Space Management Project Manager (Administrative Officer 3)

State of Pennsylvania

$69K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year experience as an Administrative Officer 2 (or equivalent).
  • Four years of diverse office management experience, including personnel management and budgeting.
  • Project management experience required.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and use drafting software.
  • Experience with commercial furniture required.
  • Current Class C driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple workspace utilization projects for high-visibility agencies.
  • Gather information from stakeholders to translate needs into actionable plans.
  • Coordinate floor plan design and lease specifications for efficiency and functionality.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to staff on space management systems.
  • Monitor project status and maintain accuracy of space inventories using enterprise platforms.
  • Ensure workspace plans comply with safety codes and standards.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with standard working hours of 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday.
  • Opportunity for part-time telework, up to three days a week.
  • Accessible technology support and equipment for telework arrangement.
  • Structured career development and training opportunities.
  • Employment preference for qualified veterans.
Full Job Description
Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Bur Real Est
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 08650
Position Number: 50695103
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00153700
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Real Estate
Worksite Address: 401 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Siyan Hou
Contact Phone: 717.307.2131
Contact Email: [email protected]

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is key player in creating, coordinating, and delivering actionable and effective space planning improvements that ensure the efficient use of government facilities. As a Space Management Project Manager you will perform the following duties:
  • Project Coordination: Manage multiple, concurrent workspace utilization projects for a variety of high-visibility agencies, internal teams, and external stakeholders
  • Customer Communication: Work with technical staff, suppliers, and agencies to gather information and translate needs into plans and deliverables; present information to decision-making executives
  • Space Planning: Coordinate and support floor plan design, schematics and space analysis, and lease specification development to ensure results are efficient, functional, and cost-effective
  • Staff Oversight: Provide technical guidance to staff using design software and similar tools; train agency liaisons and internal staff on space management systems and procedures
  • Data Tracking: Use enterprise data platforms to monitor project status and ensure the accuracy of project details, space inventories, and reports
  • Standards Compliance: Ensure workspace plans follow accessibility requirements, safety codes, and space utilization standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Candidate must be able to travel to Harrisburg and other locations around the state to conduct site visits and attend in person meeting as required to perform job duties and meet operational needs.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • 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 current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.
  • You must have project management experience.
  • You must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and use drafting software.
  • You must have commercial furniture experience.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:
  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 2 for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No

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.
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

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.
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 visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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

Additional Requirement - Do you possess a current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension?
  • Yes
  • No

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.
Additional Requirement - Do you have project management experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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.
Additional Requirement - Are you able to read and interpret construction drawings and use drafting software?
  • Yes
  • No

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.
Additional Requirement - Do you have commercial furniture experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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.
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