Hybrid Project Manager, Capital Projects & Facilities

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Project Manager for CPDApply, hybrid in Chicago, IL. You will drive capital projects from planning through turnover, coordinating design, procurement, and construction efforts to meet university standards and timelines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder collaboration, and contractor management across diverse project types, including labs, small-scale, and large-scale facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in planning, design, construction, project management.
• Experience with building/infrastructure projects in higher education or similar facilities.
• Familiar with design milestones, bidding, permits, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scope confirmation, and on-site assessments.
• Develop and manage budgets and master schedules for CPD projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to standards, quality, and project governance.

Skills

Budget management

Schedule development

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Engineering/Architecture background

Tools

Microsoft Project

e-Builder

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Project Manager for CPDApply, hybrid in Chicago, IL. You will drive capital projects from planning through turnover, coordinating design, procurement, and construction efforts to meet university standards and timelines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder collaboration, and contractor management across diverse project types, including labs, small-scale, and large-scale facilities.