Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Project Management, the Project Manager is responsible for full cradle-to-grave delivery of assigned construction and facilities projects, from initial concept and programming through design, construction, close-out, and operational handoff. This is an individual contributor role with direct accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.
The role supports a campus environment with active operations and diverse stakeholders, requiring strong leadership, technical competence, and the ability to deliver projects while minimizing disruption to ongoing academic, residential, and support functions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage projects through the full lifecycle including planning, programming, design, permitting, procurement, construction, close-out, and turnover.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
Lead project kick-off meetings, establish project execution plans, and maintain clear documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate project close-out, ensuring all documentation, warranties, as-builts, and operational requirements are complete prior to handoff to Facilities Operations.
Planning, Cost & Schedule Management
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cash flow forecasts.
Track and control project costs, including review and approval of payment applications.
Manage change control processes, including directives, potential change orders, negotiation, documentation, and approval.
Collaborate with project controls and finance teams on monthly cost reporting and capitalization.
Consultant & Contractor Management
Manage architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate procurement, competitive bidding, and contract execution in collaboration with Sourcing and Legal.
Ensure contractor compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and campus policies.
Lead punch list activities and verify corrective work completion.
Permitting, Compliance & Coordination
Coordinate permitting, inspections, and approvals with applicable authorities and internal stakeholders.
Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, standards, and institutional requirements.
Coordinate access, security, and logistics for contractors working in occupied campus facilities.
Asset Turnover & Warranty Management
Ensure all relevant close-out documents are completed prior to release of final retention payment to contractor.
Manage warranty periods and coordinate corrective work prior to warranty expiration.
Conduct end-of-warranty walkthroughs and turnover meetings with Facilities Operations.
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years of construction project management experience in facilities or campus environments.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
Working knowledge of construction documents, contracts, cost estimating, and scheduling.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience working in active or occupied campus environments.
Experience coordinating projects in unionized settings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.