Arizona Department of Administration

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

Project Manager

Job Location:

General Services Division (GSD)

Address: 1400 W. Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures 

Posting Details:

Salary: $105,000 to $120,000  

Grade: 29

Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) is the operations hub of state government and strives to deliver results that matter. Integral to ADOA's mission is the Planning and Construction Services Group within the General Services Division, which plays a strategic role in the execution of key projects for both internal and external state agencies. GSD/Planning and Construction Group has identified a need to establish a Project Manager to oversee multiple, complex construction contracts/projects.

The Project Manager directs and manages subordinate staff in the management of construction projects for major new developments, new buildings, additions and renovations of all levels of complexity and directly manages complex construction projects; directly manages complex design and construction contracts, writes proposals and approves project pay requests.

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; reviews plans and specs; negotiates various fee proposals; drafts and reviews requests for proposal (RFP) for outside professional services; develops and drafts scopes of work or RFPs for projects
• Approves, 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 revises/updates schedules for multiple construction activities; distributes project close-out documents (as builts, Q&M Manuals, and warranty information); coordinates repair of items during warranty period and schedules and conducts 11-month post-construction warranty inspections
• Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines for staff and contractors to optimize the management of construction projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques of effective management
• Personnel/HR laws and policies
• Commercial construction practices and techniques
• Project management (planning/construction/closeout)
• Public purchasing and contracting
• Alternative construction project delivery methods
• Construction plans and specs
• National and local building codes

Skill in:

• Developing scopes of work
• Managing multiple project simultaneously
• Schedule development/implementation
• Developing project budgets and budget controls
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications
• Oral and written communication
• Complex contract negotiation

Ability to:

• Regularly travel to job sites, inspect and evaluate construction progress
• Effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Work independently as well as work as a contributing team member
• Manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Lead and mentor others
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