Planner/Inspector/Analyst III

Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Planner/Inspector/Analyst III to lead complex projects from planning through closeout. The role requires coordinating with researchers, facility managers, and technicians, and ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

The position offers remote-friendly work arrangements and a competitive salary of $100,200–$122,400 annually, depending on experience, with MSU benefits and retirement

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in architecture, construction management or engineering.
• Five to eight years of related and progressively responsible work experience in project programming, design, construction, supervision and management.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operators license.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of a project delivery team to meet customer requirements, coordinating design/construction and managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate project progress to the customer and project team with required submittals and reports.
• Oversee project management documentation including budgets, schedules and FADE/Unifier, and ensure compliance with MSU standards.
• Mentor and lead PIAs I and II.

Education

Four-year college degree in architecture, construction management or engineering

Job description

Planner/Inspector/Analyst III

• East Lansing, Michigan, United States
• Ipf Recp Planning Design Construction 40001189
• Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional
• Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
• Group: Administrative Professionals- AP
• Remote Work: Remote-Friendly
• Union/Non-Union: Union

Support Staff

Opening on: Aug 12 2026

Closing at: Aug 25 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Salary: $100,200 - $122,400 annually depending on experience.

MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family a s 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 Senior Construction Project Manager (PM) will lead a com plex and diverse group of stakeholders through the project delivery process which can include principal researchers, professors, facility managers and technicians. Their responsibility is to lead this group during all phases of the project. They will have constant communication on the impact on scope, schedule and budget with the project stakeholders an d keep the communication in the forefront of the project so timely decisions can be made.

The project manager needs to have the ability to plan, organize, execute, and follow up on (control) the processes, procedures, and best practices of the organization. A successful PM will possess the management competencies necessary to successfully achieving the organization's strategic purpose/goals and to reduce project risks for the owner. The intellectual abilities that enable a PM to be adaptive to processes, to listen to and communicate information wit h people on the project, and to propose and provide solutions. In addition to these basic competencies, a PM should be able to think conceptually, analytically, and critically about problems and issues. Traits that a PM possesses or has learned that align, motivate, and inspire a team to act in harmony and achieve project objectives.

A successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge across multiple technical, project management and construction disciplines. The PM must be innovative an d 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.

Job Responsibilities Are As Follows

• 40%: Lead all aspects of a project delivery team to meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include leader of the design team (MSU PDC staff or outside consultants), issuing of plans and specifications for competitive bidding or Construction Management buyout, review of bids, interview contractors and recommend contract award. Direct design and construction team on site and building logistics phasing required to meet stakeholder needs. Develop a strategy for project delivery method working with the Design, Construct ion and Contract Administrators on projects of a complex nature. Oversee or manage directly the owner’s representative role throughout t he construction phase and closeout including long term warranty enforcement and customer communication. Coordinate the inspection of construction projects by the skilled trade experts throughout the construction phase to ensure quality control and adherence to MSU Construction Standards.
• 40%: Communicate the progress of the project from project start to closeout to the customer and project team. Communications include Project Information Sheet (A3), meeting minutes, quarterly report updates, Campus Infrastructure Planning Work Group (CIPWG) and Board of Trustees (BOT) submittal for major projects, and conformance to the communications plan per customer requirements along with campus stakeholders.
• 10%: Oversee or manage directly all aspects of the project management documentation requirements for MSU projects including Facility Asset Management Information System (FAMIS) and Unifier budgets, schedules and milestone dates, projects s tatus reporting, lead the communication plan for the customer, and assure project compliance with Facility Asset Data Exchange (FADE). Work closely with project administrator on contractor pay applications, change orders and budget adjustments. Work with the Performance Manager to communicate lessons learned, post project evaluations and continuing improvement for the project delivery process.
• 10%: Mentor and lead PIAs I and II.

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

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired by completing a four- year college degree program in architecture, construction management or engineering; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in project programming, design, construction, supervision and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operators 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.

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.

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.