legislature and other stakeholders
Develops, monitors, and updates project schedules for multiple construction activities
Manages all projects using the Department Standard Works from beginning through close-out documentation; coordinates repairs during warranty period
Conducts a 11-month post-construction warranty inspections
Manages all projects using the Department Procore software for Project Management, Core Tools, document filing and meeting minutes
Collaborates with other project managers to ensure project success
Travel and inspect project sites for initial scoping and during the construction phase
Leads Kick-Off, PreConstruction and construction related meetings
Use Procore software to track shop drawing, submittals, Applications for Payment, Invoices and correspondence from vendors, architects and contractors
Leads the design and construction team
Ensure Department Standards of Work are utilized in the management of all vendors, architects, engineers and contractors to optimize the success of construction projects
Executes the procurement of contracts, purchase orders and Job Order Contracts appropriate to project assignments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Commercial construction practices and techniques
Construction project management
Personnel/HR laws and policies
Computer software and applications
Google or MS software
Public purchasing and contracting
Alternative construction project delivery methods, including JOC and Public Bid
Construction plans and specifications
National and local building codes
Skills in:
Experience in the US construction industry
Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Schedu ling design and construction projects
Project budget creation and controls
Interpreting construction documents and specifications
Excellent typing and computer experience
Negotiating complex construction contracts and changes
Ability to:
Regularly travel to job sites to inspect and evaluate construction progress
Effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals
Work independently and as a contributing team member
Manage multiple large and small projects simultaneously
Adapt to changing Department priorities
Learn new Standards of Work and software programs
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor's Degree in either construction, architecture, engineering, or any closely related field and 3 years of construction
project management experience is preferred
OR
5 years of construction project management experience in lieu of a degree is preferred
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
This position requires the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
