Design and Construction Project Manager

Finance and Business is a values-driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to "Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State." The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those ofPenn State'sand we are especially committed to ourvisiontobe nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search forexcellence, we fostera unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of Respect, which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• establishing and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets

• providing updates and reports to customers and leadership

• hiring design professionals and procuring construction services

• leading project teams so that projects meet the requirements of the contract documents, the University's design and construction standards, and customer needs and expectations

• serve as the customer advocate and the point-of-contact for the University for each project

Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills are required for regular stakeholder communication. This position will report to a senior Project Manager, together serving a group of university customers. This team will work largely independently from each other, with this team member typically leading less-complex projects with smaller budgets.

Education and experience:

Minimally requires a bachelor's degree or higher and one year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Architecture, Architectural or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred.

Background check:

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Review of applications will begin immediately.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.