Research Infrastructure Project Lead

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University’s Office of Research seeks a Senior Project Manager to coordinate and oversee complex research facilities projects. The role interfaces with researchers, facilities teams, architects, engineers, and university leadership to ensure alignment with system priorities.

The position manages budgets, schedules, and resources, guiding projects through planning, design, construction, and turnover while coordinating with multiple stakeholders and securing relevant funding as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field with 5 years of related experience.
• 5-10+ years of project management or construction management experience.
• Experience coordinating capital projects across large, complex institutions.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources; work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison among OR, researchers, facilities professionals, architects, engineers, contractors and leadership.
• Coordinate with Facilities Capital Planning on planning, design, construction and commissioning of research facilities.
• Lead OR’s Research Infrastructure Committee and support infrastructure planning.
• Manage OR interests in capital infrastructure initiatives including grants and contracts.
• Collaborate with multiple WSU stakeholders to support system priorities.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Driver's license

Education

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

Master’s degree

Job description

Washington State University’s Office of Research seeks a Senior Project Manager to coordinate and oversee complex research facilities projects. The role interfaces with researchers, facilities teams, architects, engineers, and university leadership to ensure alignment with system priorities.

The position manages budgets, schedules, and resources, guiding projects through planning, design, construction, and turnover while coordinating with multiple stakeholders and securing relevant funding as