What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager – Facilities Design & Construction position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Number:
998748
Functional Title:
Project Manager – Facilities Design & Construction
Position Type:
Administration - Staff
Position Eclass:
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit:
Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) provides overall planning, design, and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement and non-capital projects for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, the department manages the budget, design, and construction of these projects. The goal of the department is to ensure that the University obtains what is needed, at the desired quality, and the project is constructed within the determined schedule and budget.
FDC actively manages approximately 90 projects simultaneously with total funding of over $400 million dollars annually from State appropriations, State R&R funds or self-liquidated monies. The department directly interfaces with all university divisions, State Construction Office administrators, UNC System Administration, external design firms, contractors and vendors.
Position Summary:
This Project Manager position is responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous Project Management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to and potentially exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight.
The purpose and intent of this Project Manager position is to execute the following duties for assigned projects:
$82,186
Org #-Department:
Facilities D&C-Departmental - 56411
Job Open Date:
01/05/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE:
1.000
Type Of Appointment:
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year:
12
FLSA:
Exempt
Percentage Of Time:
75%
Key Responsibility:
Project Manager
Essential Tasks:
10%
Key Responsibility:
Reporting
Essential Tasks:
Employee Engagement
Essential Tasks:
5%
Key Responsibility:
Other Specific Assignments
Essential Tasks:
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - R, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - C, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - C
Work Environment:
Driving - Car/Truck - O, Extreme noise levels - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - O
998748
Functional Title:
Project Manager – Facilities Design & Construction
Position Type:
Administration - Staff
Position Eclass:
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit:
Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) provides overall planning, design, and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement and non-capital projects for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, the department manages the budget, design, and construction of these projects. The goal of the department is to ensure that the University obtains what is needed, at the desired quality, and the project is constructed within the determined schedule and budget.
FDC actively manages approximately 90 projects simultaneously with total funding of over $400 million dollars annually from State appropriations, State R&R funds or self-liquidated monies. The department directly interfaces with all university divisions, State Construction Office administrators, UNC System Administration, external design firms, contractors and vendors.
Position Summary:
This Project Manager position is responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous Project Management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to and potentially exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight.
The purpose and intent of this Project Manager position is to execute the following duties for assigned projects:
- Act as agent for the department, maintaining responsibility for customer relations and customer satisfaction.
- Perform pre-design, advance planning, or programming services as demanded by the project requirements, and provide management and oversight of contracted design and construction services.
- Writing and creating project-related technical scoping documents for customers and consultants; development and management of project schedules and budgets.
- Technical review of construction documents.
- Oversight and management of construction activities in the field.
- Implicit within these duties are administrative tasks associated with the formation of contracts, processing of payments, and maintenance of project records in digital and hard copy formats.
- Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- 3 – 5 years experience in the areas of building design, building construction, design and construction project management.
- Design and construction experience in higher education building projects and experience with State Construction Office projects is highly desirable.
- Having a Project Management, Construction Management, or Facilities Management certification is advantageous.
- Interior Architectural Licensure.
$82,186
Org #-Department:
Facilities D&C-Departmental - 56411
Job Open Date:
01/05/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE:
1.000
Type Of Appointment:
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year:
12
FLSA:
Exempt
Percentage Of Time:
75%
Key Responsibility:
Project Manager
Essential Tasks:
- This position will be responsible for managing multiple capital projects through the design and construction of the project.
- Prepare comprehensive project budget, schedule, and estimates for capital projects.
- Prepare project declaration of scope for customer review and approval.
- Review project packages for accuracy and adherence to scope, budget, schedules, and quality.
- Ensure that plans are submitted to review by the state (if necessary) and the University community.
- Ensure all review comments/questions are satisfactorily addressed before moving the project into bid.
- Ensure project budgets and schedules are maintained throughout the project.
- Manage the contractual requirements for the project, analyze and recommend changes to contracts.
- Ensure the client is fully engaged during the entire process of the project.
- Provide routine communication regarding project status, changes in scope, and the schedule and budget.
- Ensure the client understands the changes that occur during the project.
- Attend site visits and project meetings to ensure that progress is meeting the schedule and budget.
- Perform inspections of work in place and provide documentation and direction to the contractor and the designer.
- Schedule inspection by other departments (Facilities Operation, ITS, Police department.
10%
Key Responsibility:
Reporting
Essential Tasks:
- Update and provide accurate reporting of project details, updating all project database fields.
- Update project schedules in scheduling software.
Employee Engagement
Essential Tasks:
- Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings.
- Provide feedback on design and construction guidelines for the University.
5%
Key Responsibility:
Other Specific Assignments
Essential Tasks:
- Perform specific assignments assigned by the Assistant Director and the Director.
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - R, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - C, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - C
Work Environment:
Driving - Car/Truck - O, Extreme noise levels - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - O
Salary : $400