Project Manager/Owners Representative

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

Job summary

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) in Fort Collins, CO seeks an experienced Senior Capital Projects Manager to oversee multiple complex university construction programs from planning to post-occupancy. You will drive scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating design teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in lead roles for design and construction, strong knowledge of building codes, and proven ability to manage contracts, procurement, and post-construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (construction, engineering, architecture, interior design).
• 7–10 years of lead experience in design/construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction processes, codes, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, manage, and execute multiple complex capital projects from planning through post-occupancy.
• Develop project justification, scope, risks, and delivery strategies including funding and phasing.
• Oversee design processes, ensure compliance with codes and milestones.
• Lead procurement, contracting, and bidding in line with university and state rules.
• Administer contracts, monitor progress, resolve conflicts, approve pay apps.
• Coordinate closeout, inspections, warranties, and documentation.
• Lead process improvements and maintain PM expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

Fort Collins, CO

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

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 Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Construction, Construction Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• In‑depth knowledge of construction processes, materials, blueprints, and building codes with a demonstrated history of successfully managing projects from conception to completion, within budget and on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving abilities to address challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Effective communication with stakeholders, ability to build rapport and de‑escalate issues.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and changing project environments.
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative in a Higher Education environment.
• IBC education and/or certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.