Project Manager – Capital Projects

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

This position is located in the Division of Facilities Development (DFD), Bureau of Architecture and Engineering. This position may allow remote/work from home flexibility depending on the needs of the position and work unit. This position will also require independent statewide travel throughout Wisconsin to remote locations and onsite meetings on a regular basis. This topic can be discussed in more detail at the interview process. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and LTE vacancies that occur in the next six months.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

This is a technical engineering / architectural position which manages, directs, and leads the activities of architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers in the delivery of construction projects. The primary responsibilities of this position include managing complex infrastructure and facilities projects from design through construction, the review and analysis of designs prepared by outside consultants, providing technical support to state agencies, providing site inspections, and troubleshooting analysis, developing, and maintaining design guidelines and specifications, and developing design and bidding documents. 

If you have graduated from a recognized college or university with a degree in an engineering field such as civil, electrical, electronic, environmental, mechanical, or structural engineering; or are registered as a professional engineer or architect with Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), please see job announcement 20340, you may be a great fit!

This position in the schedule-range 81-30. The annual salary is between $93,600 and $124,467.20. An additional $1.00 per hour add-on may be provided to those that qualify based on licensure/registration. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
 

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program – a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Qualified applicants will have education, training, and/or experience in:

1. Project management (e.g. management of budget, scope, and schedule of projects, or similar) 
2. Architecture and/or engineering design review and analysis (e.g. evaluation of system design, or similar)
3. Providing technical assistance and troubleshooting facility issues.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at [email protected]. 

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 11, 2026.