Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS - South Western Region
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: N-2026-53746
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Sth Wstrn Rgnl Div
Job classification: Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS
Posting type: NCS External
Categories: Trades, Project Management
Summary
Are you ready to be part of a billion dollar construction portfolio? The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Assistant Construction Project Coordinator in the South Western Region of Pennsylvania! If you enjoy commercial construction and renovation projects, traveling to various work sites daily, and are detail oriented then this job is for you. Apply today!Construction portfolios consist of projects located within other Commonwealth Agency facilities such as Department of Corrections (Correctional Institutions), Department of Human Services (State Hospital and Center Facilities), Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Universities), Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (Readiness Center and Veterans' Hospital), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Flood Control, State Parks), and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Headquarter Building).
This position is home headquartered; however, daily travel to job sites in the following South Western Region counties is required: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Somerset, Washington, or Westmoreland County. In addition, you may occasionally be asked to travel to the following counties outside of the South Western Region: Bedford, Blair, Butler, Clarion, Elk, Forest, or Lawrence County.
Examples of duties
This position supports the planning and progress of construction and renovation projects across the Commonwealth. Your work helps ensure project activities follow schedules, rules, and quality standards. As an Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:
- Project Monitoring: Track construction progress and identify issues that may slow or disrupt work
- Technical Guidance: Provide direction to contractors and outside professionals on project expectations
- Quality Assurance: Confirm that materials, inspections, and testing meet required standards
- Change Orders: Review and evaluate proposed changes to determine their impact on project needs
- Documentation Management: Maintain accurate project records through the department's electronic system
- Agency Coordination: Serve as a point of contact for agencies to reduce disruptions during construction activities
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- This position is home headquartered; however, daily travel to construction projects throughout the South Western Region is required. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,927.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of professional building construction administration, construction planning, or construction project engineering experience for renovations and new construction of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession and maintenance of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s li
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