• Project Manager

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Project Manager

    Posting Summary

    Oversee a range of facilities management projects, from small renovations and plant improvement/deferred maintenance projects to complex construction projects. Coordinate cost estimates as needed for relocations, renovations, facility improvements and capital equipment replacement. Supervise external consultants and contractors, coordinate and communicate all phases of projects to University user groups, service providers and design and construction management personnel to form a project. Ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Organize active projects within each phase. Provide in field monitoring progress of activities and schedule. Ensure the most efficient use of all resources (internal and external labor). Provide technical assistance for outside contracted services. Enforce contract requirements while working with campus partners to keep projects within budget and on schedule. Promote a workplace which encourages safety within the field. This position works within a broader division that has a universal commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering exceptional customer service.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or construction technology and a minimum of two years’ experience working as a superintendent, or construction/field coordinator or manager on capital projects. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain, and driver’s check required.

     

    Ability to communicate effectively and contribute as part of a team. Must possess organizational skills and knowledge of the design and construction process project process; specifically, the proper use and applications of construction methods and materials. Familiar with project management software (i.e. Microsoft Project or Procore), other computer software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and drawing review software such as Bluebeam. Familiarity with AIA construction contracts, and typical processes for requests for information, change orders, OSHA requirements, dispute resolution, and estimating.

     

    Effective organizational skills are necessary to coordinate multiple construction projects concurrently. Demonstrated ability to organize and communicate with others in a team environment and communicate effectively with key constituents.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Anticipated Pay Range $75,000-$90,000 annually

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 06/27/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Admin Facilities Professnl

     

    Posting Number S5656PO

     

    Department Planning Design & Construction/11105

     

    Position Number 00021236

     

    Employee FTE 1.0

     

    Employee Term 12

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

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    + Resume

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