Project Manager II

University of New England Career•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Project Manager II will be responsible for strategic planning, program development, project execution, and data management related to the university's capital additions, replacements, and renewals (CARR) program. This role involves leading the development of a multi-year capital renewal strategy, managing project execution to ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence, and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration. The position also requires overseeing the integration of facilities assessment data into capital planning systems and partnering with IT and Facilities Operations to improve relevant tools and systems. The Project Manager II will also supervise and mentor team members and serve as a primary point of contact for deferred maintenance initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
At least seven years of experience in the management of institutional/commercial construction projects.
Extensive knowledge of building codes, building systems operation, and design.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital or deferred maintenance programs from planning through implementation.
Vast knowledge of building systems and infrastructure.
Strong analytical, budgeting, and strategic planning skills.
Proficiency with capital planning and project management tools (e.g., Excel, PMIS, FMS, GIS, or IWMS platforms).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Professional certifications.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and annual update of the Capital Additions, Replacements, and Renewals (CARR) program in alignment with institutional goals, available funding, and campus infrastructure needs.
Oversee and refine a multi-year capital renewal strategy incorporating Facility Condition Index (FCI) and annual equipment replacement data.
Collaborate with Facilities, Finance, and Campus Planning leadership to translate condition data into an actionable, prioritized, and fiscally responsible investment plan.
Develop and maintain project scoring, ranking, and selection criteria to guide transparent decision-making year to year.
Manage the execution of all projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
Coordinate project scopes, budgets, schedules, and procurement with internal departments and external consultants or contractors.
Track and report on project progress, expenditures, and key performance indicators to ensure timely and successful delivery.
Supervise and mentor team members as needed to further spread and facilitate capital planning and data integration.
Serve as the primary point of contact for deferred maintenance (FCI) initiatives while representing the university in meetings with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure that all facilities improvements align with academic, research, and operational needs.
Oversee the integration of facilities assessment data into the university’s capital planning systems.
Ensure data accuracy and completeness to support long-term planning and compliance reporting.
Partner with IT and Facilities Operations to improve tools and systems that track building conditions, project outcomes, and investment performance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.