Project Manager- Higher Education

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Design:
  • Oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the institution's specifications.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
  • Cookordination all phases of the project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all parties, including university staff, contractors, architects, and consultants.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, project logs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Procurement & Contract Management:
  • Work with the planning and design teams to define project scope, objectives, and schedules.
  • Facilitate coordination between design professionals and university stakeholders to align project goals with institutional needs.
  • Review project designs for compliance with university standards, regulations, and sustainability goals.
  • Ensure that all applicable codes, laws, and safety standards are followed during the design and construction processes.
• Budget & Cost Control:
  • Manage the selection and procurement of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Negotiate and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Oversee the bidding process and recommend contractors/vendors to senior management.
  • Monitor project budgets to prevent cost overruns.
  • Approve contractor invoices and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering techniques when appropriate.
• Risk Management & Safety:
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and monitor project budgets to prevent cost overruns.
  • Approve contractor invoices and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering techniques when appropriate.
  • Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure construction projects adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and institutional policies.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance and quality control.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for any issues that arise during construction, resolving conflicts as they occur.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:
  • Provide regular updates to university leadership, stakeholders, and department heads on the status of projects.
  • Organize and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions, milestones, and action items.
  • Ensure that all stakeholders are informed of any changes or delays affecting the project timeline or budget.
  • Ensure that all punch-list items are completed to the institution's satisfaction.
  • Coordinate the transfer of building operations and maintenance information to university facilities management staff.
  • Prepare final reports and financial documents, including project completion reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in managing construction projects, with a focus on higher education or institutional projects (preferred).
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Experience working with architects, contractors, and facility management teams.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of construction-related software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project).
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.

Pay

• Compensation Range: $116,930.89 - $133,635.31

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships