Project Manager/Owners Representative

Society for College and University Planning; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a capable Construction Project Manager to lead multiple capital projects from planning through post-occupancy in Fort Collins, CO. You will oversee scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination while ensuring design submittals meet code and project goals.

The role requires 7–10 years of lead project experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate procurement, contracting, and university/state requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Construction, Construction Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering).
• 7–10 years of lead experience managing design and construction projects of varying size and complexity.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills for handling multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, manage, and execute multiple complex capital construction projects from program planning through post-occupancy, including scope, budget, schedule, and team coordination.
• Develop project justification, define scope of work, analyze risks, and establish strategies including delivery methods, contracting, funding alignment, and phasing.
• Direct and oversee design processes, ensuring compliance with codes and alignment with project goals, including review and approval of design submittals and milestones.
• Lead procurement and contracting processes including writing scopes of work, selecting consultants and contractors, negotiating contracts, and managing bidding per University and State requirements.
• Administer construction activities including contract management, monitoring progress, resolving conflicts, coordinating stakeholders, approving pay applications, and ensuring work meets project requirements.
• Coordinate project closeout and post-construction activities including inspections, documentation, warranties, training, and completion of outstanding items.
• Lead process improvement efforts, maintain technical expertise in construction and project management practices, and recommend and implement improvements to standards, processes, and coordination.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

About This Organization

Colorado State University

Job Duties

• Define, plan, manage, and execute multiple complex capital construction projects simultaneously from program planning through post-occupancy, including scope, budget, schedule, and team coordination.
• Develop project justification, define scope of work, analyze risks, and establish project strategies including delivery methods, contracting, funding alignment, and phasing.
• Direct and oversee design processes, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, regulations, and alignment with project goals, including review and approval of design submittals and milestones.
• Lead procurement and contracting processes including writing scopes of work, selecting consultants and contractors, negotiating contracts, and managing bidding in compliance with University and State requirements.
• Administer construction activities including contract management, monitoring progress, resolving conflicts, coordinating stakeholders, approving pay applications, and ensuring work meets project requirements.
• Coordinate project closeout and post-construction activities including inspections, documentation, warranties, training, and completion of outstanding items.
• Lead process improvement efforts, maintain technical expertise in construction and project management practices, and recommend and implement improvements to standards, processes, and coordination.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, i.e. Construction, Construction Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in a lead role managing design and construction projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills are needed to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, materials, blueprints, building codes is necessary with a demonstrated history of successfully managing projects from conception to completion, within budget, and on schedule is a major advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The role demands strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle.
• The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, build rapport, and de-escalate issues is essential.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and changing project environments is important.
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative in a Higher Education environment.
• IBC education and/or certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Familiarity and use of AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Smartsheet.

Fort Collins, CO

Posted: 7/2/26
Deadline: 9/30/26
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000

Other Info

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