Project Manager II

About the role

The Project Manager II is a mid-level leadership role responsible for developing, managing, and executing the university's annual Capital Additions, Replacements, and Renewals (CARR) program as well as ongoing Capital Construction projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and annual update of the Capital Additions, Replacements, and Renewals (CARR) program in alignment with institutional goals, available funding, and campus infrastructure needs.
• Oversee and refine a multi-year capital renewal strategy incorporating Facility Condition Index (FCI) and annual equipment replacement data.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Finance, and Campus Planning leadership to translate condition data into an actionable, prioritized, and fiscally responsible investment plan.
• Develop and maintain project scoring, ranking, and selection criteria to guide transparent decision-making year to year.
• Manage the execution of all projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate project scopes, budgets, schedules, and procurement with internal departments and external consultants or contractors.
• Track and report on project progress, expenditures, and key performance indicators to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for deferred maintenance (FCI) initiatives while representing the university in meetings with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure that all facilities improvements align with academic, research, and operational needs.
• Oversee the integration of facilities assessment data into the university's capital planning systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness to support long-term planning and compliance reporting.
• Partner with IT and Facilities Operations to improve tools and systems that track building conditions, project outcomes, and investment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, and at least seven years of experience in the management of institutional/commercial construction projects, and an extensive knowledge of building codes, building systems operation, and design, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training along with professional certifications.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital or deferred maintenance programs from planning through implementation.
• Vast knowledge of building systems and infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency with capital planning and project management tools (e.g., Excel, PMIS, FMS, GIS, or IWMS platforms).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage. Up to 8% retirement plan match. Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year. Educational benefits: UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners. For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD