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Oakland University

Senior Project Manager

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $97K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ April 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Senior Project Manager in the Capital Planning & Design department. The role involves developing and executing construction projects for buildings and infrastructure, managing consultants and contractors, and ensuring projects over $5M are completed on time and within budget with minimal oversight.

Highlights
  • Manage construction of small and capital improvement projects, including master planning, space planning, cost development, design, and construction administration.
  • Handle projects independently from start to finish, including hiring consultants and awarding contracts.
  • Required knowledge includes mechanical/electrical systems, IT, security, AV, elevators, building envelopes, furnishings, and cost estimating.
  • Experience with construction project management, project budgeting, scheduling, writing scopes of work, RFQs, RFPs, and contracts.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education, owner-side construction management, knowledge of state BFS and DTMB processes, and familiarity with Trimble Unity Construct/E-Builder.
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction project management, or related field with at least five years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills required; strong collaboration ability.
  • Salary is $97,000 annually with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
  • Work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week.
  • Position is classified under Administrative-Professional, AP Band S employee group.