Senior Construction Project Manager - FACILITIES

Department:  FACILITIES

Pay:  Salary starts at $61,774 annually and has excellent benefits, including health insurance with low employee contributions, paid time-off and retirement.  

Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Performs professional work in the preparation, analysis and management of building construction and facility improvement projects.

Manages multiple construction projects

• Includes the budget, timeline and scope of work.
• Serves as the owner’s representative and contact point for all contractors involved.
• Researches construction trends, contract language and code requirements for construction projects.
• Develops contract documents, specifications and plans used to contract for professional architectural, engineering and construction services in the implementation of facility projects.

Plans, develops and assists in the implementation pertaining to facility CIP projects

• Analyzes departmental CIP proposals, including building evaluations, architectural and engineering services, furnishings and equipment needs.
• Communicates and translates information between key individuals participating in, or affected by, CIP projects.

Administers and interprets construction contracts

• Prepares bid documents and requests for proposals.
• Advises and assists division directors, department heads and elected officials in facility project preparation and administration.
• Monitors documents and schedules received from architects and contractors.
• Interprets for non-technical persons involved in projects.

Minimum Qualifications:  High school diploma or equivalent. Eight years of construction trade or equivalent project management.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration or related field.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services, including employment, on the basis of race, color, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, marital status, religious or political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a member of the uniformed services or any other similarly protected status.

Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to qualified persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please contact the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Please do not use this phone number for employment questions. Applicants are contacted only if they are determined to be qualified candidates.