Salary: $6,022.00 - $9,636.00 Monthly
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Finance and Administration
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Colorado Springs, CO
Department Contact Information: [email protected] or 719-714-5230
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Who May Apply:

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Job Location:

Department of Corrections Headquarters in Colorado Springs.

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job
This position is a Project Representative within the Facility Management Services (FMS). FMS manages construction projects within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Elements of this unit include long term planning of new construction, overseeing modifications to existing facilities, managing energy and utility services, and establishing design and safety standards in conjunction with physical plant, operational guidelines, and programming needs.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Determine and develop facility specific strategies, processes and operations necessary to execute the construction of new facilities and the renovation, upgrade and controlled maintenance of existing facilities;
• Assist in developing professional services contracts to include Request for Qualifications (RFQ), proposal submittals, interviews and selection for division director's approval;
• Review contract documents in all phases of development for completeness, appropriateness and cost/standard compliance, negotiates contract modifications;
• Distribution of contract documents to departmental committees and regulatory review authorities and ensure input incorporation by design professionals;
• Develop and track project schedule and budgets throughout the lifespan of the project, identify moveable equipment needs and prepare for procurement;
• Ensure contractor compliance to contracts and resolution of contract disputes and non-performance issues;
• Develop project budget allocations and schedule consisting of approval/authorization, resolution and negotiation of conflicts to ensure project completion within time and cost constraints, and review of pay applications, change orders and contract amendments;
• Oversee the work of contracted consultants to include program management, design, engineering, life/safety, environmental and construction management/general contractors and monitor daily progress and assure contractor warranty obligations are met;
• Routinely visits facility construction sites to meet with contractors, architects, engineers and facility staff and to oversee inspections of construction progress, code compliance, evaluate contractor's scheduled progress and payment requests and assist in implementing facility transition for maintenance and move-in;
• Direct project close-out, compiling and assessing facility recommendations for FMS collaboration in the development of Capital Construction and Controlled Maintenance requests

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1K2XX Project Manager I
Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

• Professional experience in construction management (must include managing the planning, design and construction of projects, from beginning to end), equal to seven (7) years.

Or

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education (including Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a closely related field) and full-time, *professional experience in construction management (must include managing the planning, design and construction of projects, from beginning to end), equal to seven (7) years.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Special Qualifications are Required at the time of application)

• An ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in construction or maintenance within a large governmental or corrections agency/organization;
• Additional years of professional, full-time experience in construction management;
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering blueprints;
• Experience working for a State of Colorado agency.
• Current ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certificate

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, Online Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination are required to:
  
  • Disclose the details of the prior termination or resignation on the application.
  • Explain why the circumstances of the prior separation should not disqualify them from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDOC.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexu