Assistant Manager - Project Management / Administrative Business Manager
Position Summary
Salary- Range $87,800 - $107,400 - annually depending on experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Eligible to work a partial remote schedule.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Supporting the Capital Project Delivery Manager in leading a team of project managers, administration, and successful delivery of capital projects.
- Developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving project management standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance processes, policies, templates, and best practices to enhance consistency, compliance, operational efficiency, and project outcomes.
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), including budget, schedule, change orders, contingency utilization, safety, and client satisfaction. Developing dashboards and reports that provide senior leadership with actionable insights and support informed decision-making. Utilizing project data to support quality assurance, risk management, compliance, audit activities, and continuous improvement.
- Overseeing project financial management, including: budgets, forecasts, cash flow, funding utilization, and change order review.
- Supporting capital project administrative activities for procurement, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a business-related field or construction management.
- Eight or more years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in office procedures and administration, or in performing responsibilities related to the operational activities of the employing unit; experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software and/or desktop publishing, web page software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license will be required for this position.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a business-related field or construction management.
- Experience with project management is preferred, 8+ years of experience related to administrative functions of an operating unit, and 3+ years of experience related to budgeting and financial analysis.
- Experience with implementation of processes and standards, monitoring performance of an operational group, and leading strategic initiatives at a unit level.
- Able to maintain focus and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption to work.
- A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical and communication skills, who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
- Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
- Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license will be required for this position. Must drive University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the Universities rigorous safe driving standards.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Bidding Eligibility
This position may be on-call for emergencies related to the operating unit's capital projects outside of normal working hours. The Bidding Eligibility ends on 09/01/2026 at 11:55 PM
Application Instructions
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