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Posted: March 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Program Manager

Gwinnett County

Department of Support Services

Fresh

Location

Salary

Not specified

Closes

April 18, 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 leading major construction projects for county facilities, from planning and budgeting to overseeing design, building, and completion, ensuring everything meets standards and stays on track.

It supports the department director in handling big capital projects like new builds and renovations across the county.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in construction or engineering who enjoys managing complex projects and working with teams to deliver results on time and within budget.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, or Architecture
  • Five years of experience in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience to perform essential duties
  • Ability to manage design and construction of large capital projects per standards, codes, and guidelines
  • Skills in developing project budgets and scopes
  • Experience procuring and reviewing proposals for design and construction
  • Provide oversight for project budget, schedule, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty phases

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for managing large to complex facility construction projects that have countywide impact and will provide project management support to the Director in the development and oversight of capital projects involving new construction and renovations. Additionally, this position will serve as a Project Manager and/or Construction Owner's Representative.
Job Description
This position is responsible for managing large to complex facility construction projects that have countywide impact and will provide project management support to the Director in the development and oversight of capital projects involving new construction and renovations. Additionally, this position will serve as a Project Manager and/or Construction Owner's Representative.

Essential Duties
  • Manages the design and construction of large capital construction and renovation projects as per all applicable standards, codes, and guidelines
  • Assists in developing project budget and scope
  • Procures and reviews proposals for design as per project scope and budget
  • Provides oversight of design process in accordance with project goals and requirements
  • Assists in the advertisement and procurement of proposals for assigned construction projects
  • Provides owner oversight of the project budget, project schedule, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty phases
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Grade
The grade for this position is 107. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, or Architecture
  • Five years of experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
  • Professional Engineer License or Architect License

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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About Gwinnett County


Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.

The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

  • Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
  • Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
  • Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-gwinnett-5287059