Senior Research Facilities Project Manager
About The Position
The Office of Research at Washington State University advances the university’s research enterprise systemwide, facilitating research activities from pre-award through compliance, advancement, development, and commercialization. The office partners with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to extend the impact of WSU research. The Senior Research Facilities Project Manager serves as the primary liaison among the Office of Research, researchers, facilities professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, and university leadership. The role ensures research infrastructure projects support current and future research needs. The position coordinates with the Facilities Capital Planning team on planning, design, construction, renovation, and commissioning of research facilities, laboratories, field stations, utility systems, and associated infrastructure. It leads the Office of Research’s Research Infrastructure Committee and supports the Vice President for Research’s infrastructure planning and strategy. The manager is responsible for representing Office of Research interests in WSU System research infrastructure initiatives, including state, federal, and WSU-funded infrastructure construction, MCI, MCR, and renovation projects, and management of federal and state infrastructure grants and contracts. The position works as part of a team with other WSU stakeholders to manage interactions in service of WSU System priorities. This is a full-time, 100% FTE, temporary, overtime-exempt position expected to end August 31, 2029. Renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or additional funding. The position is based in Pullman, Washington, in the Office of Research’s Advancement and Partnerships department. The monthly salary range is $8,338.26–$13,319.56, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship and requires a background check.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, including at least two years of management experience.
- Five to ten or more years of progressively responsible project management or construction management experience.
- Experience coordinating capital projects across large, complex institutions.
- Experience managing multiple complex capital projects with competing priorities and established deadlines.
- Ability to develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, researchers, and institutional leadership.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements under SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Relevant professional credential(s), such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
- Knowledge of capital project delivery methods, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
- Experience with the design, construction, or management of laboratory, research, or other complex institutional facilities.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility, and building systems as they relate to capital construction projects.
- Experience administering construction contracts, procurement processes, and consultant agreements.
- Knowledge of project risk management principles and experience identifying, mitigating, and resolving project-related risks.
- Understanding of applicable regulatory compliance.
- Experience coordinating building commissioning and building turnover activities.
- Knowledge of sustainability and resiliency practices.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison among the Office of Research, researchers, facilities professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, and university leadership.
- Coordinate with the Facilities Capital Planning team on planning, design, construction, renovation, and commissioning of research facilities, laboratories, field stations, utility systems, and related infrastructure.
- Lead the Office of Research’s Research Infrastructure Committee.
- Support the Vice President for Research’s infrastructure planning and strategy.
- Represent Office of Research interests in WSU System research infrastructure initiatives, including state, federal, and WSU internal infrastructure construction, MCI, MCR, and renovation projects.
- Manage federal and state infrastructure grants and contracts.
- Manage interactions with other WSU stakeholders to serve WSU System priorities.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
