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Project Manager, Buildings

City of Pittsburgh

Public Works

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Not specified

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April 3, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the design and construction of city-owned buildings and facilities, from initial planning through to completion, often coordinating with external experts like architects and engineers.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience managing complex building projects in a professional setting, who is organized, communicates well, and can handle multiple tasks at once.

It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about public infrastructure in an urban environment.

Key Requirements

  • Three years of full-time experience in design or managing multi-disciplined capital projects in an architecture firm
  • Residency in the City of Pittsburgh required prior to employment and throughout
  • Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or equivalent) required and must be maintained
  • Complete application including education, work experience, resume, and supplemental questions
  • Official transcripts verifying post-secondary education required prior to hire
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background investigation, including criminal, driver's license, and tax checks

Full Job Description

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Facilities, Architecture Division, manages all design and construction projects for City-owned and operated facilities. Design may be completed either in-house or through consultant contract depending on size and complexity of the project. We are presently looking for experienced professionals to administer and manage work for multiple-phase construction projects from preliminary design until completion. Applicants must communicate clearly with consultants across multiple disciplines such as Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, and Engineers, and effectively track progress and process through all phases of design on all assigned projects.?

Department: Public Works
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $86,008 - $89,939 per year.
Union Group: None, this is a non-union position
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

Requirements

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

  • Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
  • Applicants must be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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  • A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

    Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.


    NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.

    The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.

    Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

    NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

    Qualifying Requirements: Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.

    You will be sent an eligibility letter via email regarding your eligible/ineligible status.


    • WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time experience in design or managing multi-disciplined Capital projects in an Architecture Firm. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
    • EDUCATION: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or general equivalency.
    • EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position, based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above.

      The Total Qualifying Requirement is three (3) years.

      (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.) Eligible applicants must possess one of the following combinations of education and work experience:

      • High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience in design or managing multi-disciplined Capital projects in an Architecture Firm.
        • OR
      • An Associate Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, and one (1) year of full-time paid professional experience in design or managing multi-disciplined Capital projects in an Architecture Firm.
        • OR
      • A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Structural Engineering, or MEP Engineering.
        • OR
      • Any degree accredited by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and/or a degree accredited by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification.
        • OR
      • Be a Registered Architect (RA), Certified Interior Designer (CID), Professional Engineer (PE), or have an Architecture Experience Program (AXP) Certificate per the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).


      Qualifications

      If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).

      You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.

      Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

      • Written: None required for this position.
      • Performance: None required for this position.
      • Medical: None required for this position.

      Additional Information

      • Supervises consultant work for planning, design, construction, construction administration, and inspection of complex multi-disciplined Capital projects in various areas, including but not limited to City-owned or operated offices, recreation centers, shelters, Public Safety facilities, and support service warehouses.
      • Designs and manages in-house projects from community engagement through project closeout.
      • Prepares project scope, and other contract or bid documents for consultant and vendor services.
      • Manages complex relationships with other departments, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
      • Directs work of assigned City personnel; evaluates work; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required.
      • Develops and reviews construction documents, reports, shop drawings, and other project documents, in collaboration with design and consultant teams.
      • Applies extensive knowledge of design and construction project management concepts, principles, methods and best management practices.
      • Develops and maintains project budgets and schedules, and monitors performance of all parties connected to assigned projects.
      • Provides status reports on all assigned projects to supervisor/senior staff as needed.
      • Reviews invoices and payrolls. Verifies and approves work performed by consultants and contractors.
      • Performs activities and functions of related entry level personnel as assigned or required.
      • Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pittsburgh-5265643