Project Manager - Temporary

Project Manager - Temporary

Location

Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-00180

Unit

CO-Information Technology Services

Department

Project Management

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

8/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

For part-time/adjunct faculty only:

N/A (not a PT faculty role)

Projected average hours of work per week:

40 (full-time)

• Description
• Benefits
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General Function

Previous formal project management experience in a construction setting is ideal.

General Function:

Coordinate resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. This position will contribute to a safe and inclusive working environment with respect for a diversity of backgrounds and ableness.

This is a 3-month contract that may be extended

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as this posting may be taken down before the listed closing date once adequate candidate interest has been reached.

Duties and Responsibilities

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet with clients to take detailed briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project

Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

Ensure resource availability and allocation

Develop a detailed project plan to track progress

Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs

Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals

Communicate project status consistently (weekly/bi-weekly as appropriate) with project team and stakeholders

Report and escalate to management as needed

Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

Perform risk management to minimize project risks

Perform a formal project closure and communicate lessons learned to leadership

Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Manage multiple high priority projects at once

Coaches employees/staff as required to assist with milestones/deadlines

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and 5 years of related experience; or an Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution and 10 years of related experience.

Previous Experience in Construction Project Management

A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required at time of application. Certified Associate in Project Manager (CAPM) certification is preferred.

ITIL Foundation certification is required (or should be obtained within 9 months of appointment.

Certifications relevant to the items in Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics are preferred

Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of network telecommunication, system administration, analysis, design, and database management in terms of concepts, techniques and operating principles are highly preferred

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

Demonstrate project management skills

Lead and motivate other employees

Maintain effective working relationships with those within the project

Efficiently manage time and organize work

Communicate clearly, verbal and written

Maintain a customer focus in providing technology services

Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines

Evaluate Project Performance

Organized with attention to detail

Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to keep project team motivated to complete projects on time

Central Piedmont is happy offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to full-time employees including:

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement and supplemental retirement
• flexible spending accounts (dependent care and health)
• life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program (for employee and family)
• short-term and long-term disability
• free parking
• holidays (12 + 2 necessity days)
• vacation (120 hours per year to start)
• sick leave (96 hours per year)
• personal days (2 days)
• voluntary shared leave
• paid parental leave (4 to 8 weeks)
• bereavement leave
• longevity pay

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page to see the Summary of Benefits.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and 5 years of related experience; or an Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution and 10 years of related experience.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have previous formal project management experience in construction?

• Yes
• No

03

A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required at time of application. A Certified Associate in Project Manager (CAPM) is also preferred. Do you have this?

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that ITIL Foundation certification is required (or should be obtained within 9 months of appointment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Central Piedmont Community College

Address 1201 Elizabeth Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

Phone 7043306631

Website http://www.cpcc.edu