Emerging Project Manager – Design & Construction

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a Junior Project Manager, Design and Construction to oversee multiple major projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while maintaining safety and mission alignment.

You will coordinate design/build renovations, maintenance, and capital projects, advising clients and partnering with external agencies to lead a dynamic project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field with 2 years of experience in project management.
• Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5 years of experience in planning, design, and construction.
• New York State registration in architecture or engineering ideal; Certifications such as PMP, NYCCEO, LEED or equivalent considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-time, within-budget delivery of multiple major construction projects.
• Coordinate in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
• Write, maintain, and share tracking of project budgets and schedules; use Maximo to identify issues and mitigate delays.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize work and forecast staffing and funding needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Master’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

PMP certification

NYCCEO

LEED certification

Job description

Junior Project Manager, Design and Construction

Position Title Junior Project Manager, Design and Construction

Classification Title

Classification Title Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator

University Facilities Design & Construction Department seeks a Project Management professional to oversee an on-time, and within-budget delivery of multiple major construction projects simultaneously, while assuring the safe and unrestricted pursuit of the University’s overall mission.

In this role, ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordination and communication regarding a variety of projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
• Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to advise clients, align expertise with needs, partner with outside agencies, contribute to design, and lead a dynamic project team.
• Write, maintain, collaborate, and share ongoing tracking of both project budgets and schedules using Maximo software; Identify issues and propose mitigating tactics to maintain project momentum.
• In this role, the Junior Project Manager will work closely with University Procurement to process bids, award contracts, estimate costs, order materials and services, administer submittals, manage payments, and process changes to the project as needed.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize project work and forecast appropriate levels for staffing needs and project funding.
• Actively contribute to the analysis of past practices for continuous improvement recommendations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to their University Facilities peers as well as the needs of the University community at large.
• Work with a wide variety of stakeholders including departmental leadership, world class researchers, dedicated faculty, high performing athletes, students from around the globe, the State University Construction Fund, SUNY leadership, and the local municipalities surrounding UB’s three campuses.

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field with 2 years of experience in project management. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Advanced oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5 years of experience in planning, design, and construction.
• Demonstration of ability to write and manage project schedules from inception to completion preferred.
• Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired including laboratory, and/or SUCF capital improvement projects.
• New York State registration in architecture or engineering ideal. Certification as PMP , NYCCEO , and/or LEED or equivalent considered.

Our University Community

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

Routinely completes field or project site visits and may have to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, or utilize other means to access particular areas of a project site during construction.

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $76,000 - $86,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus All Campuses

Posting Alerts

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Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Administrative Assistant, Design and Construction

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 03/12/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants

Deadline for Internal Applicants 03/25/2026

Deadline for External Applicants

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 05/13/2026

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].