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, based in Kingston, RI, seeks a Manager, Projects I (Small Projects) to lead design, budgeting and delivery for minor capital works. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Capital Program Design & Delivery - Small Projects team.

This is a professional staff position with a posting date of 10/23/2026. Ideal candidates will coordinate with consultants, manage multiple small projects, and ensure compliance with university standards and regulations.

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.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Job description

Manager, Projects I (Small Projects)

Posting Number: SF02244

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

Department: Capital Program Design & Delivery - SmallProjects

Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary

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.

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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.

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Hybrid Workschedule Eligibility

THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORKSCHEDULE.

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.

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.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

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

Posting Date

10/23/2026