Facilities Project Manager (Operations & Maintenance)

Job Description

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a Facilities Project Manager (Operations & Maintenance) to lead and coordinate facilities operations and minor construction projects in support of the Office of College Facilities.

This role addresses a growing need for dedicated project management across a large and complex facilities portfolio spanning more than 2 million square feet, including over 500 campus buildings, eleven Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (ARECs), and cooperative extension sites across the Commonwealth.

About the Role

This position is essential to strengthening the college’s ability to proactively manage, maintain, and improve its geographically dispersed facilities. This role operates with a high degree of independence, managing multiple concurrent projects and serving as the primary point of contact for project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent training and field experience, in construction management, facility management, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret design/construction documents and effectively administer contracts.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction means and methods.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and records management skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar digital plan review and markup tools.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience in a higher education or research facility context.
• Agricultural facility or operations expertise.
• Knowledge of building systems and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience working in geographically dispersed environments.
• OSHA 10 or 30–hour certificate in general industry or construction.
• Familiarity with safety practices (construction and/or agricultural settings).

Additional Information

• Must wear safety/PPE equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• This position is designated as emergency personnel and must have the ability to meet a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends and available on-call by telephone and/or cell phone for critical or time-sensitive needs.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.