Campus Facilities Projects Lead

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks a Facilities Services Project Manager to lead campus capital, renewal, and maintenance projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and on-campus resources while guiding planning, permitting, and project execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and accountability in a high-demand environment. The position offers an exempt, full-time role with a salary range of $85,000–$90,000 and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, engineering, or construction management and/or 7-10 years of directly related experience.
• Experience building strong business relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage campus capital, renewal, and maintenance projects with leadership oversight.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and campus resources; communicate project info to stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings; coordinate permitting with city officials and planning commissions.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget; provide timely estimates and leadership for project execution.
• Ensure safety compliance; evaluate bids and contracts; advise Director on approvals.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, engineering, or construction management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Enterprise systems

Work order software

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks a Facilities Services Project Manager to lead campus capital, renewal, and maintenance projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and on-campus resources while guiding planning, permitting, and project execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and accountability in a high-demand environment. The position offers an exempt, full-time role with a salary range of $85,000–$90,000 and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and