Facilities Project Manager The Department of Facilities, Facilities Planning, Design & Construction invites applicants to apply for a full-time, temporary, contractual, exempt position. This is a six-month position with no regular benefits. The position reports to the Director.

The Project Facilities Manager plays a key role in delivering campus renovation and capital improvement projects that directly support the University's academic, research, and student life mission. This position manages small to mid-sized projects and supports larger capital initiatives from early planning through construction and closeout.

Working within Facilities Planning, Design & Construction, the Project Facilities Manager collaborates with campus leaders, design professionals, contractors, and consultants to translate institutional needs into well-executed built outcomes. The role provides meaningful project ownership, exposure to a diverse portfolio of institutional work, and hands-on involvement in the design and construction process within a dynamic higher education environment. It is well suited for a motivated professional with several years of experience who is ready to take on increasing project responsibility while contributing to the long-term development of the campus.

Salary:

$10,000 per month

Benefits:

Benefits - No regular benefits. Safe and Sick Leave Only.

Safe and Sick Leave Guidelines:

• Pursuant to the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, if you are regularlyscheduled to work a minimum of 12 hours a week, you will be entitled toaccrue Sick and Safe leave at the rate of 1 (one) hour for every 30 hoursworked up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year.
• You may carry over up to 40 hours of Sick and Safe leave per calendar year.

You may use up to 64 hours of accrued Sick and Safe leave per calendaryear and may accrue up to a maximum of 64 hours of Sick and Safe leavein total at any time.

• You will not be eligible to use Sick and Safe leave until 106 days from yourdate of hire.

Sick and Safe leave balances will be carried over for contractrenewals. Upon termination from employment, you will not be entitled topayment for any unused Sick and Safe leave balance; however, if you leaveemployment and are re-employed within 37 weeks of your last contracttermination date, you will be entitled to have any unused Sick and Safeleave reinstated.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned renovation and capital improvement projects from scopedevelopment through construction closeout
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders, consultants, and contractors toadvance design and construction activities
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure alignmentwith institutional goals
• Review construction documents, submittals, RFIs, and change orders incollaboration with senior leadership
• Conduct site visits to observe progress and support quality control
• Maintain organized project documentation and provide regular projectstatus updates
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferences:

(Education and Experience)

• Master's degree.
• Degree area in one of the following: Construction Management,Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field
• Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience managing capitalconstruction projects.
• Experience in institutional or higher education settings
• Experience with renovation or laboratory projects
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and project scheduling tools
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative working style.
• Experience with sustainability, deferred maintenance planning, orresearch/laboratory facilities is a plus.

Preferences:

(Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

Technical KnowledgeKnowledge of:

• Construction methods and scheduling
• Building codes and ADA compliance
• Procurement and contracting processes
• State capital project requirements and public bidding laws
• Facilities planning and campus master planningAbility to read and interpret:
• Architectural and engineering drawings
• Construction specifications
• Budgets and schedulesFinancial and Administrative Skills
• Experience managing large project budgets and cost controls
• Ability to monitor project expenditures, change orders, and contingencyusage
• Familiarity with capital budgeting and reporting requirements
• Strong contract administration skillsLeadership and Communication
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders including:o Architects and engineerso Contractorso Campus leadershipo Faculty, staff, and studentsAbility to read and interpret:
• Architectural and engineering drawings
• Construction specifications
• Budgets and schedulesFinancial and Administrative Skills
• Experience managing large project budgets and cost controls
• Ability to monitor project expenditures, change orders, and contingencyusage
• Familiarity with capital budgeting and reporting requirements
• Strong contract administration skillsLeadership and Communication
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders including:o Architects and engineerso Contractorso Campus leadershipo Faculty, staff, and students

Physical Demands:

• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include officeequipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible experience in project management and complexity. Three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.

Other:

Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of project management best practices. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products. Ability in project planning, execution, and risk management. Ability to management deadlines and budgetary guidelines. Additional Job Description

Preferences:

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• LEED accreditation

Required Application Materials:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date:

No

Posting Close Date:

No

Open Until Filled:

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