Construction Project Manager, Research

Society for College and University Planning; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for College and University Planning seeks a project manager to oversee renovation design and construction on behalf of Kennesaw State University. You will manage from design through close-out, ensuring compliance with policy, standards, and regulations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field and five years of experience, plus a valid driver’s license. You will collaborate with university leadership and external partners to deliver successful projects.

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 small to medium design and construction projects as the university representative.
• Develop project charters, budget estimates, schedules, and scopes to secure approvals.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs to identify suitable consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate and manage consultants and contractors.
• Review design documents and specifications with owners.
• Analyze change orders, invoices, contracts, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with Fire Marshal on reviews and inspections.
• Visit sites to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Drive university vehicles to sites and meetings.

Education

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

Job description

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.

Kennesaw, GA

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