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Real Estate Project Manager (Administrative Officer 3)

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-30862

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Off of Bus Op

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08650

Position Number

50698502

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00154000

Bureau / Division

Office of Business Operations

Worksite Address

401 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Nichole Okum

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on state operations and improve services for millions of Pennsylvanians? This is your opportunity to take on a leadership role in shaping the future of space optimization across Pennsylvania's state agencies. By applying for this position, you will have the chance to drive strategic initiatives, manage multi-million dollar projects, and work alongside influential stakeholders at all levels of government. You will play a key role in fostering cross-agency collaboration, streamlining processes, and leading innovative change management efforts that will directly enhance how resources are utilized across the Commonwealth. This is more than just a job, it is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and lead high-profile projects that will leave a lasting legacy. If you are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and ready to take your career to the next level, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Real Estate Project Manager, your primary responsibility is to support the statewide space optimization and utilization plan by identifying barriers faced by the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) team, tracking efforts to align with agency goals, and improving service delivery for Pennsylvanians. This includes fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, managing engagement, and coordinating co-location opportunities between state agencies to improve collaboration and operational efficiency. You will also have the opportunity to lead change management efforts, ensuring stakeholders are prepared for new processes and environments, and proactively addressing roadblocks related to project budgets, procurement policies, and operational constraints. Work involves tracking multi-million dollar projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met, and developing standardized policies and procedures for space management across the Commonwealth. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Engaging with city and county officials to align objectives and overcome jurisdictional challenges related to space requirements and leasing solutions

+ Working with the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) to develop and report on space utilization metrics, ensuring continuous improvement based on user feedback

+ Ensuring project compliance with budgetary guidelines and statutory requirements

+ Preparing and delivering progress reports to leadership and external stakeholders

+ Promoting cross-functional collaboration, leading pre- and post-project evaluations, and ensuring continuous process improvements

Turn your dedication and ambition into a fulfilling career with the Office of Business Operations!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50698502)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Office hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, work schedule will be discussed during the interview.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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.

+ 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:

+ One year as an Administrative Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

+ Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, including experience in personnel management budgeting or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must possess a valid driver's license.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Experience managing a large-scale space utilization or office consolidation project

+ Experience coordinating space requirements between multiple agencies or departments

+ Experience working with city or county officials on space planning or leasing projects

+ Experience implementing or managing change management strategies related to space optimization or office relocations

+ Experience overseeing budgets and procurement for space utilization projects, particularly in a government or public sector setting

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.

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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 2 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in varied office management or staff work in a public or private organization, including experience in personnel management, budgeting or procurement?

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Master's degree or higher

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Some coursework

+ None

06

Additional Requirement:Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

08

Preferred Qualification:Do you experience managing a large-scale space utilization or office consolidation project?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Preferred Qualification:Do you have experience coordinating space requirements between multiple agencies or departments?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Preferred Qualification:Do you have experience working with city or county officials on space planning or leasing projects?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Preferred Qualification:Do you have experience implementing or managing change management strategies related to space optimization or office relocations?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Preferred Qualification:Do you have experience overseeing budgets and procurement for space utilization projects, particularly in a government or public sector setting?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov