Planner/Inspector/Analyst II

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care for you and family

Retirement contribution (10%)

Generous sick, vacation, personal and

Partial remote schedule

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking a Project Manager II for Planning, Design, & Construction to lead complex building projects from initiation through closeout. You will develop delivery strategies, direct design and construction teams, and ensure stakeholder requirements are met.

The role includes acting as the owner’s representative, negotiating contracts, tracking budgets, coordinating inspections, and ensuring adherence to MSU Construction Standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related construction management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project delivery strategies for complex projects.
• Lead design team activities and coordinate bidding processes.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage project documentation and budgets.
• Communicate progress via reports, minutes, and submittals.
• Mentor student employees and collaborate with campus stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring students

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or project management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Salary: $81,900 - $100,100 annually depending on experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Eligible to work a partial remote schedule. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

The Project Manager II (PM) with Planning, Design, & Construction is responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of complex building projects from initiation through closeout. This role develops strategies for project delivery methods, directs design and construction teams on site logistics and phasing, and ensures stakeholder requirements are met. The Project Manager communicates project progress through reports, meeting minutes, and formal submittal, while maintaining conformance to established communication plans. Acting as the owner’s representative, the position oversees construction activities, warranty enforcement, and customer engagement, and coordinates inspections to ensure quality control and adherence to MSU Construction Standards.

Additional responsibilities include managing project documentation, negotiating A/E (Architecture/Engineering) and construction contracts, leading design team activities such as issuing plans and specifications, reviewing bids, interviewing contractors, and recommending contract awards. The Project Manager works closely with administrators on pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments, and conducts lessons learned and post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement. This role may also mentor and lead student employees.

Job Responsibilities Are As Follows

• 35% - Develop and implement project delivery strategies for complex projects, lead design and construction teams on site logistics and phasing, and direct all aspects of project delivery to meet customer requirements.
• 30% - Lead design team activities including issuing plans/specifications for bidding, reviewing bids, interviewing contractors, and recommending contract awards. Coordinate inspections by skilled trade experts to ensure quality control and adherence to MSU Construction Standards.
• 15% - Negotiate Architecture, Engineering, and Construction contract terms, manage project documentation, and work closely with administrators on pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• 10% - Communicate project progress through reports, meeting minutes, and formal submittal, ensuring compliance with communication plans and stakeholder requirements.
• 10% - Conduct lessons learned and post-project evaluations to improve processes, and mentor or lead student employees.

A successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge across multiple technical, project management and construction disciplines. The PM must be innovative and communicate well in a team environment as well as campus stakeholders. The position may be on-call for emergencies on projects they are assigned outside of normal working hours.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four- year college degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction specific to the work being performed, supervision and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license will be required for this position. Must drive University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the Universities rigorous safe driving standards.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or project management. Three to five years of experience with managing capital projects or construction projects at a moderate scale, or a semi-complex scale. Experience with a campus or large scale environment. Experience with working closely with subject matter experts in Architecture or Engineering fields related to project scope. Experience with mentoring students and related staff.

A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills, who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals. The ability to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter and Resume

Work Hours

NON-STANDARD WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday first shift 8:00am - 5:00pm and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work. The position may be on-call for emergencies on projects they are assigned outside of normal working hours.

Website

ipf.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility ends August 18, 2026 at 11:55 PM