Project Manager II, Facilities

Towson University•Towson, MD

About The Position

The Project Manager II, Facilities role is responsible for managing multiple small- to medium-sized construction, renovation, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure projects through all phases of delivery. This includes programming, design, procurement, construction, occupancy, and project closeout. The role involves developing and maintaining project scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinating project activities, and addressing issues to ensure successful project outcomes. A key aspect of this position is ensuring compliance with university standards, policies, and procedures. The Project Manager II will also serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating with various university departments, faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. This includes facilitating project meetings, communicating project status, and translating departmental needs into project requirements. Procurement and contract administration are also significant responsibilities, involving coordination of procurement activities, assisting with consultant and contractor selection, administering contracts, reviewing change orders, and processing payment requests while maintaining project documentation. Financial management includes developing and monitoring project budgets, reviewing expenditures, tracking contingency usage, and assisting with fiscal accountability. Construction administration involves monitoring construction activities for compliance with contract documents, schedules, quality, and safety requirements, and resolving construction issues. The role also promotes sustainable design and construction practices aligned with university goals and ensures projects integrate with campus infrastructure and master planning. Finally, the position provides project management support and technical consultation to Operations & Maintenance for facility improvement projects and building repairs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Three years of related work experience.
Working knowledge of general construction and industry accepted practices.
Basic knowledge of Life/Safety Hazmat and fire regulations.
Basic knowledge of word processing.
Basic knowledge of blueprint reading.
Basic knowledge of Electrical, plumbing & HVAC practices.
On site project management.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
Ability to provide supervision and coordinate the work of others.

Nice To Haves

OSHA30 certification
LEED certification
PMP certification
Advanced relevant degrees
Experience with Bluebeam
Experience with Procore

Responsibilities

Manage multiple small- to medium-sized construction, renovation, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure projects through all phases of delivery, including programming, design, procurement, construction, occupancy, and project closeout.
Develop and maintain project scope, schedules, and budgets while coordinating project activities and addressing issues to maintain successful project outcomes.
Ensure compliance with university standards, policies, and procedures.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects by coordinating with university departments, faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate project meetings, communicate project status, and help translate departmental needs into project requirements.
Coordinate procurement activities in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations.
Assist with consultant and contractor selection, administer contracts, review change orders, and process payment requests while maintaining project documentation.
Develop and monitor project budgets, review project expenditures, track contingency usage, and assist in maintaining fiscal accountability throughout project execution.
Coordinate with appropriate university departments regarding funding and project financial reporting.
Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, project schedules, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, inspectors, and Facilities staff to resolve construction issues and facilitate project completion.
Promote sustainable design and construction practices aligned with university goals.
Ensure projects integrate seamlessly with campus infrastructure and long-term master planning.
Provide project management support and technical consultation to Operations & Maintenance for facility improvement projects, building repairs, and operational needs as assigned.