Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County Public Library

Job Description:

Construction Project Manager - Jefferson County Public Library

Description

The Construction Project Manager oversees the planning, construction, and redesign of Jefferson County Public Libraries (JCPL) facilities, including project development, plan review, scheduling, cost estimation, and final project billing. This position is responsible for the management and oversight of contractors delivering construction services for existing or new library facilities.

This position serves as the Library’s primary point of coordination during active construction, providing day to day field oversight to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget conformance.

Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
04/29/26
Division:
Library Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Hiring Range: $75,761.10 - $98,489.44 Annually

• CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Plans, directs and supervises construction projects and activities. Ensures accuracy and conformance with construction standards. Conducts hazard assessment and provides ongoing oversight of active construction sites to ensure safety. Participates in construction projects through project development and plan review, cost estimating, scheduling and coordination of internal and external resources. Determines project feasibility and constructability and develops detailed project construction schedules, resource plans and timelines aligned with budgetary constraints. Oversees staffing, equipment and material coordination to support construction execution. Oversees day‑to‑day construction activities, coordinating contractors, consultants, inspectors and internal stakeholders, including work in occupied facilities. Monitors construction quality and conformance with approved plans, specifications, codes, accessibility requirements and Library standards. Maintains construction schedules and project records and addresses schedule risks or delays as needed
• PROCUREMENT: Develops specifications and manages the procurement of vendors, materials, equipment and services in accordance with technical requirements. Monitors expenditures, prepares operational budgets and oversees purchasing of equipment, tools and materials. Reviews contractor pay applications and change documentation for accuracy and alignment with approved scope, schedule and budget.
• OPERATIONS SUPPORT: Ensures accurate and timely reporting and construction documentation. Manages and evaluates contractor performance throughout construction. Coordinates construction closeout, including punch lists, inspections and final documentation turnover.

• EXPERTISE: Works as an internal subject matter expert on facility and construction projects, including constructability, sequencing, safety and long‑term operational considerations.

• FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Participates in strategic and budgetary planning procedures. Provides input to annual plans, budgets and assists with system-wide initiatives. Contributes to department evaluations and reports.

• MANAGEMENT: Provides leadership aligned with the Library's mission, vision and values, collaborates across teams and participates in ongoing professional development.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected] . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Required: Bachelor's degree or education and experience equivalency.

Required: Minimum 5 years of work-related experience.

To be considered for this position, please upload: Resume AND Cover Letter

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Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum five years

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Category:
Engineering & Construction Services