Delaware State Police

Coordinates and oversees construction projects and contractors to ensure compliance with state laws, department and division policies and procedures.

 Provides technical assistance in defining and determining the feasibility of construction and renovation projects.

 Develops construction project budgets and approves expenditures.

 Provides technical input into the development of project specifications and drawings.

 Oversees contract bidding to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and state bidding laws.

 Selects and recommends approval of professional services.

 Reviews, approves and coordinates payment of services and change orders.

 Supervises physical plant maintenance trade mechanics

 Performs related work as necessary.

Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of buildings, facilities and structural construction and project planning and administration.

 Knowledge of contract writing, negotiating and specification writing.

 Knowledge of cost estimating practices and techniques.

 Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and standards.

 Knowledge of state, department and division goals and objectives.

 Knowledge of state budgetary cycle and fiscal policies.

 Skill in interpreting contracts, blueprints and schematics.

 Skill in negotiating professional service contracts.

 Skill in problem solving and decision making. 

 Skill in prioritizing multiple project responsibilities effectively.

 Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule and oversee construction projects.

 Ability to recognize and mediate diverse and or conflicting priorities.

 Ability to understand, interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and standards.

Experience in construction project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of construction projects.

Experience in interpreting national and local building and fire codes.

Experience in interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.

Experience in contract administration which includes overseeing the development and negotiation of contracts and bid specifications; managing bid openings; awarding and executing contracts.

Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of employment.   Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of employment. 

BENEFITS:

 To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit the DHR web-site at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

    *The State of Delaware - An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer*