Job Posting:
JR100644 Senior Project Manager (Open)Department:
Facilities, PMPosition Type:
RegularOpen Date:
08-29-2025Close Date:
$120,000 - $130,000Job Description:
Organizes and controls project materials, schedules, and costs. Acts as liaison between internal clients and external contractors from point of client conception through project completion. May provide technical expertise in a professional field such as architecture, electrical or mechanical engineering, or construction managementProvides visual inspection and quality control by monitoring construction progress. Ensures compliance with intended results, codes, regulations, and requested standards.
Reviews materials and methods, questions, conflicts, and changes. Manage client issues in relation to construction decisions and preferences. Research technical options and proposes solutions
Records any relevant or outstanding issues in project and/or technical specialty databases/ reports.
Provide maintenance support and/or technical advice to other departments and schools throughout the University system.
At intermediate level, determines the responsibilities and specifications for project(s) by identifying project phases and elements, studying client requirements, assigning personnel, reviewing contractor bids, and preparing cost estimates.
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering or Construction or Project Management. Equivalent years of combined education an experience may be considered. Certification/Licensure: Licensed Architect or Licensed Professional Engineer.10 years experience in construction, design, and/or construction or project management, including 2 years of experience with large capital projects (greater than $10 million construction costs). Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of best practices in capital project design and construction process.
Ability to evaluate proposals, design and construction modifications and change orders.
Ability to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies simultaneously.
Skill in acting as a liaison with external agencies, campuses, or other high level contacts.
Ability to continuously seek quality service and process improvements in order to support a mission and strategic vision.
Ability to communicate and interact with, as well as support effective partnerships with peers.
Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, to facilitate timely completion of projects and to conduct research and gather information.
Consultation and change management skills.
Oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Additional Job Information:
- Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examination to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license may be required.
- Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts
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In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering or Construction or Project Management
- 10 years experience in construction, design, and/or construction or project management
- 2 years of experience with large capital projects (greater than $10 million construction costs)
- Licensed Architect or Licensed Professional Engineer
What We Do
Bowie State University is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on providing accessible, high-quality education.
