Remote Associate Project Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Join the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD) as a Construction Project Manager 2 and play a key role in shaping Arizona's built environment. This position offers the exciting opportunity to oversee a variety of construction projects, from initial design through final construction and occupancy. You'll be the central point of contact, collaborating with project managers, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This involves managing multiple projects of varying size and complexity, often with diverse funding sources, including major new developments, new buildings, additions, and renovations. You will directly manage complex design and construction contracts, handle requisitions and purchase orders, approve project pay requests, and oversee architects, engineers, and contractors. Furthermore, you'll provide guidance and support to other Construction Project Managers, procurement, and administrative staff. If you're a skilled project manager with a passion for construction and a commitment to successful project delivery, we encourage you to apply.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Manages and oversees multiple large and complex construction contracts with multiple funding sources
• Reviews plans, specs and negotiates various fee proposals
• Drafts and reviews requests for proposal (RFP) for outside professional services
• Develops and drafts bid packages and scopes of work or RFPs for projects
• Creates Requisitions for Purchase Orders, monitors, and reconciles expenditures charged against existing construction contracts
• Drafts and presents various reports related to construction projects/expenditures
• Prepares monthly project reports for executive staff, the Legislature and other stakeholders
• Develops, monitors, and updates project schedules for multiple construction activities
• Manages all projects using the Department Standard Works from beginning through close-out documentation; coordinates repairs during warranty period
• Conducts a 11-month post-construction warranty inspections
• Manages all projects using the Department Procore software for Project Management, Core Tools, document filing and meeting minutes
• Collaborates with other project managers to ensure project success
• Travel and inspect project sites for initial scoping and during the construction phase
• Leads Kick-Off, PreConstruction and construction related meetings
• Use Procore software to track shop drawing, submittals, Applications for Payment, Invoices and correspondence from vendors, architects and contractors
• Leads the design and construction team
• Ensure Department Standards of Work are utilized in the management of all vendors, architects, engineers and contractors to optimize the success of construction projects
• Executes the procurement of contracts, purchase orders and Job Order Contracts appropriate to project assignments

Knowledge of:

• Commercial construction practices and techniques
• Construction project management
• Personnel/HR laws and policies
• Computer software and applications
• Google or MS software
• Public purchasing and contracting
• Alternative construction project delivery methods, including JOC and Public Bid
• Construction plans and specifications
• National and local building codes

Skills in:

• Experience in the US construction industry
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Scheduling design and construction projects
• Project budget creation and controls
• Interpreting construction documents and specifications
• Excellent typing and computer experience
• Negotiating complex construction contracts and changes

Ability to:

• Regularly travel to job sites to inspect and evaluate construction progress
• Effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Work independently and as a contributing team member
• Manage multiple large and small projects simultaneously
• Adapt to changing Department priorities
• Learn new Standards of Work and software programs
  

• Bachelor's Degree in either construction, architecture, engineering, or any closely related field and 3 years of construction
  project management experience is preferred

OR

• 5 years of construction project management experience in lieu of a degree is preferred

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
• This position requires the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer