Sustainable Construction Project Manager — Higher Ed Campus

Career Center at Portland State University; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Job summary

Portland State University’s Capital Projects & Construction (CPC) department is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead full‑cycle capital projects with a sustainability focus. You will oversee planning, design and construction, coordinate consultants and contractors, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This permanent, full‑time role is based in downtown Portland with a 95% employer‑funded health plan, generous tuition benefits, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Four years of experience managing construction projects from conception to completion.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong judgment, negotiation, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with contract processes, RFPs, pay apps and change orders.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling software (MS Project) and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design and construction of capital projects under $5M.
• Coordinate design consultants and contractors from conception to completion.
• Interact with CPC architects, engineers, and staff to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Assist with larger, more complex projects when needed.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Portland State University’s Capital Projects & Construction (CPC) department is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead full‑cycle capital projects with a sustainability focus. You will oversee planning, design and construction, coordinate consultants and contractors, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This permanent, full‑time role is based in downtown Portland with a 95% employer‑funded health plan, generous tuition benefits, and a collaborative,