Statewide Construction Manager-Licd

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7/27/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-04289

Statewide Construction Manager-Licd

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$59,556.72 - $89,336.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Dept for Facilities and Support Srvs

Location

403 Wapping Street

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Division of Engineering and Contract Administration (DECA) is responsible for managing the State's capital construction projects for a majority of the Executive Branch agencies across the State. The Statewide Project Manager-Licensed is a position for a licensed architect or engineer. Multiple using agencies across the state depend on DECA for assistance in managing their capital construction projects. The Statewide Project Branch Manager review budgets, monitor expenditures, coordinate design and observe construction throughout the process.

The position requires travel with occasional overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages professional consultants and construction contractors
• Approves all phases of design
• Approves payments for progression of the projects
• Serves on selection committees for the selection of professional consultants
• Assists agencies in identifying building needs and establishing budgets
• Develops and maintains project records and documents
• Participates in construction meetings and inspections and assists in resolving design and construction issues

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:

• Applicant should be licensed architect or engineer
• Good computer skills
• Detailed and organized
• Good communication skills
• Able to work with customers and providers and must be able to hold contractors to their schedule.

We're looking for an experienced architects or engineers who also likes working with people. Do you thrive on managing a wide range of projects in a challenging and dynamic environment? If this sounds like you, we would love the opportunity to review your application for this Statewide Project Manager-Licensed.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience above that required for licensure.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a professional architect by the State Board of Examiners and Registration of Architects OR, must be licensed as a professional engineer by the State Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors . gov Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification (s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work typically is in an office setting and at construction sites. Work at construction sites may involve walking around dirty and dusty environments, asbestos, dynamite, and noise, which may require compliance with safety procedures. Extensive travel throughout the Commonwealth is generally required. Self-management and prioritization of specific work tasks is required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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