Senior Capital Project ManagerJob no: 493934
Work type: Professional
Location: Norman
Categories: Campus Operations/Safety
Pay Range: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)
Travel: May be required
For Best Consideration Date: 9/15/26
Position Introduction:The Senior Capital Project Manager plays a vital role in translating University needs into successful built environments that will serve generations to come. As the Senior Capital Project Manager, you will:
- Represent the University of Oklahoma during all phases of design, programming, and construction for both major and minor capital improvement projects.
- Evaluate drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure compliance with University standards and requirements.
- Manage capital projects through coordination and communication with a wide range of stakeholders, including users, consultants, contractors, University administration, and internal departments.
- Translate project requirements into architectural and engineering design programs.
- Provide on site construction administration, including participation in regular progress and special meetings, and monitor contractor work for compliance with contract requirements.
- Perform in office construction administration by advising contractors, project architects/engineers, and University officials regarding project quality, scheduling, and coordination.
- Review contractor submittals and respond to requests for information and other project inquiries.
- Prepare progress reports and communicate project status to University leadership and external partners, including vendors, consultants, and contractors.
- Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, including reviewing and approving project expenditures.
- Oversee construction procedures and conduct formal bid openings.
- Coordinate project activities with local, state, and federal agencies involved in the University's construction program.
- Perform additional duties as needed to ensure successful project delivery and overall departmental goals.
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Required Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree.
- 60 months of experience in commercial or institutional construction or architectural/engineering design.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months' related experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses:Department Preferences:- Prefer candidate to be licensed Architect or Engineer.
- 5 to 10 years relevant post-graduation experience in commercial/institutional construction administration.
- 5 to 10 years relevant post-graduation experience in architectural or engineering project management.
- Prefer experience as a project manager on major capital projects of $25 Million or higher.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam & PlanGrid
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Special Indications:- Hiring contingent upon driver's license check
Advertised: 28 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time
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