"Project Manager I"

Job Details

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: Architect/Engineer 1

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 05

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience: $107,000

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

Ready to start the New Year with a new position as a State employee of Virginia?

We have a wonderful opportunity for you. You’ll be a State employee of Virginia, work at our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the George Mason University patriot team.

We’ve got the work. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason’s Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?

Great benefits for you…

• Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary.
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family…

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

Responsibilities:

Management of moderately complex renovation or upgrade/replacement projects, generally under $1m in budget and with a completion time of one year.

Capital Planning

• Works with Capital Planners or Business Units to identify users' capital and non-capital needs, including new programmatic and renewal requirements for buildings and infrastructure; and
• Develops scope, budget, and schedule for capital projects.

AE Selection & Contract Administration

• Develops project scope of services as required on assigned projects and coordinates with contracts for solicitation of RFQ or proposal request; issuance of contract or task order;
• Participates in A/E selection as requested. Maintains a working knowledge of A/E contractual responsibilities (including the requirements outlined in the contract MOU and CPSM), and administers A/E contracts for all assigned projects through design and construction; and
• Promptly addresses A/E performance issues if performance does not meet contractual obligations. Facilitates A/E dispute resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Significant experience with facilities project management in design and/or construction, preferably with large-scale projects for institutional clients such as institutions of higher education;
• Experience as a Project Engineer directing Design and Construction Contracts with demonstrated independent decision-making;
• Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing professional services contracts;
• Demonstrated knowledge of architecture/engineering/construction management and the design and construction process;
• General knowledge of furniture acquisition/installation; data, power, and telecom coordination; and building commissioning;
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities/actions with desired results;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to read and understand documents, plans, and specifications;
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with associates, subordinates, contractors, and the University community; and
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected for employment, contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field;
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build preferred; and
• Experience with Design-Build and/or Construction Management at Risk delivery methods.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Project Manager I at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: January 23, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 6, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes