Senior Project Manager

About the Department:

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan,buildandmaintainthe spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

The Senior Project Manager is a strategic leader responsible for directing the University’s capital construction portfolio from inception to completion. This role oversees projects ranging from $100,000 to over $200 million, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with federal, state, and local building codes.

As a senior-level leader, the Senior Project Manager manages high-stakes design and construction contracts, provides mentorship to junior project management staff, and drives operational excellence across the Facilities Division. This is a dynamic opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a lasting impact on the University’s built environment.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our campus through exceptional project leadership and strategic execution. Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the full construction lifecycle of multiple complex capital construction projects, ensuring milestones and budgetary targets are met.
• Develop detailed action plans and schedules, prioritizing project needs to meet emerging University objectives.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve critical issues involving budget, schedule, or scope with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate site logistics to minimize disruption to campus operations while maintaining project progress.
• Administer and coordinate design and construction contracts, managing professional service firms to ensure compliance with cost, schedule, and quality standards.
• Enforce University Design and Construction Guidelines, ensuring work meets project specifications and architectural standards.
• Facilitate timely decision-making to maintain project momentum and protect the University’s financial interests.
• Mentor junior project managers by providing guidance on project management best practices, problem-solving, and professional decision-making.
• Build consensus among varied stakeholders, resolving design errors, unforeseen conditions, and owner requests efficiently.
• Serve as a primary liaison to campus partners and clients, using strong communication and negotiation skills to clarify complex contract requirements.
• Ensure all construction work complies with federal, state, and local building codes, as well as University-specific regulations.
• Read and interpret complex construction drawings and specifications to provide technical evaluations and recommendations.
• Deliver clear, comprehensive updates through written and verbal reporting to keep leadership informed of project status, risks, and budget.
• Apply sound professional judgment to resolve issues that may impede progress while maintaining realistic project timelines and impacts.

Apply today to lead high-impact projects, influence campus development, and contribute to a culture of excellence in Facilities project management.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all project requirements, while minimizing disruptions to campus activities.
• This position requires the ability to prepare for emerging needs, manage multiple projects, determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way, use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans, and organize and schedule people and tasks.
• This position also has direct responsibility for the administration and coordination of design and construction contracts and the professionals that they govern.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline with experience in construction management or related field.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of standard design and construction practices and have both office and field experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and a variety of software for email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases & information collection. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction management or a related field.
• Licensure as a registered professional engineer/architect.
• Advanced working knowledge of design and construction administration, including safety, scheduling, contract enforcement, requests for information, submittals, change orders, payments, inspections, occupant move-in, and contract closeout.
• Working knowledge of building systems, including but not limited to architectural, mechanical, electrical, life safety (fire alarm and sprinkler), site utilities, security, communications, and conveyance systems.
• Knowledge of NC building codes/standards and ordinances related to construction in the state government/university setting.
• Experience with State Construction Office policies and procedures concerning the design, procurement, and construction of state assets.
• Experience with collaboration, communication, and coordination as it relates to customer interaction/service, campus stakeholder engagement, and construction meetings (pre-bid, bid opening, pre-installation, progress, inspections, and final occupancy).

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

• A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of the start date.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include as attachments a resume/CV and cover letter.