Campus Construction Project Manager

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Project Manager for Campus Operations on the Richmond Campus. The role oversees project administration for capital projects, coordinating with external contractors, design teams, and campus stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget completion in line with Capital Construction procedures.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with at least three years in engineering or construction, strong communication, and knowledge of construction codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Three years’ experience in engineering or construction.
• Knowledge of construction codes and standards.
• Ability to prepare construction plans, specs, and take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and coordinates design and construction activities affecting university facilities and grounds on main campus and extended campuses. (Essential)
• Coordinates architects/engineers, contractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and others for on-time, on-budget completion. (Essential)
• Represents the University in coordinating capital construction projects and renovations. (Essential)
• Communicates with all representatives involved in construction projects. (Essential)
• Schedules and directs pre-construction, post-construction, progress meetings and other project meetings. (Essential)
• Prepares reports, summaries, memos, and recommendations as needed. (Essential)
• Performs inspections for code compliance and addresses deviations with contractors. (Essential)
• Prepares specifications for materials and equipment purchases. (Essential)
• Organizes, budgets and tracks projects from programming to completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction codes

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Project Manager for Campus Operations on the Richmond Campus. The role oversees project administration for capital projects, coordinating with external contractors, design teams, and campus stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget completion in line with Capital Construction procedures.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with at least three years in engineering or construction, strong communication, and knowledge of construction codes.