Construction Project Manager

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy * Construction Project Manager * 1 Position open until filled Agency Information: The Adjutant General's Department Kansas National Guard-Military Directorate of Public Works Topeka, Ks About the Position Who can apply: Applicants that meet those requirements Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: 7:30 am till 4:00 pm Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES Compensation: $ 29.00 to 32.00 per hour. * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Facility Evaluation: Performs facility inspections and evaluations as needed to meet real property inventory standards and other requirements in conjunction with tenant discussions to determine work conditions in/on existing real property and identify/validate shortfalls as well as other needs identified by the tenants. Upon identification of shortfalls and/or validated needs develops documentation to establish corrective action in the form of potential projects to seek funding and remediation of the issues. Development: Reviews and evaluates plans, contractor's estimates, project specifications, bids and design proposals. This includes solid working knowledge of building layouts, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, lighting systems, drainage, access drives and parking; knowledge of the physical and mathematical science of engineering techniques and their application; knowledge of construction bid formats; the ability to evaluate a variety of information to effectively assist in the development of construction details for buildings; and the ability to successfully work multi-projects. Material Submissions: Reviews/verifies material submissions and contractors' requests for change orders and deviations from contract, costs and material proposals to make timely recommendations for approval or disapproval and ensure compliance with construction documents. Coordination: Coordinates construction activities with end users, contractors and local governments to ensure individuals are apprised of activities affecting them, resolve potential scheduling conflicts, keep disruption of work to a minimum and avoid unnecessary delays. Documents: Completes and/or submits all required and requested documents, forms and/or reports to comply with a variety of regulations, keep appropriate individuals/entities apprised of the status of each sub-project, and ensure that fiscal transactions are processed correctly and timely. This requires knowledge of applicable federal/state/agency construction and funding procedures, forms and timelines and the ability to complete those documents in an accurate, complete and timely manner. Communications: Communicates verbally and/or in writing with contract designers and contractors; the immediate supervisor; agency administrators; end users; and safety, security and fire protection personnel. This requires the ability to project a positive and professional image of the agency; ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise understandable manner; ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals throughout the state, including, commercial design engineers and contractors, armory personnel and other agency staff; and the ability to exercise tact and good judgement in dealing with disagreements. Field Inspections: Performs field and final inspections of new or modified construction projects in order to ensure code and contractual compliance, successful completion of punch-list items and conformance with approved plans and specifications; to avoid unnecessary project delays, costs, change orders and loss of funds; to ensure that all systems are functioning in the manner intended; and to recommend approval of final payment and the closeout of each project. This requires knowledge of construction inspection methods, the ability to accurately assess how 'in-progress' and 'completed' work complies with specs and standards; and the ability to detect potential problems and take the appropriate steps to those concerns. Budget: Reviews cost breakdowns and project accounting data and coordinates the availability and approval of State, Federal or local funds as required. This is done to track the appropriate expenditure on each project, ensure projects stay within contractual costs and apprise supervisor of potential cost overruns. Project Files: Maintains a comprehensive file on each project to provide a complete record on each project, respond to inquiries and retrieve all documents/information quickly and easily. This requires knowing and following accepted project management methods. Other: Performs other related duties assigned to meet the organizational needs of the directorate and agency. This includes but is not limited to obtaining and maintaining warranty files. Qualifications: Education: * Completion of high school or GED Equivalency with Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's in engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, and minimum 10 years' documented experience in the construction industry. Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: * Knowledge of engineering techniques, their application and related physical and mathematical services. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: * Work will require climbing into buildings, moderate physical exertion, and exposure to inclement weather conditions. On occasion an employee may be under stress due to more than one complex project requiring completion on a deadline. Work requires visual and auditory attention for long periods. * Must pass a KBI investigation for a security clearance for this position * Must have a valid Driver License Recruiter Contact Information: Name: Angelina Farias Email: angelina.farias@ks.gov Phone: 785-646-2263 Mailing Address: 2722 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, Ks 66611 Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User. Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included in all your job applications. 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Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page * College Transcripts * DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) * Current Resume * Disability Verification Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Location: Shawnee, KS, US

Posted Date: 6/15/2025