Construction Project Manager

Initial Posting Date:

01/13/2026

Application Deadline:

02/04/2026

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description:

Construction Project Manager

Oregon Department of Administrative Services

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA. 

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the backbone of state government operations—supporting agencies statewide through strategic leadership, shared services, and enterprise-wide solutions. Within DAS, Enterprise Asset Management oversees the planning, construction, operation, and lifecycle management of state-owned facilities and infrastructure to ensure they are safe, efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective for all Oregonians.

What You’ll Do

As a Construction Project Manager, you will lead capital construction and improvement projects across the state portfolio. This role turns vision into reality—guiding projects from early planning through design, construction, and closeout while balancing cost, schedule, quality, sustainability, and partner needs.

Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, inclusive collaboration, and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives to deliver high-quality public facilities that serve all Oregonians.

Typical duties include:

• Lead capital construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and state standards

• Partner with client agencies, tenants, and project partners to define project goals, scope, strategy, and successful outcomes

• Manage architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to deliver code-compliant, sustainable, and cost-effective designs and construction

• Oversee public contracting and procurement, including RFPs, contractor selection, alternative delivery methods, and contract administration

• Monitor construction quality, schedules, and budgets; negotiate change orders and resolve issues to protect the State’s interests

• Champion value engineering, energy efficiency, and sustainability, including SEED program requirements

• Facilitate effective communication, meetings, and reporting to keep projects on track and partners informed

View the entire job description here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Architecture, Planning or Engineering; AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept; 

OR

An Associate Degree (or comparable course work) in Architectural, Construction or Engineering Technology; and four and one-half years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept; 

OR

Six years of progressively responsible experience related to the