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.