What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Program Manager (Design and Construction Project Manager, DGS) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you interested in joining a mission-driven team that is dedicated to shaping the future of Pennsylvania's public infrastructure? The Department of General Services is searching for a Manager to lead the performance and quality of a dynamic portfolio of renovation and new construction projects spanning the Commonwealth's Capitol Complex, universities, hospitals, museums, correctional institutions, national guard readiness centers, state police, as well as parks and forests throughout Pennsylvania. Bring your ambition to our department and make your career aspirations a reality!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Commissioning Program Manager, you will be leading building commissioning across a statewide portfolio of capital projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and performance. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining program policies, standards, and processes that align with industry best practices, while supporting and enhancing the DGS Project Delivery System. Work involves serving as a subject matter expert by providing technical reviews and advising project teams on scope, cost, schedule, and risk. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders to establish contracts and integrate commissioning into project plans. Additionally you will be responsible for monitoring performance, reviewing consultant deliverables, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis, training, and outreach.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work schedule start and end times are flexible and are established with the employee during the hiring process.
- Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Six years of professional building design, construction administration, or construction management experience for renovations and new construction for commercial, institutional, or educational buildings, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, construction science, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Professional Land Surveyor, or Professional Geologist by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a reciprocal jurisdiction; or possession of valid professional level certification issued by a nationally recognized and accredited professional certification program in Master Level of Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have the ability to demonstrate professionalism, communicate effectively, as well as interact and work well with others in groups.
- You must have a minimum of 6 years of experience in commissioning and related work.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Minimum 6 years of experience in building commissioning processes, including in-depth understanding of IBC, ASHRAE and other pertinent industry standards
- Minimum 4 years of experience developing and negotiating contracts for building commissioning services
- Minimum 4 years of experience facilitating meetings, resolving conflict, and promoting collaboration on a project team
- Experience leading business process improvement with a strong focus on customer service
- Certified ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)
- Possess an LEED AP certification
- Understanding of IBC, ASHRAE, and other industry standards
- Number of contracts for building commissioning or other services have you developed or negotiated
- Experience with Microsoft products
- Level of experience with Microsoft Office modules
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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