STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Construction Services Associate Project Manager (40 Hour)

Recruitment #240807-1556FS-001

Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Real Estate and Construction Services Division, is now accepting applications for a Construction Services Associate Project Manager position in Hartford, CT.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First shift, preferred hours 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
  • Alternate Work Schedule available
  • Hybrid role with a combination of in-office and telework
  • Primary Office Location: 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT 
THE ROLE
This role is responsible for the planning, design and construction or renovation of the State’s buildings and facilities. This unit operates in four teams, and is collectively responsible for a portfolio of over $1,500,000,000 managed on behalf of 24 State Agencies.
Construction Services Associate Project Managers are responsible, as the owner’s representatives of the State, and oversee multiple assigned projects of varying cost, phase, type, agency, and complexity.  Associate Project Managers are assigned projects with a maximum individual value of forty (40) million dollars and may assist a Construction Services Project Manager with day to day execution and coordination of larger projects.

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Selection Plan

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

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To Apply:

  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • For Bridge positions, a respirator test may be required for certain locations.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

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Important Information After You Apply:

  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for overseeing and coordinating all phases of assigned capital design and construction projects.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Oversees assigned projects including project budget, quality and schedule; 
  • Oversees work of both external and internal resources such as architects, engineers, consultants and inspection personnel for assigned projects; 
  • Reviews construction plans, drawings, specifications and change orders for completeness, accuracy and consistency with contract documents, codes and agency or statutory requirements; 
  • Maintains accurate records and progress reports on assigned projects; 
  • Oversees assigned projects from inception through design and construction up to and including furnishing and occupancy; 
  • Conducts project planning conference with client agency to determine scope of project and services required; 
  • Establishes resource requirements; 
  • Assists in determining available funding; 
  • Monitors project budgets, ensuring project costs remain within budget; 
  • Communicates with Bidding and Contracts section of contract needs and provides input on required contract documents including preparation of project description for advertising; 
  • Assists in monitoring of contract review; 
  • Recommends bonding needs; 
  • Assists in review of proposals; 
  • Monitors contract execution; 
  • Assists in negotiating fees, terms and conditions; 
  • Ensures timely use of all resource groups; 
  • Conducts meetings; 
  • Coordinates with client agency regarding changes in program content, schedule and costs; 
  • Prepares reports for client agency and administration; 
  • Ensures compliance to codes, permits, etc. through resource group; 
  • Ensures timely resolution to construction problems; 
  • Coordinates with Equipment section to ensure timely delivery of furniture; 
  • Monitors shop drawing processing; 
  • Recommends approval of proceed orders and change orders; 
  • Coordinates with agency for timely occupancy; 
  • Arranges and conducts post-occupancy evaluations; 
  • Identifies issues potentially affecting program throughout entire process; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • project management; 
    • principles, practices and methods of architectural or engineering design, building design and design aspects of building modification and construction; 
    • contractual documentation; 
  • Knowledge of
    • principles, practices and methods of large scale building, design and construction; 
    • legislative process in bonding of funds for capital building projects; 
    • building materials and codes; 
    • state design codes and national standards; 
    • statutes, regulations and laws governing construction permits; 
    • contract documentation; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • negotiating skills; 
  • Considerable ability to read and interpret construction drawings; 
  • Mathematical ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in the design and construction of commercial, industrial or institutional structures involving any combination of the following: 

  • architectural or engineering design or review; 
  • construction supervision; 
  • project estimation or project management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included performing the most complex duties in the area of engineering or coordinating all phases of design for state buildings including the architectural, engineering, cost review, equipment and physical operations.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Construction Services Assistant Project Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in architecture, engineering or construction management may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Construction Project Management Software types for schedule and financial tracking to manage pre-construction and construction project activities such as PMWeb, e-Builder, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.
  • Experience with the formal construction contract terms and conditions.
  • Experience in coordinating permits and approvals associated with construction while monitoring compliance during construction. 
  • Experience in architectural or engineering design, design review, construction supervision or project management.
  • Experience in negotiating contract and change orders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a Professional Architect or Engineer License, Associate Constructor or Professional Constructor certification (AC-American Institute of Constructors) or Certificate as an Engineer in Training (EIT-National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying).
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from construction site environments and a moderate degree from year-round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.