Construction Project Administrator 1

The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a motivated Construction Project Administrator 1 who enjoys guiding important facility projects. This role supports the upkeep and improvement of buildings and grounds across department headquarters. You will help coordinate renovations, inspections, and maintenance activities that keep operations running smoothly. Join a team that values leadership, clear communication, and steady dedication.

This position manages maintenance, construction, and leasing activities for department facilities. It ensures that buildings, projects, and repair work follow established standards and support agency operations. As a Construction Project Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Section Supervision: Manage maintenance and custodial supervisors, assign work, and review performance
• Project Coordination: Coordinate construction, renovation, and demolition projects with agency and contractor staff
• Lease Management: Evaluate leases, track costs, inspect sites, and prepare plans for office and storage space needs
• Facility Improvements: Review upgrade requests, recommend changes, and help implement approved improvements
• Site Inspections: Conduct inspections, attend meetings, and ensure projects meet safety and operational standards
• Technical Support: Provide guidance for leased facilities, prepare reports, and assist with managing asbestos materials

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position requires travel to troop and station locations throughout the Commonwealth.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes).
• 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 experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities; or
• Two years of experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities; and a bachelor’s degree in construction technology, architecture, building science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, building automation systems, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of experience in building construction administration, construction planning, or multi-trade building construction project management in commercial or industrial facilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Two years or more of AutoCAD experience.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.