Project Manager

Job Summary

This position is responsible for confirming and managing a project scope, budget, and schedule from project inception through project close-out while maintaining the involvement and expectations of the client and stakeholders, including but not limited to Space Utilization, Information Technology, Facilities, Energy Management, Environmental Services, and Media Services. The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the consultants, contractors, and the stakeholders. This position will simultaneously manage multiple projects in various phases. The Project Manager will build and support a culture of communication and develop a collaborative team, including client representatives, stakeholders, consultants, vendors, contractors, and other internal and external parties as needed. In addition, they will keep the team informed and involved at every phase of the project and obtain team input on any changes to program, schedule, or budget. They will coordinate utility shutdown and construction activities with the schedule of campus activities and events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with people of diverse personalities. Within this group of people, strong personal tastes and opinions will require sensitivity to these individual needs
Ability to work on a team and build coalitions
Ability to speak effectively in public
Ability to lead others
Ability to effectively balance economy and practicality when dealing with design/construction projects
Must demonstrate a high degree of competence in verbal communication and integration skills
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the design/construction industry, managing or supervising projects
Experience in project design and construction administration
Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

LEED accreditation.
Working knowledge of BIM, Autocad, and/or Revit software.
Working knowledge of “Well” health safety rating.
Experience in the design/construction industry, managing or supervising projects in the range of 10 million to 80 million dollars.
Experience in the higher education sector

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Facilities Services Design Professional 2
• Market Range - 9 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter and Resume
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.