Assistant Director, Project Management

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont seeks an Assistant Director of Project Management to direct planning, design and construction projects for new buildings and campus infrastructure. You will oversee a team of project engineers, coordinators and managers, ensuring adherence to campus planning guidelines and capital priorities.

In coordination with the Director, you will manage capital construction processes, collaborate with facilities leadership, and drive high-quality, sustainable campus development in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, architecture or engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five to ten years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, design, and construction projects for new buildings and renovations.
• Oversee a team of project engineers, coordinators and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with Campus Plan and Capital Plan guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership in decision-making

Multi-priority management

Communication and presentation

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in management/architecture/engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

BlueBeam

Procore

Smartsheet

Job description

Assistant Director, Project Management

The University of Vermont’s Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) department delivers integrated planning, design and project management to develop and sustain a high-quality, efficient, and resilient campus environment. The PDC department works to advance renewal projects to major facilities, their systems and campus utilities, while considering responsible growth, and the University’s long-term academic and sustainability goals.

The Planning, Design & Construction department is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Project Management to direct the planning, design, and construction projects associated with new buildings, additions to existing buildings, site development, and campus infrastructure improvements. They will ensure that policies and the facility standards on topics governing the construction and renovation of the campus’ physical assets are current.

In coordination with the Director, the Assistant Director will provide oversight of university capital construction and renovation processes as well as the long- and short-range capital planning of the University of Vermont‘s buildings and infrastructure.

The Assistant Director will oversee a team of project engineers, coordinators and project managers, and will provide project management on renewal and deferred maintenance projects, work with the Planning staff to ensure that projects adhere to the Campus Plan, which provides guidelines for development of the campus, and the Capital Plan, which defines University priorities for needed space improvements and priority projects.

The Assistant Director will Report to the Director of Planning Design and Construction, will work closely with other facilities management leaders and directors, and will work within the broader division of Facilities Management to provide project planning for the safety, security, and sustainability of the campus.

Bachelor's degree in management, architecture or engineering from an accredited college or university with five to ten years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a Master's degree.

• Prior experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in overall management of capital project design, construction and financial management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations related to the construction industry.
• Experience with design and construction contracts, documents, plans, and specifications.
• Skills using project management software such as Microsoft 365 suite, BlueBeam, Procore and Smartsheet.
• Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative, management decision‑making environment.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving, and team building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of community members with a proven track record in workplace inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
• Ability to deliver exceptional value and customer service to stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain, and driver‘s check may be required.

Anticipated Pay Range $105,000-$115,000 annual salary

• A probationary period may be required.
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non‑exempt position, may result in overtime).
• Background Check required for this position.

FLSA: Exempt

Union Position: No

Job Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled: No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem‑solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title: FacEng,Design&Plan MG4 X

Posting Number: S6290PO

Department: Planning Design & Construction/11105

Position Number: 00026054

Percent of Full‑Time: 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE: 37.5

Term (months per year): 12

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents