Construction Senior Project Manager

Job Summary

Responsibility for all aspects of the development and implementation of small to medium-sized capital design and construction projects and for coordinating all phases of large capital projects with campus constituents.

Responsibilities*

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Construction, the Project Manager has responsibility for all aspects of the development and implementation of small to medium-sized capital and/or
deferred maintenance design and construction projects and work orders, and for coordinating all phases of large capital projects with campus constituents. The Project Manager works with a high degree of professional judgment while receiving general direction from the Director. The position requires independent problem solving, sound decision making, and the ability to balance project scope, schedule, budget, operational continuity, and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities include managing the project design, construction, and activation process:

• Prepares work scopes, projects schedules, and estimates of probable cost.
• Prepares space layouts and bid documents for small projects (
• Works with Procurement to bid and contract various outside partners for design and construction.
• Coordinates plan review sessions with architects and clients to ensure programming needs and University guidelines have been met.
• Coordinate design requirements for specific research, teaching, or audio-visual equipment.
• Oversees contractors, ITS, furniture vendors, and moving companies during construction and installation periods.
• Coordinates with Plant Operations and clients to manage system shutdowns and minimize impact to occupied buildings.
• Maintains project status workbooks to track costs, schedule, and project details.
• Communicate regularly with leadership on project status.
• Assures completion within established schedule and budgetary limits and in accordance with university design guidelines and regulatory codes.
• Manages document control for project as-built drawings and Operations & Maintenance manuals. Works with Building Services and Plant Operations to manage the transfer of renovated spaces from construction to ongoing operations.

The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, will possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of design and construction management, and will communicate effectively and work collaboratively with UM-Dearborn faculty and staff, all members of the Facilities Operations team, the design and construction team, and campus community. The Project Manager must effectively coordinate the activities of the design and construction project teams, providing technical and analytical guidance, demonstrating a clear understanding of the roles and functions of each team member, conducting project meetings, and providing regular project tracking and analysis. Additional responsibilities include construction site visits to monitor progress and ascertain whether phases of the construction process are in compliance with building plans and project deadlines.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Participation in various committees and meetings related to the function of the overall Facilities
• Operations team and/or our interaction with the greater campus.
• Upkeep of campus and building documentation, including as-built construction plans and specs, CAD and GIS files, and operation and maintenance information.

Required Qualifications*

• A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, interior design, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Five to seven years of design and project management experience is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Google Workspace, and AutoCAD LT.
• In depth knowledge of architectural standards, engineering practices, building ordinances and blueprints
• Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and speak English
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills; strong presentation and public-speaking skills
• Strong organizational and logistical skills coupled with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team
• Ability to access construction project jobsites, including climbing ladders, and navigating uneven surfaces.

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other project management scheduling software
• Familiarity with University of Michigan design standards, purchasing policies and procedures
• Experience with projects related to replacements of building systems equipment (HVAC, electrical, etc)

Why Work at U-M Dearborn?

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a vibrant and diverse community, centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The area provides a variety of urban, suburban, and rural environments within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, its suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan-Dearborn offers a comprehensive benefits package, effective on your first day to help you and your family stay well, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, along with prescription drug plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage .

Additional UM-Dearborn benefits include:

• Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Learn more about the tuition reimbursement policy .
• Eligible UM-Dearborn dependents may receive a 50% tuition and fees scholarship towards undergraduate courses. Learn more about the Dependent Tuition Scholarship from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships webpage .
• No charge for all faculty and staff parking permits. Learn more from the Parking Transportation webpage .

Information about our mission, values and leadership can be found at:


Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: Full Time primarily in-person. Remote work may be available up to one day per week, as work responsibilities allow.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The underfill level will be the Construction Project Manager Intermediate (job code 103342) position. The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000. The following qualifications for underfill position are below.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or interior design is required.
• Three to five years of design and project management experience is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD LT, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Google documents
• Knowledge of commercial building codes and ADA requirements
• Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and speak English
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills; strong presentation and public-speaking skills
• Strong organizational and logistical skills coupled with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team
• Ability to access project jobsites, including excavation sites and buildings with different access/entry structures including ladders and navigate uneven surfaces. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, climb, work from heights, and crawl into tight spaces as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with projects related to replacements of building systems equipment (HVAC,electrical, etc.)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other project management scheduling software
• Familiarity with University of Michigan design standards
• Familiarity with University of Michigan purchasing policies and procedures

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to be lawfully employed in the United States; sponsorship to obtain such status is not available at this time.

Supervision Received

• Supervision is received from the Director of Planning & Construction.

Supervision Exercised

• May supervise student employees and provide peer mentorship to other project managers.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

283621

Working Title

Construction Senior Project Manager

Job Title

Construction Proj Eng Sr

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Business Affairs

Department

Dbn Facilities Planning

Posting Begin/End Date

9/25/2026 - 10/18/2026

Salary

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Career Interest

Engineering & Architecture