Project Management Professional, Specialist

Position Details Classification Information Position Classification Title Project Management Professional, Specialist FLSA Exempt Position Class 89854 Position Overview Join the Ramily! Join the Ramily! Winston‑Salem State University ( WSSU ) is a distinguishedinstitution that combines academic excellence, communityengagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We areproud to be North Carolina’s only university to earn thedistinguished designation of Opportunity College by the CarnegieClassifications of Higher Education and the American Council onEducation ( ACE ). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students forleadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences,business, education, and the humanities. Known for its supportiveenvironment, the university fosters a close-knit community thatnurtures both professional and academic excellence. Situated in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina—known as the City of Artsand Innovation, WSSU provides students with opportunities to engagein a dynamic mix of professional, social, and cultural experiences.Winston‑Salem is home to thriving arts, healthcare, and technologysectors, offering both students and faculty unique collaborationopportunities and professional development pathways. With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, anddedication to fostering personal and professional growth,Winston‑Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work,and learn. Find information about our current benefits and retirement options,our holiday schedule, and other discounts and perks at the linksbelow: UNCSystem Employee Benefits Central UNC System Retirement Benefits WSSU Holiday Schedule WSSU Discounts and Perks Position Summary Winston‑Salem State is seeking a Project ManagementProfessional, Specialist to join the team in the Office of Design and Construction! The Office of Design and Construction is responsible for theplanning, design, and construction of most university projects, aswell as the implementation of the University’s Physical MasterPlan. This position will manage multiple small‑scale projects. Theresponsibilities include the coordination of all phases of aproject from its inception through construction contract award, tocompletion and closeout. Responsibilities of the Project Management Professional,Specialist include: Evaluate design plans and specifications for smaller-scaleprojects. Monitor, inspect, and maintain quality control for renovationand new construction. Survey departments for their space and facility needs, developprogramming to meet the needs of a project through discussions withusers, develop rough cost estimates, and assist with determiningscope of work for project. Assist with establishing, maintaining, updating, and managingthe master campus space database. Update building/campus drawingsas appropriate. Participate in review of project design plans and meetingprogramming needs. This includes working with users in initialdesign programming through final acceptance, reviewing plans forfunctionality. Assist with coordinating the process of defining buildingprograms, including requirements for space, equipment andinfrastructure. Provide input into the initial project budgeting process andtrack the formal budget approval process, project spending duringplanning, and payments for miscellaneous expenditures and designerfees. Establish schedules for project completion and monitor thestatus of assigned projects. Responsible for budget control. Coordinate the designer selection process includingadvertising, short listing and interviews. Act as the primary point of contract between designer anduniversity departments. Manage the collection and reconciliation of university reviewat schematic design, design development and constructiondevelopment phases. Assist in obtaining all City and State approvals. Provide support in the process of awarding constructioncontracts Perform construction management, post construction review,designer, contractor evaluations, and warranty management forassigned projects Position Information Position Number 080072 Working Position Title Project Management Professional, Specialist Building and Room No. 1604 C Lowery St Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time If Time Limited. No Appointment Length. N/A Requirements and Preferences Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Not Mandatory Normal Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Department Required Skills Associate’s degree in institutional planning, engineering,architecture, architectural project management or constructionmanagement or a related discipline, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education Two years of project management, construction, or otherrelevant experience Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD software Required License or Certification Valid US Driver’s License Valid US Driver's License Yes Commercial Driver's License Required No Physical Required No Posting Details Internal Posting Only No Time Limited Position No Appointment Length N/A Salary $54,249-$59,118 Open Date 11/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr Winston-Salem State University