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Construction Project Manager 2

Pierce County

Facilities Management

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Location

Salary

$44.34 - $56.65

per hour

Closes

April 1, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing small building maintenance projects for Pierce County facilities, from planning and coordinating with teams like architects and contractors to overseeing construction, handling budgets, and ensuring projects are completed safely and on time.

It's ideal for someone who is organized, enjoys solving practical problems in a team setting, and can balance fieldwork with office or remote tasks.

The role offers a supportive, collaborative environment focused on improving public spaces.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in planning and executing construction or maintenance projects, including coordination with tenants, architects, contractors, and staff
  • Ability to create drawings for bidding and permitting, draft specifications, and develop bid documents
  • Skills in project oversight, such as conducting site inspections, managing contracts, drafting change orders, and amendments
  • Proficiency in financial tasks like tracking project costs, approving invoices, and project closeout including O&M manuals and as-built records
  • Familiarity with procurement processes and procedures
  • Strong organizational skills to maintain project records in electronic file systems and maintenance work order systems
  • Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid (field, office, remote) environment

Full Job Description

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The Construction Project Manager 2 will work in a hybrid environment appropriate to ongoing activities and duties, including in the field, office, or remote. A telework agreement will be developed upon start to outline specifics.

Requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

The Construction Project Manager 2 (CPM2) is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented and likes to work with a variety of people and systems to solve building-related problems or improve facilities.

This role works with the entire Facilities Management Department to plan and execute projects.

This position resides within the Construction Division and is supported with resources, construction trend information, standardizations, processes, tools, and training.

The CPM2 will execute small building (maintenance) projects for the Maintenance and Operations Division.

This work includes coordination with building tenants, architects, contractors, and staff, following processes and procedures for procurement, and assisting Maintenance Division staff with facilities assessments, cost estimates, development of bid documents and through the successful execution and closeout of projects.

The CPM2 will perform duties such as creating drawings for bidding and permitting, draft specifications, conduct management and project oversight, including regular site inspections, and manage contract documents, including drafting change orders and amendments.

The CPM 2 will work with fiscal staff and management in the approval of invoices, tracking project costs, and closeout of projects, including receipt and delivery of O&M Manuals and updating as-built records.

The project manager will maintain project records in electronic file systems and the maintenance work order system as appropriate.

This is a unique, fast-paced environment that provides unique challenges and problems to solve on a day-to-day basis.

Construction Project Managers work in a hybrid environment appropriate to ongoing activities, including in the field, office, or remote, with a mixture of independent work while leading or contributing to a team with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to get a project completed.

There is a positive work environment that is supportive at each level in reaching a unified mission to provide quality spaces that are safe and ready to support Pierce County business each day.


Why It's a Great Department:

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem.

The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership.

Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

The Construction Division meets regularly as a team and also meets with Maintenance Supervisors as a team.

Construction Project Managers meet regularly with each other and one-on-one with employees, sharing information and responding to questions and concerns.

The work that Facilities does as a department supports all County departments' services and is appreciated by our tenants and leadership.

Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for both ourselves and the buildings.

The Maintenance and Operations Division manages daily operations such as building cleaning, grounds maintenance and a highly responsive and capable staff of building maintenance professionals performing repairs and monitoring building systems; manages preventative maintenance programs for major equipment and building components of facilities; performs renovations and equipment replacements which result in increased safety, security, efficiency and improved productivity for our tenants; provides assistance and consulting services to building tenants for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, remodeling and other tasks; ensures buildings meet safety, fire and accessibility code requirements.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Provide great customer service for our tenants and prioritize projects while expanding your knowledge in the commercial construction and maintenance project management field. Have a positive and enthusiastic work presence while working independently and leading a team on a variety of projects.


Your Future in this Role:

Facilities Management's mission is to provide quality spaces that are safe and ready to support Pierce County business each day.

A person working in our department should be able to communicate and execute projects so that our customers are satisfied with the services and their expectations are met.

A Construction Project Manager should also ensure that the resources and projects are managed regarding scope, schedule, and budget.

The department strives to make sure employees feel supported and experience job satisfaction by providing training and reviews.

This role is the second level in the Construction Project Management series and works to perform assignments with greater use of independent judgment and decision-making.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

  • Perform full range of planning and project management tasks relating to the construction of small building projects and components of large building projects.
  • Solicit quotations and proposals from contractors and subcontractors.
  • Develop requests for proposals, bids, and contracts; provide management oversight of contracts to ensure compliance with licensing, permits, and insurance requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of contracts for design, construction and/or maintenance work.
  • Oversee field activities of all phases and elements of a variety of projects to ensure contract specifications are met.
  • Observe and inspect work in progress to ensure proper procedures are utilized and project specifications are fulfilled.


A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

  • Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business/public administration, construction management, engineering, architecture or related field, and
  • Three or more years experience related to the position is required.
  • A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.


Licenses or Certifications

  • A valid driver’s license is required.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

  • Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
  • If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
  • If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.


This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.


At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-piercecountywa-5281851