Project Manager II

The University of Maine System is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Project Manager II position for its Capital Planning and Project Management team. This full-time, regular position is critical in supporting construction administration within Facilities Management. This position requires significant expertise in the construction field and involves effective communication and interactions with campus and Facilities stakeholders. The Project Manager must be able to work independently, make decisions with university-wide impact, and assume significant responsibility. They are responsible for completing assigned University construction, renovation, remodeling, repair, and other projects related to the University of Maine System’s operations and programmatic needs, ensuring a safe, modern, efficient, and effective environment for our students, employees, and the public. The Capital Planning and Project Management department is responsible for supporting a five-year capital plan for over $1 billion. This position will be located on the University of Southern Maine Campus in Portland, Maine.

Project Manager II - Preconstruction Job Description

Salary: The normal hiring range is $90,000 to $110,000, and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with evenings and weekends as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Knowledge and skills in preparing plans, specifications, purchase requisitions, bids, quotes, record keeping, and payment in accordance with standard construction practices.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards such as Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Code (NEC), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Knowledge of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design and Construction contract terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adequate computer skills to effectively use Facilities Management data and communication systems.
• Ability to reach, kneel, stand, walk up and down stairs, and climb ladders to heights of 20 feet.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of formal appropriate education and significant leadership and management experience in the construction industry/field.
• Ten or more years of experience in construction project management.
• Experience in building renovation, alteration, and new building construction.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully organize and manage multiple priorities, activities, and projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to all University locations.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a higher education setting with an emphasis on working with committees and constituencies.
• CAD experience.
Licensed Engineer or Registered Architect

HOW TO APPLY
Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by January 6, 2024.
• Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity, or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).