Pre-Construction Project Lead for Capital Projects

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Pre Construction Project Manager to lead planning, budgeting, design coordination, and scheduling for capital projects. You will work with architects, engineers, contractors, and university departments to ensure well-scoped, strategically positioned initiatives.

Levels III–V require progressively more experience in managing design, construction, and stakeholder engagement; PMP/CCM/LEED/DBIA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects through programming, planning, and pre-construction phases.
• Coordinate project planning efforts with departments, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and facilities personnel.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and funding projections.
• Review plans and specs for alignment and feasibility; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Lead meetings and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentations

Procurement

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

University of Utah is seeking a Pre Construction Project Manager to lead planning, budgeting, design coordination, and scheduling for capital projects. You will work with architects, engineers, contractors, and university departments to ensure well-scoped, strategically positioned initiatives.

Levels III–V require progressively more experience in managing design, construction, and stakeholder engagement; PMP/CCM/LEED/DBIA credentials are preferred.