Program Manager

Program Manager

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Appointed

Job Number

26-03716

Department

Department of Support Services

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

4/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing large to complex facility construction projects that have countywide impact and will provide project management support to the Director in the development and oversight of capital projects involving new construction and renovations. Additionally, this position will serve as a Project Manager and/or Construction Owners Representative.

Essential Duties

• Manages the design and construction of large capital construction and renovation projects as per all applicable standards, codes, and guidelines
• Assists in developing project budget and scope
• Procures and reviews proposals for design as per project scope and budget
• Provides oversight of design process in accordance with project goals and requirements
• Assists in the advertisement and procurement of proposals for assigned construction projects
• Provides owner oversight of the project budget, project schedule, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty phases
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Grade

The grade for this position is 107. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, or Architecture
• Five years of experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Professional Engineer License or Architect License

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in one of the following fields: - Engineering - Architecture - Construction Management

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associates degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

Which of the specified fields of study is your degree in: - Engineering - Architecture - Construction Management

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Construction Management
• Other

03

If you have a degree outside of the specified fields of study, indicate the type of degree and the field of study. If this is not applicable, please type N/A.

04

How many years of experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or directly related field do you have?

• none
• 0 to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

05

Describe your experience in the following areas: design and construction of facilities, utility systems, or transportation related projects.

06

Describe experience in design and construction of facility renovation projects.

07

Describe experience serving as an owners representative during design and construction.

08

Describe relevant experience in managing design contracts and design delivery by consultants.

09

Describe your project communication experience (i.e. presentations, meeting minutes, inspection reports, record keeping). If none, please list N/A.

10

Do you have experience using project management information systems such as e-Builder?

11

Describe experience in preparing or reviewing construction procurement packages for government agencies.

12

Do you have a Professional Engineer or Architect License?

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com