Campus Facilities Project Lead for Capital and Renewal

Union College; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Sick and personal time

On‑campus fitness facility access

Job summary

Union College is seeking a Facilities Services Project Manager to lead campus projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and on‑campus resources, ensuring projects meet standards and deadlines while managing budgets and schedules.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Architecture/engineering/construction management and 7–10 years of related experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. In‑person role based in Schenectady, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, engineering, or construction management or related field.
• 7–10 years of directly related experience overseeing daily operations of a multi‑faceted department in construction/logistics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus constituencies to plan and execute projects to high standards.
• Represent Union College in project meetings, city business, planning commissions and permitting.
• Manage capital and renewal projects, monitor schedule, budget and reporting deviations.
• Provide leadership for projects, develop scope, and provide timely estimates for planning.
• Audit buildings databases and coordinate contracts, cleaners, and site safety compliance.

Skills

Project planning

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/engineering/construction management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office

Google Drive/Sheets/Docs

Job description

Union College is seeking a Facilities Services Project Manager to lead campus projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and on‑campus resources, ensuring projects meet standards and deadlines while managing budgets and schedules.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Architecture/engineering/construction management and 7–10 years of related experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. In‑person role based in Schenectady, NY.