Campus Construction Project Manager – Sustainability Focus

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Pension program

Wellness options

Job summary

Portland State University’s Capital Projects & Construction (CPC) is hiring a Construction Project Manager to lead full‑cycle project management for capital projects under $5M. You will supervise design consultants, contractors, and CPC staff, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes sustainability, accessibility, and collaboration with campus partners in downtown Portland. Remote work is limited to 1 day per week.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience managing construction projects from conception to completion.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing needs.
• Experience with RFPs, schedules, pay apps, and change orders.
• Familiarity with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and construction of capital projects under $5M.
• Interview, hire, and direct design consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate with CPC architects, engineers, and staff to execute projects from concept to completion.
• Support larger, more complex projects as needed.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Construction project management

Leadership

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Portland State University’s Capital Projects & Construction (CPC) is hiring a Construction Project Manager to lead full‑cycle project management for capital projects under $5M. You will supervise design consultants, contractors, and CPC staff, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes sustainability, accessibility, and collaboration with campus partners in downtown Portland. Remote work is limited to 1 day per week.