Capital Facilities Planning & Projects Manager

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a Facilities Planning and Project Manager to lead capital facilities projects within the Project Delivery Division of the Engineering Services Office. You will manage projects from development to construction, coordinate with researchers and Penn State physical plant, ensure regulatory compliance, and build relationships with sponsors.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; U.S.

Qualifications

• Management of projects in a highly technical lab or manufacturing environment.
• Management of renovations and construction projects ranging from tens of thousands to multi-million dollars.
• Familiarity with construction management, procurement, regulatory requirements, and construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage ARL projects through development, design review, and implementation.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, challenges, and funding status.
• Coordinate with researchers, ARL facilities team, Penn State OPP, and community stakeholders toward project completion.
• Act as steward for ARL resources in planning, renovation, and construction of buildings and sites.
• Create and update long-term project needs for strategic planning of resources.
• Participate in major maintenance, utility systems, and facility master planning.
• Develop and manage client relationships with ARL offices and external sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with Labor and Industry codes, EH&S policies, federal procurement guidelines, zoning and land development.

Skills

Project management

Facility renovations

Construction management

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a Facilities Planning and Project Manager to lead capital facilities projects within the Project Delivery Division of the Engineering Services Office. You will manage projects from development to construction, coordinate with researchers and Penn State physical plant, ensure regulatory compliance, and build relationships with sponsors.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; U.S.