Facilities Projects Manager

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 109,435 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Facilities Projects Manager to oversee all assigned projects and contractor work on campus. The role involves coordinating university and outside contractors, managing timelines, and ensuring safety and quality across a broad range of trades.

The candidate will communicate with internal clients about construction methods, materials, and schedules, and develop solutions for projects lacking finalized designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of facilities, operations, construction, renovation, or maintenance experience.
• Up to four (4) years of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, track, close out, and manage all assigned projects.
• Coordinate and manage work of university on‑call contractors and outside contractors.
• Lead projects including emergency work, life safety, small‑scale renovations, concrete, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, steel/iron works, roofing, and tree trimming.
• Communicate with customers and internal users regarding construction methods, materials, and timelines.
• Develop solutions and complete projects that lack finished design specifications or drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Facilities management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Overview

Department of Residential Facilities manages maintenance and housekeeping for over 70 residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities across a 2.7 million square foot campus. The Facilities Projects Manager oversees all assigned projects and contractor work.

General Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, track, close out, and manage all assigned projects.
• Coordinate and manage work of university on‑call contractors and outside contractors.
• Lead projects including emergency work, life safety, small‑scale renovations, concrete, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, steel/iron works, roofing, and tree trimming.
• Communicate with customers and internal users regarding construction methods, materials, and timelines.
• Develop solutions and complete projects that lack finished design specifications or drawings.

Physical Demands

• Work from ladders, lifts, or scaffolding.
• Work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery.
• Manually manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies, exerting force up to 70 lbs.
• Operate in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
• Wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Perform repetitive motion, bending, stooping, walking, and climbing while inspecting work.
• Work extended hours due to weather emergencies, delayed openings, early closings, and system changeovers.
• Lead snow removal activities, which may occur outside regular hours and in cold weather.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a facility of comparable size and scope.
• Journeyman level knowledge of a building trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.
• Driver’s license with fewer than six points.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of facilities, operations, construction, renovation, or maintenance experience.
• Up to four (4) years of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of facilities management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Experience using estimating software.

Conditions of Employment

• On‑site presence is required; remote work one day per week or alternate schedule may be available after probation.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Essential employee for catastrophic, weather, or emergency situations; may be required to come to campus when closed.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $109,435 – $114,000.
• Regular Exempt benefits included.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.