Construction Project Manager, Research

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP); Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Generous retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a project manager to oversee renovation design and construction projects as the university’s representative. You will develop budget estimates, schedules, and scopes to facilitate project decision‑making and ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating with campus stakeholders and external consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with design standards, state regulations, and building codes, and visiting sites to verify progress and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee renovation design and construction projects as the university representative.
• Develop budget estimates, schedules, and scopes to facilitate project decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with campus design standards, state regulations and building codes.
• Coordinate with University stakeholders and external consultants and contractors.
• Drive project oversight for small to medium design and construction efforts.
• Coordinate with Fire Marshal on project reviews and inspections.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field

Job description

Kennesaw, GA

Posted: 8/6/26

Deadline: 9/26/26

Salary: The midpoint of the salary range is $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Reference Number: 301312

About This Organization

Kennesaw State University

Job Duties

Manages renovation design and/or construction projects as the Kennesaw State University representative. With in-depth knowledge of University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy and procedure, delivers construction projects from the design phase through close-out. Develops project success criteria including developing budget estimates, schedules, and scopes as required to facilitate project decision-making. Assures completion of projects, compliance, and adherence to campus design standards, state regulations and building codes. Partners and liaises with University stakeholders and leadership as well as external consultants and contractors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: –

• Responsible for the oversight and management of small to medium design and construction projects
• Develops comprehensive project charters, budget estimates, schedule drafts, and scope summaries to align project stakeholders and solicit appropriate approvals
• Develops accurate and comprehensive Requests for Qualifications/Proposals to identify and select high-quality and appropriate consultants and contractors.
• Manages and coordinates the work of consultant and contractor firms
• Coordinates and conducts owner's review of design documents and specifications
• Analyzes and vets change orders, invoices, consulting agreement contracts, schedules, and budget estimates
• Coordinates with Fire Marshal on project reviews along with inspections
• Visits work sites and inspects projects to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Drives personal and KSU vehicles to work sites and meetings

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution of higher education in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Five (5) years of related experience.

Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Other Info

https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=301312&PostingSeq=1

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, list of references

Kennesaw, GA

Posted: 8/6/26

Deadline: 9/26/26

Salary: The midpoint of the salary range is $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Reference Number: 301312

Required Experience

Five (5) years of related experience.

Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Other Info

https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=301312&PostingSeq=1

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, list of references