Facilities Project Manager
Facilities Project Manager
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Facilities Project Manager.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
Fort Valley State University is seeking a highly organized and proactive Facility Project Manager to support capital improvement renovation and maintenance projects across all departments of the university. This role serves as a key resource for academic administrative and auxiliary units by overseeing facilities-related projects from concept through completion ensuring alignment with university goals budgets and schedules.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan coordinate and manage construction renovation and infrastructure improvement projects for all campus departments including housing projects.
- Develop project scopes budgets and timelines in collaboration with department heads and Facilities leadership
- Coordinate with architects engineers contractors and vendors throughout design and construction phases
- Review and manage project documentation including design drawings construction contracts change orders and schedules.
- Works closely with Purchasing to place projects for bidding and assists with the bidding process and contract award
- Ensure all work complies with University System of Georgia (USG) policies building codes and state procurement guidelines
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor project progress safety and quality assurance
- Maintain strong communication with department stakeholders to minimize disruptions and ensure satisfaction with project outcomes.
- Track project budgets and expenditures; provide regular updates and reports to the Director of Facilities Management
- Assist with deferred maintenance planning and energy efficiency upgrades across campus
- Support long-term facilities planning and space management initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Baccalaureate degree in construction Management Architecture Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5 years recent related experience and demonstrable project management experience preferably within institutional settings.
- An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered.
- Valid Georgia Drivers license.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Strong understanding of building systems construction practices and applicable building codes
- Familiarity with local/state/national building codes ADA OSHA standards
- Experience with renovation and capital construction projects including contract management and scheduling
- Proficient in managing all phases of a project life cycle - initiation planning execution monitoring and closure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget goals
- Competency in reviewing technical documents and solving on-site construction issues
- Commitment to customer service and supporting the academic mission of the University.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- Work is split between office and field environments
- May require occasional evening weekend or holidays depending on project scheduled.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to push 50 pounds and lift 20 pounds. (Material handling)
- Ability to climb ladder and step ladder.
- Bending at waist sitting kneeling laying horizontally climbing walking etc. as job may require.
- Ability to work in extreme heat cold and noisy areas.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
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