What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Project Manager position at University Of Kentucky?
Required License / Registration / Certification
None Physical Requirements Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and / or weather and temperature extremes while reviewing and / or traveling to / from a job-site(s). Shift 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. Job Summary Reporting to the Facilities Project Management Director, this position :
- Participates in the transformation and ongoing execution of construction project management as a discipline within the University of Kentucky’s Facilities Management organization
- Ensures delivery of cost-effective projects by monitoring appropriate project milestone metrics and adjusting plans accordingly
- Effectively oversees consultant and contractor delivery to project plans and timelines
- Ensures end user input into design, construction, and warranty phases
- Recommends and continuously improves processes, decision-making models, and tools to facilitate project governance
- Delivers effective, timely, and ongoing communications with customers and stakeholders
In addition, the Facilities Project Manager is responsible for :
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS Windows / Office; Presentation Software; SAP; CAD; Adobe Illustrator
Driver’s License — Preferred
Experience in project and renovation management with an institution of higher learning, research center, or University Campus — Preferred
Ability to prioritize work in accordance with organizational needs and goals, work collaboratively with a team of professionals, and deliver decisions with a continuous improvement mindset; Demonstrated knowledge of Safety and Environmental Compliance Statutes; Construction Building Codes; and state, federal, and local regulations.
Position requires fiscal acumen; interpretation and application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies, and / or precedents used in combination; report writing using technical data with considerable interpretation; developing improved methods and procedures.
Frequently applies knowledge to practical issues and problems. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience Bachelor’s Degree 6-Years
Project Management Professional (PMP) — Preferred
Certified Associate in Project Management — CAPM) — Preferred
Driver’s License — Preferred Deadline to Apply 03 / 16 / 2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.
Salary : $57,158 - $94,286
