Project Manager (Journey)

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Position Information

Position Number 999513 Functional Title Project Manager (Journey) Position Type Administration - Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) provides overall planning, design, and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement and non-capital projects for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, the department manages the budget, design, and construction of these projects. The goal of the department is to ensure that the University obtains what is needed, at the desired quality, and the project is constructed within the determined schedule and budget. FDC actively manages approximately 90+ projects simultaneously with total funding of over $400 million dollars annually from State appropriations, State R&R funds or self-liquidated monies. The department directly interfaces with all university divisions, State Construction Office administrators, UNC System Administration, external design firms, contractors and vendors.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous Project Management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to and potentially exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight. The purpose and intent of this position is to execute the following duties for assigned projects: (a) act as agent for the department maintaining responsibility for customer relations and customer satisfaction; (b) perform pre-design, advance planning, or programming services as demanded by the project requirements; and provide management and oversight of contracted design and construction services. Duties shall be as necessitated by project requirements and may include, but are not limited to: writing and creating project related technical scoping documents for customers and consultants; development and management of project schedules and budgets; technical review of construction documents; oversight and management of construction activities in the field. Implicitly within these duties are administrative tasks associated with the formation of contracts, processing of payments, and maintenance of project records in digital and hard copy formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN THE ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.
• SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE LICENSURE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS.
• ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in the areas of building design, building construction, design and construction project management.
• Design and construction experience in higher education building projects and experience with State Construction Office projects is highly desirable.
• Having a Project Management, Construction Management, or Facilities Management certification is advantageous.

Special Instructions to Applicants

UNC Greensboro has retained the services of Another Source services to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to them. To apply, please visit https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102488/project-manager--facilities-design-%26-construction--unc-greensboro/job to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and the position remains open until filled.

Recruitment Range $84,652 Org #-Department Facilities D&C-Departmental - 56411 Job Open Date 08/11/2026 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 75% Key Responsibility

Project Manager

Essential Tasks

This position will be responsible for managing multiple capital projects through the design and construction of the project.

• Prepare comprehensive project budget, schedule and estimate for capital projects.
• Prepare project declaration of scope for customer review and approval.
• Review project packages for accuracy and adherence to scope, budget, schedules and Quality.
• Ensure that plans are submitted to review by the state (if necessary) and the University community.
• Ensure all review comments/questions are satisfactory addressed before moving project into bid.
• Ensure project budgets and schedules are maintained throughout the project.
• Manage the contractual requirements for the project and analyses and recommends changes to contracts.
• Ensure the client is fully engaged during the entire process of the project.
• Provide routine communication regarding project status, changes in scope, schedule of budget.
• Ensure the client understands the changes that occur during the project.
• Attend site visits and project meeting to ensure that progress is meeting the schedule and budget.
• Perform inspections of work in place and provide documentation and direction to contractor and the designer.
• Schedule inspection by other departments (Facilities Operation, ITS, Police department.

Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility

Reporting

Essential Tasks

• Update and Provide accurate reporting of project details, updating all project database fields
• Update project schedules in scheduling software.

Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility

Employee Engagement

Essential Tasks

• Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings.
• Provide feedback on design and construction guidelines for the University.

Percentage Of Time Key Responsibility Essential Tasks

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - R, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - C, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - C Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - O, Extreme noise levels - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying?

• UNCGjobsearch Website

• Greensboro News and Record

• Other newspaper

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Inside Higher Ed

• Other Professional Journal/Website

• CUPA-HR

• UNC System Job Board

• Other Job Board

• Personal Networking

• Social Media

• NCWorks.gov

• • If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

• UNCGjobsearch Website

• Greensboro News & Record

• Carolina Peacemaker

• Other Newspaper

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Inside Higher Ed

• Other Professional Journal

• NCWorks.gov

• UNC System Job Board

• Other Online Job Board

• Personal Networking

• Other