Project Manager, Facilities

Department

Position Summary:

Performs under direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Planning Design and Construction and in partnership with the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC). Provides professional expertise management and oversight necessary to ensure the successful planning and delivery of new construction and existing building renovation projects from project conception through final completion and closeout. Works with stakeholders to develop project scope and cost estimates. Executes and communicates project scope based on assessment of program budget building structure utility infrastructure and code compliance. Develops evaluates and presents alternatives relating to scope budget and schedule.

The incumbent ensures a consistent customer-service excellence approach is applied during interactions with students staff faculty and all other internal and external University stakeholders. Serves an essential role in providing the ongoing and recurring coordination necessary to support successful project planning and execution. Assembles organizes and communicates project information to various stakeholders. Administers project documentation in support of the Campus Planner and Project Manager. Interfaces with Procurement Budget and Accounting Departments in providing and processing project documentation in the required format.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Project Management 60%

• Function as the Project Manager on assigned projects with prime responsibility for all aspects of project management including stakeholder communication scope identification project planning cost estimating funding contracting construction coordination FF&E procurement move management warranty coordination and project closeout.
• Act as lead liaison with stakeholders for the duration of projects effectively communicating information relating to scope budget schedule and other status related issues.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of consultant contractor Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) representatives and other project participant activity from conception through project closeout.

• Select negotiate and manage contractors and vendors as required for the successful execution of projects.

• Monitor and control construction activities to ensure adherence to baseline budgets and schedules. Advise on and take appropriate action when needed to address deviations.
• Review contractor change requests to verify validity. Manage processing of all valid change requests in compliance with contract requirements.
• Review and approve project invoices ensuring all project vendors are paid in accordance with contractual terms conditions and timeframes.
• Coordinate the procurement delivery and installation of project furniture fixtures and equipment.
• Manage project closeout process and ensure closeout occurs in a timely manner.
• Coordinate completion processing and archiving of University and State required project documentation.
• Coordinate and participate in on-site testing walkthroughs and inspections.
• Provide project progress reporting involving the entry and extraction of data and the incorporation of information in various electronic formats.
• Monitor track and document expenses against established budgets and provide summary reports.

Project Planning and Development 30%

• Work with customers at all levels including but not limited to Directors Deans faculty and staff and AHEC to develop project requirements and translate such into a scope of work to be used in preparing construction designs and specifications.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations relative to potential impacts to utility infrastructure structural systems and code compliance issues involved in proceeding with the design and construction of a proposed project.
• Provide constructability-related advice and recommendations during program plan development.
• Develop evaluate and present alternative solutions to accomplish a desired project while minimizing costs and impact on existing building systems and programs.
• Prepare and communicate scope information to the extent necessary to obtain consultant services for design phase of projects. Select negotiate and manage consultants when consultant services are required in support of projects.
• Provide and communicate project information to University stakeholders during project planning and program development.
• Partner with AHECs Purchasing Department to manage all requests for quotations/proposals purchase orders and contractual services.

• Develop cost estimates and detailed project budgets that accurately reflect project cost schedule complexity and other factors as appropriate.

• Assist in the development of capital budget submissions and annual plans for project portfolio.

Supervision and Other 10%

• This position does not supervise.
• Perform other tasks or special projects as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Construction Management Engineering discipline Architecture or a related field or a combination of related education and job experience. 2 years of related job experience is equal to 1 year of education.
• Experience creating cost estimates and preparing project budgets for various types of projects.
• Experience creating updating and managing project schedules.
• Minimum of 4 years work related experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher-education environment.
• Experience with principles methods and best practices of project management.
• Experience working and communicating with people who have varying levels of design and construction knowledge.
• Experience with project management software used in construction.
• Working knowledge of building codes and ADA Standards.
• Experience with State of Colorado procurement rules policies and processes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• LEED Certification.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in candidates who will best contribute to the University.

Schedule Information

Full-time 40 hours per week
Exempt
Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evenings and Weekend Work: rarely
Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring in person work with the flexibility of some remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval)
Travel: rarely

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications analysis of internal equity and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The anticipated hiring range is $67000 - $75500.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration please submit the following documents:

Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by October 28 2025.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

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Benefits

The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.

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Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique access-oriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students faculty and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.