Strategic Design & Construction Project Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Design and Construction Project Manager to join the Office of Physical Plant Design and Construction. This role supports campus transformation through strategic planning, thoughtful design, and quality construction, leading teams and coordinating stakeholders through all project phases.

The PM will manage multiple projects, ensure compliance with codes and university standards, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; no prior relevant work experience required for the Professional tier, or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Bachelor's Degree + 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted for the Intermediate tier.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead assigned projects across the customer portfolio, managing scope, budget, schedule, execution, and stakeholder coordination to successful completion.
• Define project delivery method, execution parameters, standards, policies, and procedures for design and construction initiatives.
• Support projects and initiatives for University Park Utility Services group and the Systems Renewal and Maintenance Programs, among other customers.
• Manage the selection and oversight of design teams, construction managers/contractors, consultants, and vendors to achieve project objectives and customer expectations.
• Execute design and construction projects utilizing the Office of Physical Plant project management information system.
• Monitor project progress, team performance, budgets, cost estimates, value engineering efforts, change orders, and project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design, construction, safety, environmental health, code compliance, and schedule impacts; develop contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, owner standards, and University policies by project teams and contractors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively contribute to unit efforts that enhance project management effectiveness, team performance, and work execution methods.
• Utilize available technology to improve project communication and efficiency; monitor market and industry trends to evaluate and implement innovative project delivery and construction practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

PMIS

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Design and Construction Project Manager to join the Office of Physical Plant Design and Construction. This role supports campus transformation through strategic planning, thoughtful design, and quality construction, leading teams and coordinating stakeholders through all project phases.

The PM will manage multiple projects, ensure compliance with codes and university standards, and drive continuous improvement.