Capital Projects Senior Project Manager, Planning, Design & Construction

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Capital Projects Senior Project Manager in UC’s Planning, Design & Construction leads complex capital programs over $4 million, spanning academic, athletic, medical and auxiliary work, onsite in Cincinnati. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, architecture or related field and at least seven years of related experience are required. You will hire and oversee A/E firms, develop milestone driven workplans, ensure compliance with the Planning+Design+Construction Project Manager’s Manual and OFCC guidelines, mentor junior staff, and may supervise other project staff while managing budgets, bids and contracting. To stand out, demonstrate end to end delivery, cross department collaboration, and a track record of policy development or process improvements. Apply internally through SuccessFactors by UC employees, and attach project samples and milestone histories to support your resume.

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.   

Job Overview

Advanced project management oversight of the design and construction of major capital projects (typically over $4 million in total project cost) across all aspects of the university including educational, athletic, medical, and auxiliary (housing, dining and related) work.

Essential Functions

• Assume programmed work from Planning, hire on consulting Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms to coordinate design with end users and produce permit and bid documents, procure construction services, oversee construction, move manage, and readily resolve warranty period issues.
• Manage consulting A/E design firms including review of proposals, contracting, and related supervision to assure complex design needs and deliverables are achieved.
• Develop solid workplans with milestones and deliverables and is accountable for on time delivery and oversight of planning and programming efforts.
• Help lead in the development of university & department wide policies and procedures for major projects through a complex decision process involving research, coordination & cooperation with other university departments.
• Inform and follow university methodology of delivering work in compliance with the Planning+Design+Construction’s Project Manager’s Manual, OFCC guidelines, and university standards.
• Contribute effectively and regularly to the collective team effort with a focus on standard work, best practices, and continuous improvement ideas for the capital projects team.
• Serve as mentor and technically credible role model to help supervise and grow junior staff and may coordinate work of Capital Projects and other support staff.
• May provide support and oversight of departmental project budget(s) and service center fee recovery to assure project management staff recover appropriate fees needed to sustain staff. May support bid and contracting needs and provide bid and contracting evaluation and recommendations in partnership with the Purchasing office. May assist in the coordination and reporting to the State of Ohio on local administration practices. May work to coordinate and provide oversight of project audits for compliance with all governing rules and regulations.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field.

Required Experience

Seven (7) years of related experience. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Seldom
• Walking - Seldom
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $83,000 - $119,000 based on candidate experience

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html

UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.  We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.   For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 

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