Construction Project Manager

Job No: 538613

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Construction/Design/Planning, Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades

Department:  - EG-FACILITIES

Classification

Title:

Construction Project Manager I

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning or building construction or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Construction Project Supervision: Work with contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and within budget. This includes scheduling contractors across multiple projects to maintain completion goals and college priorities. Provide continuity inspections and guidance to contractors to ensure all projects comply with the construction documents, UF construction standards, and applicable building codes. Work closely with design professionals through the construction phase to coordinate compliance with construction documents, including any necessary Requests for Information and change orders.

The lead position will supervise more complex projects that require multiple contractors, permitting, and/or outside design professionals.

Project Planning: Coordinate with end users, contractors, DFO/ADFO, and design teams to develop project scopes of work and budgets in a design‑build setting. Assist DFO/ADFO in developing project budget estimates and in collecting information to develop in‑house construction drawings. Work with contractors to accurately quote project scopes.

Coordination with other UF units: Work and coordinate with Facilities Services and EHS to ensure projects are compliant. Attend plan review meetings with Facilities Services and coordinate changes and comments with design team and contractors. Coordinate with EHS Building Codes to update design and with contractors as necessary. For HWCOE permitted projects, coordinate with EHS, Facilities Services, and contractors to schedule construction project inspections.

For other projects, ensure contractors complete required inspections. Identify maintenance needs and submit work orders with UF Facilities Services, as needed, and follow up on status. Coordinate with UF units such as EHS Hazardous Waste Management, Animal Services, UF Surplus, UF Mail Services, and UF high performance teams. Assist departments, faculty, staff, and students in troubleshooting facilities and equipment issues.

Advise whether solutions require a project or work order.

Other duties as assigned.

$73,000–$83,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning or building construction or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Background and advanced knowledge of building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including troubleshooting common issues and breakdowns. Ability to communicate issues and provide guidance to maintenance staff and outside contractors. Experience in design‑build setting.
• Experience with various industrial machinery and equipment, setup, and minor maintenance.
• Able to recognize and identify various equipment and machinery.
• Experience working with common hand tools and power tools.
• Able to work independently, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Able to read and understand construction documents and specifications for all construction divisions including architecture, electrical, mechanical, life safety, and structural.
• Understanding and experience with building codes and regulations.
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and vendors both verbally and in written communications.
• Able to train and instruct individuals regarding safe laboratory and construction site practices. HAZMAT Training required within first 6 months.
• Calibration and use of precision measuring devices.
• Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Experience with Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Comfortable working with and learning various online software applications, including on mobile devices and tablets.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and resume with your application. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Applications Close: 20 February 2026

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