Strategic Project Manager - Capital Projects (Remote)

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free comprehensive health care for you

10% retirement contribution

Generous leave and holiday time

Partial remote schedule

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks an Assistant Manager - Project Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for MSU's capital projects. You will partner with Capital Project Delivery Managers and IPF leadership to standardize processes, governance, and performance metrics, while overseeing budgeting and financial management.

The role emphasizes data analytics, risk management, and continuous improvement, supporting procurement, construction, occupancy, and

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of related work experience in office administration or construction-related operations.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Experience developing SOPs, governance processes, templates, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers and administrative staff to deliver capital projects.
• Develop and maintain project management standards, SOPs, governance processes, and templates.
• Monitor KPIs such as budget, schedule, change orders, contingency, safety, and client satisfaction; create dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Data analytics

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or construction management

Job description

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks an Assistant Manager - Project Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for MSU's capital projects. You will partner with Capital Project Delivery Managers and IPF leadership to standardize processes, governance, and performance metrics, while overseeing budgeting and financial management.

The role emphasizes data analytics, risk management, and continuous improvement, supporting procurement, construction, occupancy, and