"Junior Project Manager, Design and Construction"

Position Title:

Junior Project Manager, Design and Construction

Department:

Design & Construction

Position Summary

University Facilities Design & Construction Department seeks a Project Management professional to oversee an on-time, and within-budget delivery of multiple major construction projects simultaneously, while assuring the safe and unrestricted pursuit of the Universitys overall mission.

In this role, ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordination and communication regarding a variety of projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
• Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to advise clients, align expertise with needs, partner with outside agencies, contribute to design, and lead a dynamic project team.
• Write, maintain, collaborate, and share ongoing tracking of both project budgets and schedules using Maximo software; Identify issues and propose mitigating tactics to maintain project momentum.
• In this role, the Junior Project Manager will work closely with University Procurement to process bids, award contracts, estimate costs, order materials and services, administer submittals, manage payments, and process changes to the project as needed.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize project work and forecast appropriate levels for staffing needs and project funding.
• Actively contribute to the analysis of past practices for continuous improvement recommendations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to their University Facilities peers as well as the needs of the University community at large.
• Work with a wide variety of stakeholders including departmental leadership, world class researchers, dedicated faculty, high performing athletes, students from around the globe, the State University Construction Fund, SUNY leadership, and the local municipalities surrounding UBs three campuses.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field with 2 years of experience in project management. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Advanced oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5 years of experience in planning, design, and construction.
• Demonstration of ability to write and manage project schedules from inception to completion preferred.
• Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired including laboratory, and/or SUCF capital improvement projects.
• New York State registration in architecture or engineering ideal. Certification as PMP, NYCCEO, and/or LEED or equivalent considered.

Physical Demands

Routinely completes field or project site visits and may have to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, or utilize other means to access particular areas of a project site during construction.

Salary Range

$76,000 - $86,000

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Ashley Goolsby
Contact's Title: Administrative Assistant, Design and Construction
Contact's Email: agoolsby@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-8977

Posting Dates

Posted: 03/12/2026
Date to be filled: 05/13/2026