Campus Facilities Projects Leader

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, sick, and personal

Winter recess break

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-campus fitness facility access

403(b) retirement plan

Salary continuation in disability

Tuition exchange

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks a Facilities Services Project Manager to lead campus projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and ensure projects meet high standards and safety regulations.

The role oversees capital and renewal projects, tracks budgets and schedules, and collaborates with facilities leadership to deliver timely, compliant outcomes while maintaining strong campus relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 7–10 years of directly related experience overseeing daily operations of a multi-faceted department with focus on construction and logistics for large facilities.
• Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and decision makers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for diverse campus community.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp (preferred), MS Office, enterprise systems, Google platforms, work order software, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects with campus constituencies to meet high standards and campus expectations.
• Lead capital and renewal projects; monitor schedule, budget, and reporting deviations.
• Develop scope of work, coordinate with facilities leadership, and provide timely project estimates.
• Inspect on-site work for compliance with directions and safety regulations; review contractor performance.
• Evaluate bids and contracts; advise Director on acceptance, rejection, or alternatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Professionalism and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office Suite

Enterprise systems

Google Drive/Docs/Sheets

Work order software

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks a Facilities Services Project Manager to lead campus projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and ensure projects meet high standards and safety regulations.

The role oversees capital and renewal projects, tracks budgets and schedules, and collaborates with facilities leadership to deliver timely, compliant outcomes while maintaining strong campus relationships.