Senior Project Manager, Facilities Management [R0149314]

Nevada System of Higher Education

91d • $109,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering capital construction and deferred maintenance projects that shape and sustain UNLV’s physical environment. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management and supports all Facilities Management (FM) projects related to design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of campus infrastructure, buildings, systems, common areas, parking facilities, and grounds. Projects are managed from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with the university’s Capital and Deferred Maintenance plans. The role requires close collaboration with FM trade experts and grounds staff, engineering staff, senior leadership, campus stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes. The Senior Facilities Project Manager provides leadership on large and complex projects, typically valued between $100,000 and $10,000,000, and offers supervisory oversight to junior project management staff. They contribute and support in long-term strategic planning and budgeting by collaborating with Facilities Management and Business Affairs leadership. They also ensure that projects comply with state requirements and university standards in delivering successful construction and maintenance outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering; Construction or Project Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible construction project management experience in design, construction, or facilities management, preferably in a large institutional or commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing large and complex capital construction projects above $5M.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience managing large and complex capital construction projects above $10M.
• Operational experience in a similar or greater capacity.
• Experience in a higher education setting and maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor lower-level project management staff to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the project portfolio.
• Manage capital construction, deferred maintenance, and planning initiatives to align with FM’s maintenance needs and other long-term plans.
• Conduct site visits, enforce contract compliance, manage budgets, schedules, and oversee project closeout activities.
• Lead meetings, develop project scopes, and resolve conflicts to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee consultant and contractor selection, procurement, and contract negotiation in coordination with Purchasing.
• Serve as FM’s designated prevailing wage coordinator, ensuring documentation accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance with state requirements.
• Track and analyze project performance metrics (budget, schedule, change orders) to support planning, reporting, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with FM staff, Planning and Construction staff, faculty, leadership, and external agencies.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree