At-Will Contract Construction Project Manager, State Parks

Salary: $43.00 - $45.00 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Contract Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01220
Department: State Parks & Cultural Resources
Division: Cultural Resources
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ATAW99


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This At-Will Contract position is part of the Engineering and Construction department, which is responsible for managing multiple State Parks' Capital Construction projects of varying scope and cost statewide for the improvement of the health, life, and safety of the public. It is vital for the improvement of communities and the enrichment of lives.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Manage all aspects of the agency's construction projects from conception to closeout by ensuring the completion of existing projects and coordination of upcoming projects.
• Collaborate frequently with District Managers, field staff, various state and federal agencies, and other authorities having jurisdiction for project execution.
• Design a wide variety of projects from campgrounds and visitor centers to boat docks, bank stabilization, water and wastewater systems, and various other outdoor recreation projects.
• Provide oversight to architects and engineers.
• Coordinate the construction procurement process for varying construction delivery methods from advertisement to contracting.
• Assist in the development of facility plans for agency assets. Support the agency by attending the State Building Commission and the State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission quarterly meetings.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Professional Engineering License, or five (5) or more years in Construction Management.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge, skills, concepts, principles, and professional disciplines of engineering, architecture, construction, and project management.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures for purchasing, bid letting, contract writing, and contract awarding.
• Knowledge of ADA Standards, accessibility guidelines for outdoor recreation areas, various building codes, industry standards, construction quality control, and cost estimating.
• Skills in budget management and fiscal controls.
• Skills in project management, negotiation, consensus-building, problem resolution, and interpersonal relationships with agency staff, management, public, and private industry personnel.
• Ability to multi-task under minimal supervision.
• Ability to express conceptual ideas through sketches, drawings, and the use of computer-aided drafting software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work may be conducted outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Statewide travel is required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is an At-Will hourly position. The successful applicant will be offered a contract for up to two (2) years.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Non Benefit Position
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03


How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04


(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a Professional Engineering License or five (5) or more years of Construction Management experience?

• Yes
• No

06


If you have a Professional Engineering License, please enter the number in the box below.
07


(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08


(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
09


(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10


(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

11


(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question