Assistant Project Manager

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Raleigh to oversee construction projects within University Housing. The role requires strong communication skills and project management experience, focusing on safety, budget adherence, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in institutional planning, public administration, engineering or related.
• Experience in facility and space planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee small to medium construction projects, ensuring budget and timelines are met.
• Act as a liaison with contractors and internal customers regarding project impacts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Posting Number:

PG194115EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Assistant Project Manager

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$74,000 - $79,000

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm: evening and weekend work may be required

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

University Housing

About the Department:

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
University Housing serves as a unit within DASA. University Housing is a comprehensive department that provides services and high-impact experiences for over 10,000 on-campus residents through residence life, residential learning, housing operations, facilities and business operations, administration and occupancy management and conference services. For more information regarding the mission, vision, and values of University Housing, we encourage applicants to review the University Housing website.

Essential Job Duties:

The University Housing Facilities team is focused on providing a safe and comfortable living environment for our residents. Our project management team is focused on identifying, designing, and carrying out a variety of construction projects that both build new and improve existing residential spaces. The Assistant Project Manager primarily focuses on small to medium size projects carried out by our internal trades shops but will also oversee contractor led projects of similar size. These projects would fall under a wide variety of trades including, carpentry, paint, HVAC, plumbing and electrical. For these projects, this role would be responsible for estimating, budgeting, bidding, inspections, and project close-out. The ideal candidate would be able to communicate with designers, contractors, and the campus partners to plan and execute these projects as well as with our internal customers about impacts and expectations related to the projects.

This position should have a strong working knowledge of local and national building codes as well as industry standard practices, techniques and procedures and apply that knowledge to the project supervision. These projects are of routine to moderate level of complexity in scope and size. This position is responsible for ensuring that construction is completed on time and within established budget while making sure that construction meets building codes, as well as University and Department of Insurance requirements with minimal disruption to ongoing University activities. The assistant project manager attends pre-bid, pre-construction and regular progress meetings to make sure that the department’s requirements and needs are represented.

The position is expected to use project management tools to track budgets, timelines and schedules and provide day to day guidance to the staff constructing the projects. The assistant project manager will inspect work as it progresses and require contractors and in-house teams to meet design specifications and make corrections when they do not. Candidates should have the ability to use databases to compile, review and analyze technical data. They also submit project data and as-builts to the university plan room as part of project close-out.

This position guides project design to ensure department needs and standards are met. Candidates should be detail oriented and able to review construction drawings, provide comments on constructability and provide suggestions for improvements as needed. Through the design process this position ensures the design meets the department’s budget/time constraints and directs designers to make needed changes. Candidates should be able to prepare cost estimates based on designs.

This position works closely with internal customers, designers, contractors, in-house trades teams and department leadership to identify needs, develop plans to address those needs and carry out project work according to those plans and specifications. Candidates should be able to actively listen to customer needs and communicate clearly with everyone involved in projects to complete project work from design through completion. Ensure that authorities having jurisdiction are contacted so that project inspections are conducted in a timely manner and do not result in project delays.

Other Responsibilities:

Must be able to work evenings and weekends in emergency situations and/or heavy workload periods. No options for remote work.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in institutional planning, public administration, engineering, architecture, business administration, economics, industrial technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Project management experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and methods of leading a maintenance team.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work team members.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

• Valid Drivers License required.

Valid NC Driver's License required:

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

05/28/2025

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number:

00111400

Position Type:

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

Department ID:

242290 - Housing Facilities Administration

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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