Senior Project Manager

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction efforts for major university facilities and maintenance programs. You will manage budgets, teams, consultants, and schedules to deliver projects on time and within scope, across occupied spaces and sensitive environments.

This role requires a strong background in civil or related engineering, extensive construction management experience, and ability to coordinate with university leadership,

Qualifications

• B.S. required in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, construction management or Architecture or similar degree.
• Commensurate experience of 15 years or more may substitute for a technical degree.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the planning, estimating, and supervising of construction and renovation activities.
• PE License or RA License desired.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manages the completes design and construction efforts of assigned capital projects, both large and small.
• Responsible for client satisfaction, planning, programming, budgeting, scope definition, selection of design consultants, management of the design process, competitive selection of contractors, supervision of the construction contractor throughout the construction phase, quality assurance, and communications up and down the chain of command.
• Recommends approval/disapproval of change orders and processes contractors’ and vendors’ invoices, insurance certificates, etc. associated with design and construction contract management.
• Keeps informed and up to date with codes and ordinances to assure project compliance, including management of the efforts required to obtain certificates of occupancy.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

B.S. in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering, construction management or Architecture

Tools

CAD

MS Project

BlueBeam Revu

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20254470S Position Title: Senior Project Manager Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 806-Project Management

Position Summary:

Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our university and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events, and employee resource groups.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

In late 2023, Villanova announced it would take over the campus and physical assets of nearby Cabrini University. This integration adds approximately 110 acres and nearly 1 million square feet of improved space to Villanova, to be reimagined through further master planning. In 2024, Villanova unveiled a new 10-year Campus Master Plan. This plan aims to enhance Villanova’s existing strengths and create an environment that supports academic rigor and student success in all its forms. Key projects in this plan include a new library (currently under construction), a new welcome center (in the design phase), and various additional new construction or renovation projects.

The Senior Project Manager proactively manages the design, engineering, legal, other professionals engaged in the planning, design and construction efforts necessary to implement large and small projects in the University’s capital and maintenance programs for repair, renovation, improvement and new construction of facilities and major equipment. They are responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers and planning the project release.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Project Manager duties include but are not limited to planning, and developing a project idea (creative), assembling, and managing consultants required for the project (organized), monitor the schedule for progress and set deadlines, solving issues that arise, managing the budget, quality and safety of the project, ensuring stakeholders satisfaction and communicating clearly up and down the chain of command of all assigned projects.

Senior Project Managers are expected to manage larger or otherwise more complex projects with a high level of self-sufficiency and limited need for oversight and direction. Sr. Project Managers are also expected to mentor, train, and assist less experienced project management staff. Many of the projects will be completed in occupied facilities, so very close coordination will be required with the Schools and Departments. Responsibilities include representing Villanova to outside government entities such as Radnor Township, SEPTA , Penn DOT , etc. and making presentations to senior leadership, community groups and township boards and committees.

Additional Responsibilities

• Proactively manages the completes design and construction efforts of assigned capital projects, both large and small. Responsible for client satisfaction, planning, programming, budgeting, scope definition, selection of design consultants, management of the design process, competitive selection of contractors, supervision of the construction contractor throughout the construction phase, quality assurance, and communications up and down the chain of command.
• The Senior Project Managers will take part in the Township approval process, including management of the required documentation effort, attending meetings and presentations to various Township Boards and Committees.
• Oversees the efforts of the Project Support Team in the design of small renovation projects and the administration of project bidding and budget management, including the specification of materials and equipment for select projects.
• Recommends approval/disapproval of change orders and processes contractors’ and vendors’ invoices, insurance certificates, etc. associated with design and construction contract management.
• Keeps informed and up to date with codes and ordinances to assure project compliance, including management of the efforts required to obtain certificates of occupancy.
• Assists the AVP in the preparation of the annual Capital Renewal Plan and Budget.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. required in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, construction management or Architecture or similar degree. Commensurate experience of 15 years or more may substitute for a technical degree. Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the planning, estimating, and supervising of construction and renovation activities. PE License or RA License desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university staff (administrative, faculty and staff clients), vendors, contractors, and with the local township (and other regulatory) authorities.
• Working knowledge of CAD , computer scheduling (e.g., MS Project or spreadsheet programs (preferably MS Excel), database programs, BlueBeam Revu, and PowerPoint at a minimum.
• Required to have a personal cell phone and provide the contact number to all managers and co-workers so that they may reach you when you are out of the office during normal working hours and in case of emergency.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Exposure to noise, confined spaces, dust, dirt, and the outdoor elements. Must be able to climb ladders, to bend and reach and to lift up to 60 pounds.

Special Message to Applicants

Posting Date: 09/16/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information: This position falls within salaried grade 19 and the range for this position is $135,000-150,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Band: 19 Job Classification: exempt

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed 3

Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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