Senior Project Manager

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Exempt position

Job summary

Montana State University seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a team of project managers and coordinators in delivering campus projects efficiently. The role involves coordinating planning, design, and construction, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.

You will collaborate with University Facilities Management and external stakeholders to optimize outcomes, review drawings and contracts, and provide coaching on project management best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, planning, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage project managers and coordinators.
• Strong communication and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project managers and coordinators in campus project delivery.
• Coordinate planning, design, and execution of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide coaching, workload management, and mentor staff on project management best practices.
• Collaborate with University Facilities Management and external stakeholders to optimize project outcomes.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and change orders.

Skills

Construction project management

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Montana State University is hiring a Senior Project Manager responsible for leading and managing Project Managers and Coordinators to deliver campus projects efficiently. The Senior Project Manager coordinates planning, design, and construction efforts, manages project risks, advises on process improvements, and ensures projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget.

Highlights

• Lead and manage project managers and coordinators in campus project delivery.
• Coordinate planning, design, and execution of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide coaching, workload management, and mentor staff on project management best practices.
• Collaborate with University Facilities Management and external stakeholders to optimize project outcomes.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and change orders.
• Communicate policies and project procedures to campus clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Required skills include construction project management, contract administration, and strong communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, planning, or equivalent experience required.
• Salary is $53.37 per hour; position is exempt and includes benefits eligibility.
• Works within Campus Planning, Design & Construction department under University Services division.