Construction Project Manager — Sustainability & Higher Ed

Portland State University; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Portland State University is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead full-cycle delivery of capital projects with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility. You will oversee planning, design, and construction while coordinating with designers, engineers, and contractors to ensure value, quality and timeliness.

The role reports to the CPC department and requires an established track record in higher-education or similar environments.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience managing construction projects from conception to completion.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related field.
• Flexibility to adapt tasks as needs change.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong judgment, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of contract concepts and RFP processes.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design and construction of capital projects under $5M.
• Coordinate with design consultants and contractors from conception to completion.
• Work with CPC architects, drafters, engineers and staff to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Assist with larger, more complex projects when needed.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Negotiation

Communication

MS Project

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Portland State University is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead full-cycle delivery of capital projects with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility. You will oversee planning, design, and construction while coordinating with designers, engineers, and contractors to ensure value, quality and timeliness.

The role reports to the CPC department and requires an established track record in higher-education or similar environments.