Construction Project Administrator

Overview

The Construction Project Administrator 1 position with the Department of Transportation offers a great chance to support major facility operations across the District. This role allows you to help manage buildings, grounds, and key infrastructure that keep transportation services running smoothly. You will take part in planning, coordinating and monitoring projects that affect safety and daily operations. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills while supporting important work that benefits communities.

• Facility Oversight: Manage district buildings, grounds, and critical facility assets
• Emergency Response: Coordinate building closures, safety measures, and reopening plans during facility emergencies
• Project Management: Oversee construction projects from planning through completion and ensure compliance with standards
• Technical Guidance: Assist staff with technical specifications and contract requirements for facility work
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with managers, contractors, and other partners to support project needs
• Site Evaluation: Visit district facilities to inspect conditions, document updates and support ongoing assessments

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• Telework: May work from home part-time if a securely configured high-speed internet connection and approved location in Pennsylvania are available. Otherwise, report to headquarters office in King of Prussia. Telework availability subject to change.
• Salary: Starting salary non-negotiable in some cases.

• 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.

• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.