Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County (Roads & Transportation)

Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County (Roads & Transportation) Location: Merit System TARGET CLOSE DATE: 05/22/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 29 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Construction Project Manager for its Roads & Transportation department. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing administrative, financial, and technical aspects of assigned transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, bridge, drainage, and capital improvement projects. This position provides leadership in planning, scheduling, and overseeing the expenditure of project funds to ensure efficient delivery consistent with departmental goals, engineering standards, and applicable regulations. This position includes supervisory responsibilities over assigned staff and/or contracted personnel involved in project delivery. Construction Project Managers serve as a departmental liaison, communicating project scope, status, construction issues, and coordination needs with internal divisions, external agencies, contractors, utilities, and the public. Responsibilities include coordinating subcontracts and sub-awards to ensure compliance with contract requirements and funding conditions, as well as overseeing construction administration activities such as contractor pay applications, change orders, schedules, and compliance with applicable roadway and bridge design standards (including AASHTO and state DOT specifications where applicable). Construction Project Managers are also responsible for grant reporting and documentation, and work with Finance and Accounting to develop and monitor project budgets. They may support public engagement efforts, including meetings and project communications. Work is performed under general direction and evaluated based on project delivery, compliance, cost control, and overall outcomes. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below: $77,771 - $120,640 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Experience supporting construction project management activities, including assisting with scheduling, coordinating contractors or vendors, monitoring permit and contractual compliance, contributing to job site quality reviews, and tracking project punch lists in Commercial Real Estate, Facilities Management, or Engineering industry. TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. PMP (Project Management Professional). Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Distribution or Engineering. Experience managing or inspecting public infrastructure construction projects by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES Acts as a liaison of the organization by collaborating with other internal and external stakeholders and vendors, communicating project information by conducting and attending project-related meetings, and providing training to ensure all stakeholders are informed. Coordinates project resources with the team members and contacts by defining project milestones, establishing timelines, developing meeting agendas, and establishing backup plans to ensure completion within scope, schedule, and budget constraints. Provides service to internal and/or external customers. Prepares financial and budgetary information by preparing project summaries and budget amendments to ensure operation within legal and regulatory requirements. Manages project contracts and disbursements with vendors and subcontractors by assisting in preparing contracts, monitoring performance, and overseeing contractual execution according to contractual stipulations and federal regulatory guidelines to deliver funds for the project. Prepares reports for management and government agencies by reviewing numbers, writing summaries, and filing reports regarding the status of funding and grant activities to comply with funding and grant requirements. Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ​​Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Work may involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.​ WORK ENVIRONMENT: ​​Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting or outdoors at outreach locations. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. ​ EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.orgor phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. Additional Locations: Jefferson County