UW Facilities Project Delivery Grouphas an outstanding opportunity fora Construction Project Manager, Major Capital Projects,to lead complex construction projects across multiple campuses.

This posting has a priority application date of10/12/2026.

About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Director of Small Projects, this position will serve as the Universitys representative to lead the planning, design, procurement, construction, and acceptance of capital projects, within the limits of delegated authority and the approved project budget. The position will alsobe responsible formanaging the design program, leading a team of project managers, overseeing their daily activities, coordinating project workload allocation, providing yearlyevaluationsandassistingthe project managers inattainingtheir goals.

This position is based at UW Tower near the Seattle Campus and telework eligible.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management (65%)

• Manages multiple projects at various phases and in various locations, from project identification through design, approvals,permitissuance, construction, commissioning, and overall project close out.

• Works with user groups andappropriate Universityunits,developproject goals, scope, budget, andscheduleto support the program.Describe this in the Project Work Plan and obtain approval for execution.

• Manages the project to achieve project goals within the approved budget and schedule parameters.Obtains approval for changes to budget and schedule whererequired.

• Procures and manages the work of the project team to maximize collaboration and project value.

• Working in partnership with the University construction manager, reviews project during construction,reviewof changes to ensure programmatic, budgetary and schedule conformance; recommend final projectacceptance, andparticipate in resolution of contract disputes.

• Develops project hazard analysis. Developplanand obtain approval forprogramto address hazards. Work with the University construction manager toestablishsafety requirements with each project.

• Coordinates review andapproveschange orders; approves invoices, reviews projects for compliance with contract commitments, prepares project status and budget reports; prepares documents for review by institutional governing boards;

• Ensuresproject issues are resolved at the lowest possible level andutilizethe project governance structureeffectively.

Planning (20%)

• Participates with other UW Facilities units informationof given projects, including establishment of goals, budget, schedule, funding plan, and benchmarking.

• Participates in and support the space/asset management effort and functions to manage UW physical assets to produce highest return considering the Campus Master Plan, Land Use Plan, and Strategic Plan.

• Responsible for ensuring that project data and reports are updated asrequiredin various UW Facilities reporting databases.

Owners Representation (10%)

• Conducts consultant selection process; estimates fees, evaluates proposals, recommends consultantselection, negotiates, and prepares contract agreements.

• Directs the work of consultants to provide project design in conformance with project program,budgetandschedule.

• Representsthe institution to Federal,Stateand local funding,planningand regulatory agencies.

• Keepsappropriate governmentaland interest groups fully informed; organize andparticipatein presentations to institutional governing boards and committees.

Other (5%)

• Perform otherduties,as assigned.

Full job description will be provided to candidates that are selectedtointerview.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for thisopportunityyour application mustdemonstrateyou meet both the minimum qualifications andadditionalqualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT beforwardedto the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture and at least 5 years of related and progressively responsible work experience.

• Proficient and comfortable with technology-based project management systems and software such as MS Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), Bluebeam, Smartsheet, PM Web.

• Experience working in a high-volume environment.

• Experience managing projects that encompass reduction ofgreen housegases, utility work, and infrastructure renewal.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture.

• Working knowledge of MEP systems and engineering concepts.

• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, codes, and regulations.

• Experience managing overlapping complex projects with multiple stakeholders and multiple funders.

• Initiative and ability to obtainappropriate resultswith minimum direction.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solvingand communication skills.

• Experience managing projects in occupied and operating facilities.

• Certification as a registered engineer or architect in the State of Washington.

• Higher education, publicworks, or developer experience.
  

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.

• Possession of a valid Washington State drivers license.

• Regular and predictable attendance isrequired
  

About theTeam

UW Facilities (UWF) manages the Universitys buildings, infrastructure, and land with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. Organizationally, UWF consists of five units: theOperationsgroup includes, Maintenance & Construction (buildings and grounds), Building Services (custodial and wastemanagement/recycling), Transportation Services,and Regulated Materials delivering services primarily on the Seattle Campus; theAsset Managementgroup includes Project Delivery Group (PDG), Engineering Services, Campus Architecture and Planning, and Sustainabilitythroughout the UW enterprise; theCampus Utilities & Operation,Human Resources, Finance,Business Intelligence & Information Technology group,Communications, andSafety report directly to the head of Facilities.Please visit the UW Facilities web page for more information:https://facilities.uw.edu/.

The Project Delivery Group (PDG) iscomprisedofan executivedirector, directors, project and construction managers, contract manager and administrators,designand construction partners, within the Asset Management unit in UW Facilities. The PDGis responsible forthe delivery of capital projects that help fulfill the Universitys teaching, research, healthcareand innovation mission. From concept to completion to transition to occupancy, PDG leads the planning, design and constructionrequiredto execute and successfully complete projects ranging from small remodels to new buildings. As respected industry leaders, PDG brings experience, knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on client service to comprehensively manage all aspects of the different project delivery methods including critical patient care rosters, job order contracting, design-bid-build, GCCM, design-build and public/private partnerships.