Job Description
Senior Capital Project Manager Engineer 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:
E1558 Competency Level:
Location of Workplace:
Main UNCW Campus Home Department:
Planning and Design - 35250 Division:
Business Affairs - 35000 Division Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Office of Facilities provides the complement of services necessary to maintain the facilities and systems of the university. We are charged to maintain the aesthetically pleasing Georgian appearance of the core campus and manage the support of all university property through our departments of Architecture and Construction Services, Project Management, Utilities and Engineering, Facilities Administration and the Physical Plant. The UNCW Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees, along with the laws and regulations of the University of North Carolina and State of North Carolina, govern the Office of Facilities. Architectural and Constructions Services (ACS) provides planning, design and construction management for new and renovation capital improvement projects for the University. Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, ACS manages the budgeting, scheduling, design and construction of these projects from inception to completion. ACS support the University mission by providing high quality facilities for students, faculty and staff. These services are available to all university entities to assist them in meeting goals and objectives, and to advance the University's Strategic Plan and Master Plan. College:
College/School Information:
University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. Location of Workplace:
Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Facilities Engineer and Capital Project Manager position is to assist the Asst. Director and Director of Architectural and Construction Services in the planning, design, management, and execution of capital projects. Responsibilities include:
Designing and supervising of contracts between the University and Architectural or Engineering firms. Supervising construction management activities. Professional design and technical support to Physical Plant and Project Design and Management, and facilities planning support for the University. Ensuring capital project inspection and quality assurance aspects are accomplished. Ensuring project compliance with building codes and University standards. Coordinating the budgeting, planning, and execution of all capital construction projects for UNCW. Acting on behalf of the Asst. Director and/or Director on matters of capital projects. Ensuring that University Capital projects are completed within specified time and budget constraints. Advising the ACS Asst. Director and/or Director on technical advances and suggest training opportunities for the department. Managing and updating the departmental design and construction guidelines, and coordinating contracts for all design and construction contracts prior to approval. This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in the engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural discipline related to the area of assignment or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Professional NC Licensure in engineering, architectural or landscape architecture. Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision-making that directly impacts life, health, safety and/or the environment. Knowledge in master planning, programming, design, cost estimating and project management. Ability to design, interpret and review plans and specifications of outside consultants to see that they meet the program requirements and are in compliance with all building codes and follow the University Design and Construction Guidelines. Ability to conceptually conceive design solutions, estimate construction costs, schedule and coordinate projects and to technically direct others and review and evaluate their work Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and act in a professional manner while coordinating the capital projects. Required Certifications or Licensures:
Valid N.C. Driver's license, or the ability to obtain within 30 days. FTE:
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Months Per Year:
12 Months Work Days:
Work Hours:
Type of Position:
Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
Position Number:
E1558 Job Posting Date:
06/01/2026 Posting Close Date:
6/22/2026 Number of Openings:
Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE
This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39502 UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. jeid-4d9263b276241b4b97d9efa540b47e84
