The University of North Carolina
Project Manager (Engineer – Journey)
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) provides overall planning, design, and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement and non‑capital projects for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, the department manages the budget, design, and construction of these projects. The goal of the department is to ensure that the University obtains what is needed, at the desired quality, and the project is constructed within the determined schedule and budget. FDC actively manages approximately 90+ projects simultaneously with total funding of over $400 million dollars annually from State appropriations, State R&R funds or self‑liquidated monies. The department directly interfaces with all university divisions, State Construction Office administrators, UNC System Administration, external design firms, contractors and vendors.
Position Summary This Engineer position is responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous project management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to and potentially exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight. The purpose and intent of this Engineer position is to execute the following duties for assigned projects:
Act as agent for the department maintaining responsibility for customer relations and customer satisfaction.
Perform pre‑design, advance planning, or programming services as demanded by the project requirements; and provide management and oversight of contracted design and construction services.
Write and create project‑related technical scoping documents for customers and consultants; develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
Conduct technical review of construction documents.
Oversee and manage construction activities in the field.
Handle administrative tasks associated with the formation of contracts, processing of payments, and maintenance of project records in digital and hard‑copy formats.
Manage multiple capital projects through design and construction, preparing budgets, schedules, and estimates.
Prepare project declaration of scope, review project packages for accuracy and adherence to scope, budget, schedules and quality; submit plans for state review; address all review comments before moving project into bid; maintain budgets and schedules; manage contractual requirements; ensure client engagement; provide routine communication about project status, changes in scope, and budget; attend site visits and project meetings; perform inspections of work in place and provide documentation and direction to contractor and designer; schedule inspections by other departments (Facilities Operation, ITS, Police).
Update and provide accurate reporting of project details, updating all project database fields.
Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings; provide feedback on design and construction guidelines for the University.
Perform specific assignments assigned by the Assistant Director and the Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
3–5 years experience in building design, building construction, design and construction project management.
Design and construction experience in higher education building projects and experience with State Construction Office projects is highly desirable.
Having a Project Management, Construction Management, or Facilities Management certification is advantageous.
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Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) provides overall planning, design, and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement and non‑capital projects for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, the department manages the budget, design, and construction of these projects. The goal of the department is to ensure that the University obtains what is needed, at the desired quality, and the project is constructed within the determined schedule and budget. FDC actively manages approximately 90+ projects simultaneously with total funding of over $400 million dollars annually from State appropriations, State R&R funds or self‑liquidated monies. The department directly interfaces with all university divisions, State Construction Office administrators, UNC System Administration, external design firms, contractors and vendors.
Position Summary This Engineer position is responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous project management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to and potentially exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight. The purpose and intent of this Engineer position is to execute the following duties for assigned projects:
Act as agent for the department maintaining responsibility for customer relations and customer satisfaction.
Perform pre‑design, advance planning, or programming services as demanded by the project requirements; and provide management and oversight of contracted design and construction services.
Write and create project‑related technical scoping documents for customers and consultants; develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
Conduct technical review of construction documents.
Oversee and manage construction activities in the field.
Handle administrative tasks associated with the formation of contracts, processing of payments, and maintenance of project records in digital and hard‑copy formats.
Manage multiple capital projects through design and construction, preparing budgets, schedules, and estimates.
Prepare project declaration of scope, review project packages for accuracy and adherence to scope, budget, schedules and quality; submit plans for state review; address all review comments before moving project into bid; maintain budgets and schedules; manage contractual requirements; ensure client engagement; provide routine communication about project status, changes in scope, and budget; attend site visits and project meetings; perform inspections of work in place and provide documentation and direction to contractor and designer; schedule inspections by other departments (Facilities Operation, ITS, Police).
Update and provide accurate reporting of project details, updating all project database fields.
Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings; provide feedback on design and construction guidelines for the University.
Perform specific assignments assigned by the Assistant Director and the Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
3–5 years experience in building design, building construction, design and construction project management.
Design and construction experience in higher education building projects and experience with State Construction Office projects is highly desirable.
Having a Project Management, Construction Management, or Facilities Management certification is advantageous.
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