Facilities Project Manager

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Facilities Project Manager

Posting Summary

Oversee a range of facilities management projects, from small renovations and plant improvement/deferred maintenance projects to complex construction projects. Coordinate cost estimates as needed for relocations, renovations, facility improvements and capital equipment replacement. Supervise external consultants and contractors, coordinate and communicate all phases of projects to University user groups, service providers and design and construction management personnel to form a project. Ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Organize active projects within each phase. Provide in field monitoring progress of activities and schedule. Ensure the most efficient use of all resources (internal and external labor). Provide technical assistance for outside contracted services. Enforce contract requirements while working with campus partners to keep projects within budget and on schedule. Promote a workplace which encourages safety within the field.

This position works within a broader division that has a universal commitment to workplace inclusiveness, environmental sustainability and delivering exceptional customer service.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

-Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or construction technology and a minimum of two years’ experience working as a superintendent, or construction/field coordinator or manager on capital projects.

-Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain, and driver’s check required.

-Ability to communicate effectively and contribute as part of a team.

-Must possess organizational skills and knowledge of the design and construction process project process; specifically, the proper use and applications of construction methods and materials. -Familiar with project management software (i.e. Microsoft Project or Procore), other computer software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and drawing review software such as Bluebeam.

-Familiarity with AIA construction contracts, and typical processes for requests for information, change orders, OSHA requirements, dispute resolution, and estimating.

-Effective organizational skills are necessary to coordinate multiple construction projects concurrently.

-Demonstrated ability to organize and communicate with others in a team environment and communicate effectively with key constituents.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range 75,000-90,000 annually

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 11/17/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Fac Eng, Design & Plan PC3 X

Posting Number S5824PO

Department Planning Design & Construction/11105

Position Number 00027706

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

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