Capital Project Manager, Informal Projects (Pooled Position)

Capital Project Manager, Informal Projects (Pooled Position)

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

Vacancy Number: E1534

Competency Level:

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Project Design and Management - 35230

Division: Business Affairs - 35000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The primary purpose of the organizational unit is to provide services to university departments in the areas of project design, plans, and specifications, project estimates and management, construction services and CAD and GIS services.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The primary purpose of the Capital Project Manager for Informal Projects is to oversee construction services for university projects up to $500,000. This role includes responsibilities such as estimating, budgeting, bidding, inspections, and fiscal management. This position will report directly to the Director of Project Management and will be located within the Office of Facilities. Work may require considerable public contact to explain standards, processes, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• An advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and their installations.
• Ability to perform quality control inspections to deliver the intent of the project's design.
• Ability to manage and mitigate the project's schedule and budget with consultants, designers, and/or contractors.
• Working knowledge of HVAC and electrical controls commissioning.
• Experience with new construction and renovation pertaining to Athletic/Recreation Center facilities, Classroom and/or Research Laboratories, Food Service venues, and other technical projects.
• Experience with Title IX as it applies to athletic facilities construction.
• Act as liaison for Facilities pertaining to Athletic/Recreation Center facilities, Classroom and/or Research Laboratories, Food Service venues, and other technical projects.

Required Certifications or Licensures: N/A

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year: 12 Months

Type of Position: Permanent

Position Number: E1534

Job Posting Date: 05/01/2026

Posting Close Date: 5/21/2026

Number of Openings: Multi-Positions