Project Manager (Journey)

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Project Manager (Journey) in Facilities Design and Construction. You will manage multiple capital projects from design to construction, ensuring budgets, schedules and client satisfaction, with oversight of state review steps.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, 3–5 years in building design/construction/project management, and possible licensure by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Licensure by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors may be required.
• Degrees from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects from design through construction.
• Prepare budgets, schedules and project scope for review.
• Review packages for scope, budget and quality.
• Ensure plans are reviewed by state and university community as required.
• Maintain contracts and client engagement throughout the project.
• Provide regular status reporting on scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Position Number:

999513

Functional Title:

Project Manager (Journey)

Position Type:

Administration - Staff

Position Eclass:

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) provides overall planning, design, and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement and non‑capital projects for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, the department manages the budget, design, and construction of these projects. The goal of the department is to ensure that the University obtains what is needed, at the desired quality, and the project is constructed within the determined schedule and budget. FDC actively manages approximately 90+ projects simultaneously with total funding of over $400 million dollars annually from State appropriations, State R&R funds or self-liquidated monies. The department directly interfaces with all university divisions, State Construction Office administrators, UNC System Administration, external design firms, contractors and vendors.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous Project Management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to and potentially exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight. The purpose and intent of this position is to execute the following duties for assigned projects: (a) act as agent for the department maintaining responsibility for customer relations and customer satisfaction; (b) perform pre‑design, advance planning, or programming services as demanded by the project requirements; and © provide management and oversight of contracted design and construction services. Duties shall be as necessitated by project requirements and may include, but are not limited to: writing and creating project related technical scoping documents for customers and consultants; development and management of project schedules and budgets; technical review of construction documents; oversight and management of construction activities in the field. Implicitly within these duties are administrative tasks associated with the formation of contracts, processing of payments, and maintenance of project records in digital and hard copy formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN THE ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.
• SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE LICENSURE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS.
• ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years’ experience in the areas of building design, building construction, design and construction project management.
• Design and construction experience in higher education building projects and experience with State Construction Office projects is highly desirable.
• Having a Project Management, Construction Management, or Facilities Management certification is advantageous.

Recruitment Range:

$84,652

Org #-Department:

Facilities D&C-Departmental - 56411

Job Open Date:

08/11/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

75%

Key Responsibility:

Project Manager

Essential Tasks:

This position will be responsible for managing multiple capital projects through the design and construction of the project.

• Prepare comprehensive project budget, schedule and estimate for capital projects.
• Prepare project declaration of scope for customer review and approval.
• Review project packages for accuracy and adherence to scope, budget, schedules and Quality.
• Ensure that plans are submitted to review by the state (if necessary) and the University community.
• Ensure all review comments/questions are satisfactory addressed before moving project into bid.
• Ensure project budgets and schedules are maintained throughout the project.
• Manage the contractual requirements for the project and analyses and recommends changes to contracts.
• Ensure the client is fully engaged during the entire process of the project.
• Provide routine communication regarding project status, changes in scope, schedule of budget.
• Ensure the client understands the changes that occur during the project.
• Attend site visits and project meeting to ensure that progress is meeting the schedule and budget.
• Perform inspections of work in place and provide documentation and direction to contractor and the designer.
• Schedule inspection by other departments (Facilities Operation, ITS, Police department.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

Reporting

Essential Tasks:

• Update and Provide accurate reporting of project details, updating all project database fields
• Update project schedules in scheduling software.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

Employee Engagement

Essential Tasks:

• Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings.
• Provide feedback on design and construction guidelines for the University.

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - R, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - C, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - C

Work Environment:

Driving - Car/Truck - O, Extreme noise levels - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - O