Facilities Design and Construction Manager

Critical Playground LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Critical Playground LLC seeks a Facilities Design and Construction Manager to lead campus-scale projects at multiple sites, ensuring design, budget, and schedule integrity. The role requires coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and campus staff to deliver high-quality facilities.

You will manage design and construction phases from schematic through turnover, review drawings, track RFIs and change orders, and supervise architectural interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management; 2–3 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction management process: planning, design, coordination, estimating, procurement, scheduling, budgeting.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply drawings from schematic to construction.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and details.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize construction projects per deadlines and budget; coordinate with contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Review project drawings across design stages and resolve issues during construction.
• Track RFIs, change orders, contingency funds, and pay applications; maintain project documents.
• Conduct progress meetings and prepare weekly progress reports and updates.
• Design and estimate smaller campus projects and assist in master planning and capital planning.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit Architecture

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

ArcGIS

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Architecture

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

ArcGIS

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Posting Details

Working Title

Facilities Design and Construction Manager

Type of Position

Staff - Full Time

Department

Facilities - Construction and Safety

Appointment Length

July - June (12 mo)

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Requested Part-Time Staff Hours

NA

F.T.E.

1.00

Grant Funded Position?

No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledgeable in LEED and Green criteria. Technical expertise in all AutoCAD applications, including Revit Architecture, Adobe applications including photoshop and illustrator, ArcGIS, SketchUp6, Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Office Publisher and Microsoft Office Project. Excellent organizational skills for classifying drawings, O&M Manuals, submittals, and other construction documents. Provide various training to physical plant staff and faculty on Fairmont State campus. Assist with Fairmont State’s part with Higher Education Policy Commissions utilization plan, and facilities condition assessments. Revise physical plant management forms as needed and update files online. Serve as hiring manager for architectural interns.

Plan, execute, and finalize construction projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members and third-party contractors, architects, and engineering firms in order to deliver projects according to plan.

Review project drawings from schematic design, design development, and through construction. Identify and aid in resolving issues and/or conflicts that may arise during construction projects. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Take part in construction progress meetings for all on-going projects. Track and keep current spreadsheet o RFI ;s, change orders, contingency funds, and pay applications. Manage electronic and hard documents for project portfolios throughout duration of projects. Make as-built changes to drawings, as well as field verify data and drawings. Develop and delivery progress reports and construction updates weekly. Maintain these reports and make available as requested.

Design, plan, and estimate smaller construction projects on main campus as well as other sites. Have the capability and training to design and plan smaller construction projects through the campus including: office space build-outs, retaining walls, restrooms, etc. Oversee student worker and facility space change requests. Participate on various committees, providing consultation and advise to help steer and plan for future expansion, planning of campus buildings and infrastructure. Provide budget numbers, assist in capital project plans, and master plans.

Aid in the implementation and oversight of the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems) NPDES permitting and Storm Water Management Plan ( SWMP ) for campus. Ensure compliance with all DEP and MS4 regulations. Assist with eDMR reporting and annual report to the DEP .

Perform other appropriate duties as assigned. Adhere to and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws; if assigned a State purchasing card abide by all purchasing rules and provisions and reports/balances account as required or directed; adhere to all institutional policies and guidelines including the provision of the employee’s relevant employee handbook; adhere to all relevant provisions of the WV State Ethics Act; adhere to all safety rules and provisions, report any personal accidents/injuries timely.

Minimum Required Education

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, plus two to three (2-3) years of directly related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Computer Aided Design ( CAD ) Certificate

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the construction management process to include appropriate planning, design, coordination, estimating, material and installation specifications, material procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare estimates by Construction Division Indexes (i.e. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to understand blueprints and to review, interpret, and apply project drawings from schematic design through construction implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare design sketches and interpret construction drawings,

Preferred Qualifications

NA

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

2027030SP

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Hire Date

ASAP

Job Open Date

09/17/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes