Manager, Projects II (Design) (2 Positions)

About the role

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 30, 2026. Applications received after January 30, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Aid in providing architectural services in support of the University (this includes computer-aided design).
• Supervise contracted design agents, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Consult with appropriate university personnel on proposed architectural projects and develop preliminary scope of new projects.
• Prepare or oversee project programming and preliminary budget spreadsheets and schedules.
• Absorb and initiate URI and state agency approvals to start projects, including all funding approvals.
• Recommend project site selection recommendations and approvals from the appropriate university committees.
• Create Request for Proposal documents, as needed, for outsourced architect/engineering services consultants and manage the selection process.
• Assist the Assistant Vice President and Associate Director with interviews and presentations.
• Negotiate and prepare Owner-Architect agreements, descriptions of project scope, detailed project budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate approvals with University Counsel and URI Purchasing offices.
• Prepare, review, and recommend modifications to plans and specifications for construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects for compliance.
• Provide final building design floor plans to the Assistant Director, Spatial Services.
• Manage the design process including meetings, budgets, schedules, and the documentation of decisions.
• Coordinate planning and design decisions with college deans, department heads, and building committees involved with the process.
• Lead design management to inspire a process that fosters fine architecture, efficient and effective building systems, and the development of a livable and community-focused university campus.
• Coordinate and work closely with maintenance/trades personnel to ensure consistency between new construction and major rehabilitation project designs for maintenance and repair requirements.
• Develop and manage the application of University of Rhode Island Building Design Guidelines.
• Meet with appropriate users and project process partners and coordinate the university’s design review comments.
• Provide management of the design and specifications of fixed equipment within a project and coordinate with movable equipment and furniture planning.
• Prepare and present regular project reports and updates appropriate URI directors and committees on the status of projects.
• Liaise between Campus customers and design agents.
• As projects require, provide coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain oversight of construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects, coordinate needs with design and construction agents, and issue reports.
• Prepare and present project contract documents for advertisement and public bidding of work.
• Evaluate design-related change orders and make recommendations to the Assistant Vice President and Associate Director.
• Prepare project public relations materials and make presentations to the campus community and other audiences.
• Serve on various department, division, and university committees.
• Liaise with outside agencies (federal, state and local) regarding progress, completion, and project close-out.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or architecture.
• Evidence of registration as a professional engineer, architect, or project management professional.
• Minimum of five years of cumulative experience in design or construction management and administration, including construction estimating experience.
• Working knowledge of building code requirements and standard construction specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Willingness to travel throughout the University community.
• Experience using computer-aided design and computer project scheduling systems.
• Ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to subordinates and others.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports to include recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports.
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Able to provide own means of transportation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or architecture (preferred).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $90,000 - $105,000

Schedule

Not specified.

Environmental Conditions

This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered in this position. The potential exists where noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils and wearing a respirator might also be encountered. This position requires bending, reaching, ascending and descending ladders and stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, and hearing.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16102