Construction Project Manager

This is an internal job posting. Only former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list may apply for this opportunity through this site.

Current employees:
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

$45.05 - $55.40 Hourly

Department of County Assets (DCA)

Regular Represented

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

March 15, 2026

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team!

Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager with an understanding of project development, planning, capital maintenance, building renovations, and potentially tenant improvements? Are you passionate about delivering quality work on schedule and on budget? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Multnomah County’s Department of County Assets Facilities and Property Management Division (FPM) as a Construction Project Manager.

The Facilities and Property Management Division manages over 3.1 million net square feet of owned and leased building space necessary for the efficient, safe and effective delivery of programs and services that support the residents of Multnomah County. The Capital Improvement team provides project services for building improvement projects for the County’s portfolio of owned and leased buildings in over 130 buildings spread across the County.

The Project Delivery Program provides responsive project delivery for major building systems replacements/upgrades and client-requested services in a wide range of facility types, including but not limited to: jails, health and dental clinics, libraries, courts, warehouses, shop spaces, an animal shelter, administrative offices, and shelters. These capital and maintenance projects are typically valued under $600,000, but occasionally may be valued up to several million dollars.

• Develop, plan, and coordinate the construction of capital maintenance and building renovation projects for existing County facilities.
• Project development activities include project planning, writing scope of work descriptions, developing and managing project budget, developing/monitoring/controlling the project schedule, and overseeing consultant selection if necessary.
• Coordinate design of the projects with architects, consultants, and with FPM trade crews to ensure project documents are appropriately developed and are in alignment with Multnomah County specifications and requirements.
• Follow the public contracting rules, regulations, and County procedures.
• Prepare or direct preparation of project documents, specifications, bid invitations, contract letting, and change orders; review and recommend approval of contract payments.
• Construction management responsibilities include coordinating with FPM trade crews, reviewing change requests, monitoring and controlling project budget, monitoring and controlling project schedule, identifying and estimating cost and schedule impacts due to changes in design or owner requirements, coordinating building permit/inspections/sign offs, overseeing the mitigation of potential construction impacts (noise, dust, odors, access, etc.) to the programs and employees operating in the affected facility.
• Perform key liaison and project coordination functions with County departments.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects at one time.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health, vision and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; paid holidays; life insurance; long term disability insurance;
Tri Met pass; and an employee assistance program. Find more details on our website. This position falls under the employee group: AFSCME Local 88.

Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position (facilities construction/renovation project management, including design, construction management, contract…