Facilities Project Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1886, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a historically Black, land-grant university located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UMES is home to more than 30 degree programs across a campus of more than 50 buildings and 1,100 acres.

With a strong sense of community, a commitment to student success, and a focus on moving from excellence to eminence, UMES is a place where employees can contribute to work that supports students, advances research, strengthens the campus, and makes a difference beyond the university.

The Facilities Planning, Design & Construction team plays an important role in that mission by planning, renovating, and delivering the physical spaces that support teaching, research, student life, and long-term campus growth.

Role Description

UMES is seeking a Facilities Project Manager for a full-time, on-site, six-month contractual position within Facilities Planning, Design & Construction.

This position will provide project management support for active campus renovation and capital improvement projects, helping move work from scope development through design, construction, and closeout. The role will manage small to mid-sized projects while also supporting larger capital initiatives across campus.

The Facilities Project Manager will coordinate with campus stakeholders, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and university leadership to help advance projects, maintain schedules and budgets, review project documentation, support construction administration, and provide regular project status updates.

This is a hands-on, owner-side project management role in a busy higher education environment. It is well suited for someone with construction management, architecture, engineering, facilities planning, or institutional capital project experience who is available for a short-term assignment and can step in quickly to help keep active projects moving.

Compensation: $10,000 per month

Position Type: Full-time, temporary contractual position

Benefits: Safe and sick leave only

Location: Princess Anne, Maryland

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned renovation and capital improvement projects from scope development through construction closeout
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders, consultants, contractors, architects, and engineers
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall progress
• Review construction documents, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Conduct site visits to observe progress and support quality control
• Maintain organized project documentation and provide regular project updates
• Support larger capital initiatives and institutional planning efforts as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Five years of progressively responsible project management experience
• Experience managing construction, renovation, capital improvement, or facilities-related projects
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management tools

Preferred Experience

• Experience in higher education, institutional, public-sector, or owner-side project management
• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, facilities management, project management, or a related field
• Experience with renovation, laboratory, research, or occupied-campus projects
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, scheduling tools, or similar project management software
• Experience with capital budgeting, contract administration, procurement, and cost control
• Relevant project management or construction management certification is a plus but not required

How To Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the UMES employment website:

https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMES/details/Facilities-Project-Manager_JR104068

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