Project Manager, Building Operations and Construction

Office of Legislative Services

Notice of Vacancy

Title: Project Manager, Building Operations and Construction

Location: Office of Legislative Services

Administrative Unit

State House Annex

West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey

Salary: $94,880.97

The Office of Legislative Services (OLS) is an agency of the New Jersey Legislature established by law to provide professional, nonpartisan staff support services to the Legislature including its officers, members, committees, and commissions. OLS operates under the authority of the Legislative Services Commission, a 16-member bipartisan panel with equal representation from each House of the Legislature.

The goal of OLS is to facilitate the work of the New Jersey Legislature and to enable and promote public understanding of the legislative process. As nonpartisan employees of the Legislature, OLS staff are prohibited from engaging in political activity or taking a public position with regard to any matter before the Legislature.

Description: The Project Manager, Building Operations and Construction provides building operations and project management services for the Capitol Complex and/or District Office Program. Work may be based throughout the State and may involve frequent travel.

Duties include: providing project management oversight for renovations or new construction of tenant fit-out spaces for the District Office Program and office spaces within the Capitol Complex; acts as owner’s (OLS) representative for construction projects within a portfolio of buildings to ensure adherence to specifications, standards, and codes; acts as tenant liaison on building compliance issues, assists with tenant fit-out cost projections and development of building standards particularly related to security systems implementation.

Requirements:

Education*:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, interior design, construction management, project management, facility management, or related field.

Preferred Education:

• Project Management certification (PMP) or LEED Green Associate.

* Foreign degrees and/or transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. at applicant’s expense. Please attach copy of transcript and evaluation with application. Candidates will not be considered for the position if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal.

Experience:

• Eight years of experience in construction project management.

Preferred Experience:

• Eight years of experience building operational management programs including security measures and construction oversight in government facilities or historical preservation.
• Membership in a trade organization such as IIDA, AIA, GBCI.

Substitution:

• Applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis and must have a minimum of 12 years of experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to traverse construction sites safely, including but not limited to, climbing ladders, walking roofs, traversing scaffolding.
• Valid driver’s license to travel throughout the State of New Jersey.

Residency Law: Pursuant to the “New Jersey First Act,” all persons newly hired by the Office of Legislative Services, unless exempted by the law, shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey State employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than seven days, but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the Act.

Authorization to work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The Office of Legislative Services does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Pay Transparency: The salary for this position is $94,880.97. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental, and prescription coverage; Public Employees’ Retirement System pension program; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; leave program which includes vacation, sick, and administrative leave; 13 paid State holidays; voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT); Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Commuter TaxSave; NJBest 529 College Savings Plan; and Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans. For additional information on State benefits please visit: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/.

Please respond by: April 16, 2026

Date Posted: April 2, 2026

The Office of Legislative Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,880.97 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess the ability to traverse construction sites safely, including but not limited to, climbing ladders, walking roofs, traversing scaffolding?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction project management: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person