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Construction Services Assistant Director of Project Management

Hybrid

Recruitment # 250925-6690MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 9/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $115,466 - $157,448/year* *(New hires to state service start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/14/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (https://portal.ct.gov/das) is now seeking its next Construction Services Assistant Director of Project Management (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0566MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) in Hartford, CT.

What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) .

Position Details:

+ Full-time, 40 hours/week

+ Monday - Friday

+ Hybrid work opportunity

+ Located in Hartford, CT

The Role:

Within the Real Estate and Construction Services Division, Project Management manages the State’s Vertical Construction Projects from each project’s pre-design phase through design, construction and closeout phases.

Project Management operates in four teams; each team is led by an Assistant Director of Project Management (ADPM). These teams are comprised of Construction Services Project Manager and Building Construction Specialist classes of professionals. This division is collectively responsible for $2,170,000,000.00 in design and construction projects for 24 State Agencies.

Project Managers class of profession is the owner’s project representative for the State, and oversee multiple assigned projects of varying cost, phase, type, agency, and complexity. Project assignments are Statewide; with the Headquarters in Hartford.  Selected Candidates will be accepting this position knowing that their assignments could cover the whole State.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse at [email protected].

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for directing staff engaged in management, direction and oversight of assigned design and construction projects.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Directs staff and operations of division;

+ Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;

+ Formulates program goals and objectives;

+ Develops or assists in development of related policy;

+ Interprets and administers pertinent laws;

+ Evaluates staff;

+ Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;

+ Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact program activities;

+ Manages analysis and interpretation of reports and test results of engineering projects;

+ Ensures department meets objectives of complex agency project program including size, quality and schedule;

+ Coordinates contracts with client agencies to determine and meet their needs and manages all phases of complex projects from inception through design and construction;

+ Establishes resource requirements;

+ Determines availability of funding;

+ Responsible for monitoring and overseeing project budgets and ensuring project costs remain within budget;

+ Assists in program coordination of projects assigned to section including coordination of technical function with architectural and/or engineering projects;

+ Participates in selection and supervision of architectural and engineering firms, contract administration, review and approval of Technical Assistance reports;

+ Negotiates or assists in negotiating fees, terms and conditions;

+ Assists in planning organizational meetings with consultants, agencies and Construction Services staff to establish work schedules and develop and prepare items for Bond Commission agenda;

+ Conducts project coordination meetings;

+ Analyzes problems and recommends solutions;

+ Prepares reports for client agency and administration;

+ Oversees or manages project management system for all projects assigned to unit;

+ Ensures tracking systems and intra-unit communications are kept up to date;

+ Updates Technical Assistance reports to conform with regulations;

+ Approves proceed orders and change orders;

+ Negotiates contracts, analyzes designs and oversees construction works on projects;

+ Coordinates with agency for timely completion;

+ Identifies issues potentially affecting program throughout entire process;

+ Prepares training materials and participates in training technical staff;

+ Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ and ability to apply management principles and practices;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ relevant agency policies and procedures;

+ administration of project management programs including scheduling and financing;

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, architecture, construction management or facilities management and relationship to building construction and design of buildings, airports, recreational facilities, shore protection structures, power plants, sanitary and water systems and electrical systems;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ supervisory ability;

+ Ability to coordinate all technical and administrative work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in the field of project management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity in the functions of the design and/or construction of large building projects and utilities.

NOTE:

+ For state employees lead capacity is interpreted at the level of a Design Engineer 3 or Construction Services Project Manager.

+ Certification as a registered architect or engineer is also interpreted as lead capacity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture, engineering, construction management or facilities management may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience in successfully managing a public or institutional building design and construction project with a value greater than $40 Million

+ Experience managing staff and assigned consultants

+ Experience as the financial management lead of Public or Private Design and Construction Projects

+ Experience leading contract and change order negotiations

+ Experience in supporting public or private-sector clients on design and construction services

+ Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering (mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil) or Construction Management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a Professional Architect or Engineer License, Associate Constructor or Professional Constructor certification (AC-American Institute of Constructors) or Certificate as an Engineer in Training (EIT-National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying).

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from construction site environments and to a moderate degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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