Facilities Project Manager Level 1 or Level 2
Pennsylvania State University's Office of Physical Plant is seeking to fill two (2) Facilities Project Manager positions. The Facilities Project Managers will be responsible for design and construction project leadership, management, development, and coordination of renovations, alterations, and major maintenance projects from inception through completion on the University Park campus.
Finance and Business is a values-driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to "Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State." The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search for excellence, we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of Respect, which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
These positions will coordinate with internal and external design and construction resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet the University's standards of quality and safety.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating the coordination and preparation of design documents, specifications, estimates, and budgets between customers, design professionals, and contractors
• Coordinating the procurement for design and construction
• Leading the activities of the project team including designers and contractors, to ensure that the final product meets the requirements of the contract documents and the University's design and construction standards
• Serving as the customer advocate and updating customers on a regular basis regarding the status of projects

Education and experience
This position communicates regularly with customers, and the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills both verbally and written.
The positions will be filled as a level 1 or level 2 Facilities Project Manager, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher levels.
Background check:
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and multiple positions will be filled from this posting.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Facilities-Project-Manager-Level-1-or-Level-2_REQ_0000043466
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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