Design and Construction Project Manager, DGS

Do you enjoy leading teams in the planning and design of capital projects? DGS Capital Programs provides expert project management and professional technical guidance to state agencies to delivery capital projects on time and within budget. Work alongside project managers that promote a fun, creative and open-minded environment focused on continuous improvement and maximizing value.
 
Join our team and manage a variety of facility renovations, infrastructure improvements and new construction projects that support the Commonwealth's Capitol complex, universities, hospitals, museums, correctional institutions, national guard readiness centers, state police, and parks and forests throughout Pennsylvania. Come join the DGS team, apply today!

The Design Project Manager leads planning and design efforts for capital construction projects and helps project teams deliver quality results for client agencies. This role manages project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication while guiding work through the project delivery process. As a Design Project Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Leadership: Guide multidisciplinary teams through pre-design, design, and procurement activities while communicating progress and managing stakeholder expectations
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, maintain cost forecasts, track schedule performance, and develop action plans when issues arise
• Contract Coordination: Administer contracts, procure consultants, support professional selections, and coordinate project agreements and requirements
• Risk Control: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement change management procedures for scope, schedule, and budget adjustments
• Quality Oversight: Review design deliverables, support quality assurance efforts, and help ensure projects meet established standards and client needs
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate meetings, present project information, onboard team members, and build strong collaboration among project participants

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment. Worksite to be determined prior to final offer.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule start and end times are flexible and are established with the employee during the hiring process.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Starting salary may be negotiable based on experienced, within the range described in this announcement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of professional building design, construction administration, or construction management experience for renovations and new construction for commercial, institutional, or educational buildings, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, construction science, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Professional Land Surveyor, or Professional Geologist by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a reciprocal jurisdiction; or possession of valid professional level certification issued by a nationally recognized and accredited professional certification program in Master Level of Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have at least 6 years of experience managing building or infrastructure construction projects, including coordinating with multidisciplinary teams of clients, architects, engineers, construction managers, and contractors.
• You must have at least 6 years of experience preparing for and leading project meetings with teams of clients, architects, engineers, construction managers, and contractors.
• You must have at least 6 years of experience creating project schedules for the planning and design phases of building and infrastructure construction projects.
• You must have at least 6 years of experience developing and reviewing cost estimates for building and infrastructure construction projects.
• You must have at least 4 years of experience working with clients and other stakeholders to develop program documents for building projects that include things like the scope of work, project requirements, anticipated permits, and a list of services and deliverables.
• You must have at least 4 years of experience developing risk registers to identify, assess, and mitigate risks on building and infrastructure construction projects.
• You must have at least 4 years of experience using any Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) such as Trimble Unity Construct or closely related product to manage building and infrastructure construction projects.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate

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.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.