Capital Project Manager- Mechanical

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Capital Project Manager- Mechanical to lead LSU-managed projects from initiation to closeout on the Planning, Design and Construction team. The role requires coordinating with internal departments, consultants, and external vendors to ensure delivery within budget and schedule while upholding university standards.

You will oversee mechanical systems design, regulatory compliance, occupancy planning, and FF&E coordination, with travel to campus locations as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 year mechanical design experience.
• Mechanical system design experience including HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing.
• Experience with building construction codes and State Fire Marshall requirements.

Responsibilities

• 35% - Independently manages multiple capital projects from initiation through closeout, with primary responsibility for execution and delivery.
• 25% - Manages consultants, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other external service providers.
• 20% - Leads planning, stakeholder, budget, procurement, and FF&E coordination.
• Documentation, compliance, leadership, and technical support assignments: reviews plans for consistency with client requirements and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Budget oversight

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autocad

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Capital Project Manager- Mechanical

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - PDCM - CDC - Mechanical Engineering Design (Summer Matherne Martinez (00044949))

Work Location: 0100 Planning, Design and Construction

Pay Grade: Professional

Job Description

This position manages capital projects of moderate to high complexity for Planning, Design and Construction from project initiation through closeout with limited supervisory oversight. The Project Manager - Mechanical performs the full range of project coordination duties, serves as the University's project management representative for assigned LSU-managed projects, and supports Facility Planning and Control project delivery activities.

• Responsibilities include project planning and programming; design and consultant coordination; budget development and oversight; funding, procurement, and schedule management; construction and contract administration; stakeholder engagement; occupancy, relocation, and FF&E implementation; regulatory coordination; and project closeout.
• The Project Manager coordinates with University departments, consultants, contractors, vendors, Purchasing, regulatory agencies, and Planning, Design and Construction leadership to deliver projects consistent with University goals, standards, policies, approved budgets, and schedules; represent the University's interests throughout the project life cycle; and resolve project-related issues within delegated authority.
• In-state travel, including some overnight stays, may be required for projects at other LSU campus locations.

Job Duties

• 35% - Project Management and Project Delivery Independently manages multiple concurrent capital projects of moderate to high complexity from initiation through closeout and warranty, with primary responsibility for project execution and delivery. Establishes and maintains project scope, schedule, budget, funding coordination, procurement strategy, risk management, and overall delivery approach. Leads LSU-managed mechanical projects, supports Facility Planning and Control Project Managers, coordinates internal and external project teams, manages operational impacts and stakeholder expectations, and represents the University in resolving project issues consistent with University policy and delegated authority. Reviews project progress and proactively identifies and resolves issues affecting scope, cost, schedule, quality, or University operations.
• 25% - Consultant, Contractor, and Construction Administration Management Manages consultants, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other external service providers throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, occupancy, closeout, and warranty. Serves as the University's representative during construction and coordinates resolution of issues involving contractors, consultants, end users, and University departments. Monitors project progress, schedules, cost, delays, payment requests, change orders, submittals, field conditions, quality, and compliance with plans, specifications, applicable codes, and University Design Standards. Coordinates owner-provided and not-in-contract work, utility interruptions, contractor access, parking, staging, site logistics, and others implementation requirements necessary for successful project delivery.
• 20% - Planning, Stakeholder, Budget, Procurement, and FF&E Coordination: Leads stakeholder and end-user coordination, including project programming, scope development, client communication, facility and space planning, occupation planning, departmental relocations, and facilitation of planning and design discussions, with particular consideration of mechanical system requirements, operational impacts, utility needs and coordination with Facilities. Develops and monitors project budgets, tracks commitments and expenditures, and maintains coordinator designer contracting, consultant procurement, construction procurement, i project related purchasing , 20%- Documentation, Compliance, Leadership , and Technical Support Assignments: Reviews plans and specifications for consistency with client requirements, University standards, applicable codes, observance-lwhat? including review of mechanical systems for compliance, operational needs, maintainability, and overall campus system intent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 year mechanical design experience.
• Mechanical system design experience shall include HVAC fire protection and plumbing.
• Applicants shall be experienced with building construction codes and State Fire Marshall requirements in regard to mechanical design.
• Experience in Autocad, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise.
• Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years experience in the design and project management of mechanical systems for facilities.

Preferred Licenses

Professional Licensure in Mechanical Engineering

Special or Physical Qualifications

This position is considered operational essential and may be asked to work during an official closure but is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

Posting Date: September 22, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 26, 2026

Benefits

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

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