Design & Construction Project Manager, Campus Programs

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Design and Construction Project Manager to lead multiple design and construction initiatives on campus. You will coordinate design teams, construction managers, and vendors, ensuring projects meet contract requirements, standards, and schedules.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and adherence to university policies, with a focus on safe, efficient delivery and continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Experience managing complex design and construction projects and/or programs up to $20 million.
• Previous experience with project management, information systems, and software.
• OSHA10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead assigned projects across the customer portfolio - managing scope, budget, schedule, execution, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful completion.
• Define project delivery method, execution parameters, standards, policies, and procedures for design and construction initiatives.
• Manage the selection and oversight of design teams, construction managers/contractors, consultants, and vendors to achieve project objectives and customer expectations.
• Execute design and construction projects utilizing the Office of Physical Plant project management information system.
• Monitor project progress, team performance, budgets, cost estimates, value engineering efforts, change orders, and project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design, construction, safety, environmental health, code compliance, and schedule impacts; develop contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, owner standards, and University policies by project teams and contractors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively contribute to unit efforts that enhance project management effectiveness, team performance, and work execution methods.
• Utilize available technology to improve project communication and efficiency
• Engage with OPP and University leadership on projects requiring senior-level approval and oversight.
• Monitor market and industry trends to evaluate and implement innovative project delivery and construction practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Interpersonal skills

PMIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

OSHA10 certification

Tools

Software experience

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Design and Construction Project Manager to lead multiple design and construction initiatives on campus. You will coordinate design teams, construction managers, and vendors, ensuring projects meet contract requirements, standards, and schedules.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and adherence to university policies, with a focus on safe, efficient delivery and continuous improvement across programs.