Construction Project Manager

City of Albuquerque, NM

$93K — $98K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.
  • 6 years of experience in facility construction or architectural design.
  • 3 years supervisory experience required.
  • Valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by hire date.
  • Possession of City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise architectural and construction activities for multiple projects.
  • Serve as project manager for assigned capital projects.
  • Coordinate and evaluate the work of staff and consultants on renovation projects.
  • Monitor efficiency of service delivery and recommend staffing levels.
  • Ensure compliance with energy conservation methods and regulations.
  • Liaise with other city departments on project-related matters.
  • Develop project schedules and budget estimates.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with exposure to diverse construction environments.
  • Opportunity to manage significant capital improvement projects.
  • Involvement with facility maintenance and energy conservation initiatives.
  • Professional growth through participation in group meetings and trend updates.
Full Job Description
Salary : $93,475.20 - $98,134.40 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Aviation
Division: AV-Airport Planning & Dev
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of professional project management duties for facility renovation and new facility construction projects including professional and technical engineering, architectural or landscape architectural services and activities, construction management, capital project fiscal planning, project planning, design, plan check, inspection, and project budget and scheduling for multiple projects; direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate a variety of projects as assigned, which may include facility maintenance, building renovations and remodeling, and energy conservation; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Essential and Supplemental Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.
  1. Assume management and supervisory responsibility for professional and technical architectural or landscape architectural services and activities, construction management, capital project fiscal planning, project planning, design, plan check, inspection, project budgets and scheduling for multiple projects.
  2. Serve as project manager for assigned capital projects.
  3. Participate in inspection and construction administrative services for assigned (CIP) capital improvement projects.
  4. Plan, direct, coordinate, assign, review and evaluate the work activities, products, methods and procedures of staff and consultants responsible for performing a wide variety of multiple professional and technical renovations and new development of capital projects.
  5. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
  6. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend within departmental policy, appropriate services and staffing levels.
  7. Ensure proper energy conservation methods are identified and enforced within assigned facilities.
  8. Oversee the administration of landscape maintenance contracts; ensure compliance with contract standards and specifications.
  9. Maintain facilities in compliance with applicable regulations; oversee the inspection and evaluation of major and minor equipment repair and/or preventive maintenance requirements.
  10. Coordinate the maintenance and repair of all systems such as HVAC, communications and utility systems.
  11. Maintain compliance of all unified code standards, including ADA.
  12. Serve as the primary liaison with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies, for all assigned projects; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
  13. Assist in managing and coordinating the maintenance of construction project facilities, including facility maintenance, energy conservation, and security systems maintenance and user agency related activities.
  14. Develop project status reports, construction and design schedules, analysis sheets; estimate project construction costs and/or allowable construction costs, and develop budget sheets.
When Assigned to Aviation:
  1. Assume administrative responsibility and oversight for construction projects, including inspection services and field observations to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, regulations, ordinances and City approved plans.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the applicable field (facility operations and maintenance, building design and construction, etc.)
  2. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
  3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

When Assigned to Aviation:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture; and

Six (6) years experience in any combination of the following areas:
  • facility construction
  • architectural design/construction
  • design/construction or capital project management; and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
When Assigned to Aviation:

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Working Conditions

Environmental:
Office, field and construction environment; exposure to computer screens; occasional exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions and work around heavy construction equipment; when assigned to cultural services may have exposure to animals, zoo environment.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
01

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
  • No High School Diploma
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Non/degree accredited- Some College
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Doctorate

02

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
  • No experience
  • 1 to less than 6 months
  • 6 to less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years to less than 11 years
  • 11 years to less than 12 years
  • 12 years to less than 13 years
  • 13 or more years

03

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).
  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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