Facilities Operations Project Manager

North Carolina Central University • Durham, NC

20h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that improvement and maintenance projects, as well as repair and renovation initiatives, are completed on time and within established budgets. The position ensures that all improvements to the University’s facilities comply with Federal, State, and local building codes, as well as University requirements, while minimizing disruption to ongoing campus operations. This role is responsible for managing multiple maintenance and repair projects simultaneously. The position oversees projects that are technical in nature and involve modifications to the physical educational and work environment, often requiring dedicated funding for implementation. Project scopes may range from construction repairs to buildings and infrastructure, to ongoing maintenance of existing facilities and systems. Examples of project types include: Repairs to boiler equipment and roof systems Maintenance of underground utilities and building components Upkeep of instructional, administrative, and general-use spaces Stormwater basin and parking lot repairs Telecommunications and data center upgrades Support for laboratory and research facilities Improvements to multi-purpose spaces, landscaping, and site features Repairs and upgrades to fire alarm, security, HVAC , and other Life Safety systems This position has direct responsibility for the administration, coordination, and oversight of assigned contracts, contractors, and professional service providers. The role requires the ability to anticipate and prepare for emerging facilities needs, manage multiple concurrent projects, and ensure effective stewardship of University resources.

Responsibilities

• Ensure improvement and maintenance projects, as well as repair and renovation initiatives, are completed on time and within established budgets.
• Ensure that all improvements to the University’s facilities comply with Federal, State, and local building codes, as well as University requirements, while minimizing disruption to ongoing campus operations.
• Manage multiple maintenance and repair projects simultaneously.
• Oversee projects that are technical in nature and involve modifications to the physical educational and work environment, often requiring dedicated funding for implementation.
• Administer, coordinate, and oversee assigned contracts, contractors, and professional service providers.
• Anticipate and prepare for emerging facilities needs.
• Ensure effective stewardship of University resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed