Manager, Projects I (Small Projects)

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Manager, Projects I (Small Projects) to lead design and construction initiatives across campus. You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver small-scale projects on time and within budget, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The hybrid role requires a strong background in architecture, civil or mechanical engineering, and at least five years of project management experience, with a proven ability to supervise teams and manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of five years of design, project management, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of building code requirements and standard construction details.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing data and writing reports.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate URI personnel to develop design and spatial, physical efficiencies within existing building systems.
• Coordinate work with consultants and contractors for small projects.
• Develop programs and work with committees to achieve the Capital Program Design & Delivery – Small Projects’ goals and requirements.
• Manage, inspect and document construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects.
• Manage design and construction contracts.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys of campus grounds to document existing conditions.
• Determine necessary repairs and upgrades for efficient and reliable use and operations.
• Develop and complete budgets, schedules, permits and reports as required.
• Perform regulatory review and research to determine requirements and to insure University compliance.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team supervision

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil, or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number SF02244 Job Title Manager, Projects I (Small Projects) Position Number Job code # (100657) FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 12 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $80,000 - $86,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Capital Program Design & Delivery - Small Projects Contact(s)

Search will be open until filled.

First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/12/2026. Applications received after 11/12/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

About URI

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE.

Position Summary

Provide project management services to the University community for construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects. Provide technical and management assistance to URI’s Office of Capital Program Design & Delivery – Small Projects to coordinate with Campus Design, Capital Construction, Planning & Real Estate Development and Facilities Operations.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate URI personnel to develop design and spatial, physical efficiencies within existing building systems.
• Coordinate work with consultants and contractors for small projects.
• Develop programs and work with committees to achieve the Capital Program Design & Delivery – Small Projects’ goals and requirements.
• Manage, inspect and document construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects.
• Manage design and construction contracts.
• Conduct field inspections and surveys of campus grounds to document existing conditions.
• Determine necessary repairs and upgrades for efficient and reliable use and operations.
• Develop and complete budgets, schedules, permits and reports as required.
• Perform regulatory review and research to determine requirements and to insure University compliance.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Licenses, Tools And Equipment

Personal computers, printers; word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of cumulative experience in design, project management, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of building code requirements and standard construction details; Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing data and writing reports.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred

• Demonstrated design experience in multiple types of buildings.
• Demonstrated experience in A/E office.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and contractors.
• Demonstrated computer skills (including, MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Access and MS Projects.)

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered. The potential exists where noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils and wearing a respirator might also be encountered. This position involves traveling throughout the University and could on occasion require bending, reaching, ascending and descending ladders and stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, and hearing. This position requires 24-hour call back in cases of emergency and supervisory presence, when required, on all shifts.

Posting Date 10/23/2026 Closing Date