Project & Event Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University seeks a Project & Event Manager to oversee day-to-day direction of facilities maintenance projects and campus event support. You will coordinate with customers, facilities staff, stakeholders, and vendors to schedule activities for renovations and events.

The role includes procuring and tracking costs, managing estimates, and ensuring timely communication with customers and teams. This essential position follows the standard workweek with occasional evenings and weekends on a

Qualifications

• Experience with building maintenance and/or construction/renovation.
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications.
• Experience with work management systems, spreadsheets, word documents, and estimating.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate facilities maintenance projects and campus event support.
• Schedule activities to support renovations and events.
• Procure and track costs for supplies, materials, and contract labor.
• Ensure estimates are provided to customers as requested.

Skills

Building maintenance

Construction/renovation

Reading plans & specs

Estimating

Analytical reasoning

Tools

Work management systems

Spreadsheets

Word documents

Job description

Title

Project & Event Manager

Application Review Date

9/16/2026

Campus Location

Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Business Operations the primary responsibility will be the day-to-day direction and coordination of Facilities maintenance projects and campus event support. This will require daily communications with customers, facilities staff, campus stakeholders, and vendors. This position will be responsible for scheduling activities to best support Facilities renovation projects and campus events. This position will procure and track costs for supplies, materials, and contract labor in the execution of projects, maintenance, and events. This position will be responsible for ensuring estimates are provided to customer as requested.

Required Qualifications

Experience with building maintenance and/or construction/renovation. Experience reading architectural plans and specifications. Experience with work management systems, spreadsheets, word documents, and estimating. Demonstrated application of analytical and reasoning skills necessary for evaluation processes, judgement, and independent action is critical. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies including students, faculty, and staff.

Valid driver's license required.

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience with event management or at an event venue.

Employment Conditions

Driver's License Required. Essential Personnel

Is this position Grant Funded

No

Is this position restricted

No

Is this position 100% telework

No

Hours Per Week

40

Months per Year

12

Statement of Economic Interest Required

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Classification

Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule

M-F 8:00 -5:00 some evenings and weekends

Employee Classification

Trades Manager I

Department

FM Maint & Oper

Salary

$59,800 - $78,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name

Chris Shelton

Department Contact Phone

540-831-7800

Department Contact Email

[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.