Facilities Senior Project Manager

Kutztown University

$88K — $99K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five years of leadership experience managing professional staff.
  • Five years of experience in construction project management methods, including contractual agreements and scheduling.
  • Ten years of experience in completing building construction projects at the superintendent level or above.
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications and AUTOCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and guidance within the Facilities organization.
  • Assist in daily operational oversight of projects with the Director of Project Services.
  • Manage and oversee complex construction projects per applicable regulations.
  • Ensure fiscal stewardship throughout all projects.
  • Offer engineering, design, and project management services to the University.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement availability, subject to approval.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement with diverse populations.
Full Job Description
Salary: $88,020.00 - $99,500.00 Annually
Location : Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities - Management
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Management
Classification: 190

Job Summary

This position provides the Facilities organization with leadership, management guidance, direction and oversight in the administration of all assigned projects. Assists the Director of Project Services to provide direction and oversight in daily operations. Performs oversight of complex and multifaceted construction projects in accordance with all Commonwealth and PASSHE regulations and laws, exercises fiscal stewardship through all projects, and provides professional engineering, design, consultation, and project management services to the University through direct involvement and delegated direction of permanent and temporary staff via outside consultants.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Five years of leadership experience managing professional staff.
  • Five years of work experience using the principles and methods relating to construction project management including contractual agreements, construction methodologies, construction techniques, scheduling, and QA procedures.
  • 10 years progressively responsible and varied experience in completion of building construction projects at the superintendent level or above.
  • High school or equivalent GED level of education.
  • Extensive working knowledge of PC software applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, AUTOCAD, and generic database programs like MS Access.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction, project management, engineering, architecture or in a related field with 3 years progressively responsible and varied experience in managing the completion of building construction projects.
  • Professional registration as an engineer or architect.
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications and progress schedules in the form of critical path tasks.
  • Knowledge of construction design process from concept to completion.
  • Knowledge of construction building codes and practices.
  • CCM Certification
  • Experience managing construction projects in a public, low bid, multi-prime setting.
  • Experience working in a related field in Higher Education in a similar setting.

Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
The starting salary range for this position is $88,020 - $99,500.
This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.
A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

To be eligible for coverage under the State System health plan, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time.

The link for the benefits for this group is:
  • Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
  • Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
  • State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
  • Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
  • Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
  • Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
  • Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

01

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing professional staff?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have 10 years of progressively responsible and varied experience in the completion of building construction projects at the superintendent level or above?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of work experience using the principles and methods relating to construction project management including construction methodologies, construction techniques, scheduling, and QA procedures?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of work experience involving contractual agreements?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Does your work experience include AUTOCAD?
  • Yes
  • No

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