Senior Manager, University Construction & Facilities

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for Construction Services to lead a multi-trades team, coordinating project managers, trades staff, contractors and engineers to deliver university construction and renovation programs efficiently.

You will oversee scheduling, procurement analysis, budget planning and staff development for approximately 48 employees across four unit supervisors, ensuring safety, compliance with codes, and alignment with CSU goals.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory and administrative role, directing skilled journey level building trades personnel involved in construction or renovations.
• Skilled journey level experience in one or more of the building trades. Journey level Expertise can be demonstrated through valid licensure (Plumbing, Electrical), or four years of experience as journey level HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, building automation controls technician, fire controls technician, air balance technician, or closely related trades field.
• Experience with construction estimating, scheduling, and supervision of Journey level Trades staff.
• Experience with Integrated Workplace Management systems (IWMS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-trades staff and contractors to ensure job coordination and requirements are met.
• Supervise ~48 employees across 4 unit supervisors; manage workload and performance.
• Schedule all phases of multi-trades jobs, from client contact to completion.
• Analyze procurement needs and negotiate to obtain best value.
• Ensure health, safety and training requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Scheduling

Procurement analysis

Decision making

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IWMS

Licensure (Plumbing/Electrical)

Job description

Colorado State University is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for Construction Services to lead a multi-trades team, coordinating project managers, trades staff, contractors and engineers to deliver university construction and renovation programs efficiently.

You will oversee scheduling, procurement analysis, budget planning and staff development for approximately 48 employees across four unit supervisors, ensuring safety, compliance with codes, and alignment with CSU goals.