Real Estate Project Manager (Administrative Officer 3)

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on state operations and improve services for millions of Pennsylvanians? This is your opportunity to take on a leadership role in shaping the future of space optimization across Pennsylvania's state agencies. By applying for this position, you will have the chance to drive strategic initiatives, manage multi-million dollar projects, and work alongside influential stakeholders at all levels of government. You will play a key role in fostering cross-agency collaboration, streamlining processes, and leading innovative change management efforts that will directly enhance how resources are utilized across the Commonwealth. This is more than just a job, it is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and lead high-profile projects that will leave a lasting legacy. If you are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and ready to take your career to the next level, we want you on our team!

As a Real Estate Project Manager, your primary responsibility is to support the statewide space optimization and utilization plan by identifying barriers faced by the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) team, tracking efforts to align with agency goals, and improving service delivery for Pennsylvanians. This includes fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, managing engagement, and coordinating co-location opportunities between state agencies to improve collaboration and operational efficiency. You will also have the opportunity to lead change management efforts, ensuring stakeholders are prepared for new processes and environments, and proactively addressing roadblocks related to project budgets, procurement policies, and operational constraints. Work involves tracking multi-million dollar projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met, and developing standardized policies and procedures for space management across the Commonwealth. Additional responsibilities include:

• Engaging with city and county officials to align objectives and overcome jurisdictional challenges related to space requirements and leasing solutions
• Working with the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) to develop and report on space utilization metrics, ensuring continuous improvement based on user feedback
• Ensuring project compliance with budgetary guidelines and statutory requirements
• Preparing and delivering progress reports to leadership and external stakeholders
• Promoting cross-functional collaboration, leading pre- and post-project evaluations, and ensuring continuous process improvements

Turn your dedication and ambition into a fulfilling career with the Office of Business Operations!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Office hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, work schedule will be discussed during the interview.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 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.
• 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.

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 valid driver's license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience managing a large-scale space utilization or office consolidation project
• Experience coordinating space requirements between multiple agencies or departments
• Experience working with city or county officials on space planning or leasing projects
• Experience implementing or managing change management strategies related to space optimization or office relocations
• Experience overseeing budgets and procurement for space utilization projects, particularly in a government or public sector setting

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.

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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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.