Initial Posting Date:

12/18/2025

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$5,325.00 - $8,148.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Construction Project Manager 1 - Limited Duration

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Construction Project Manager 1 - Limited Duration

Albany - Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility

Are you ready to help shape the future of Oregon Youth Authority’s facilities? We are seeking a Construction Project Manager 1 to lead and coordinate construction and remodel projects across the agency. This position plays a vital role in ensuring our facilities are safe, functional, and aligned with OYA’s mission.

As a Construction Project Manager 1, you will oversee projects from planning through completion, managing budgets, schedules, and contract administration. You will monitor contractor performance, ensure compliance with all requirements, and provide thorough inspection services to maintain quality and safety standards. Collaboration will be key, as you will work closely with agency staff, contractors, architects, and engineers to deliver successful projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to teamwork. Strong project management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. We are also seeking someone who applies an equity lens to all aspects of planning and implementation, ensuring our facilities are inclusive and accessible.

If you are passionate about facility improvements, dedicated to public service, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

To qualify for this position (minimum qualifications):

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Architecture, Planning, or Engineering AND one year experience related to the class series concept; OR

• An Associate Degree (or comparable college course work) in Architectural, Engineering or Construction technology; AND 30 months experience related to the class series concept; OR

• Four years of experience related to the class series concept.

Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI), Oregon Project Management Associate Certification (OPMA) or other related certification will substitute for 1 year of the qualifying experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Driver's license required: Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know. It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Innovative but effective communicator and public speaker

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications to develop Gant charts and project requirements listings