Manager, Projects II (Construction)

Position Information Posting Number: SF02115 Job Title: Manager Projects II Construction Position Number: 108809 FTE: 1.00 FLSA: Exempt Position Type: Professional Staff Union: PSANEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level: Grade Level 14 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary Hiring Range 90,000 - 105,000 Status: Calendar Year Full-time Permanent

Department Information Department: Facilities Operations Contacts: Please note Job applications must be submitted directly online only at https://jobs.uri.edu Contact Phone: Extension Contact Email:

Physical Demands Campus Location: Kingston Grant Funded: No Extension Contingency Notes:

Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 30, 2026. Applications received after January 30, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the States flagship public research university as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston and New York City.

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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.

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POSITION SUMMARY Provide project management services for the Universitys construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects.

Duties and Responsibilities KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and work closely and cooperatively with planning, design and maintenance and construction personnel to ensure consistency between new construction and major rehabilitation project designs for maintenance and repair requirements.
• Assist in providing and planning engineering and other design services including computer aided design and drafting, building information modeling, document management, project scheduling, cost estimating and other associated design and construction software systems. This work includes supervision of contracted design agents, contractors and subcontractors.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a complete record of the project development and construction processes including archiving project correspondence and entitlements, record drawings of buildings, grounds, piers, utilities, roads, etc. Assist in maintaining those records by utilizing a computerized database.
• Prepare review and recommend modifications to project budgets, schedules and plans and specifications for the construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects. Provide detailed updates to the Facilities Group and broader project status updates for Senior Leadership and other University groups.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of programmed space and space allocation throughout the project development and construction process.
• Provide detailed field inspections of construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects.
• Act as liaison for all aspects of project management including coordinating with clients, contractors, all regulatory agencies and entitlement agencies and other organizations acting as the authority having jurisdiction over specific projects.
• Monitor progress of construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects, coordinate needs with design and construction agents, provide suggestions for corrective measures when required and issue reports.
• Prepare full project estimates for the planning, design, construction and other similar budget studies.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the planning, design and construction of new construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects. Act as a liaison with entitlement agencies, federal, state, local and other authorities having jurisdiction regarding project planning, design, construction and close-out.
• Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Evidence of registration as a professional engineer or architect in the State of Rhode Island or have a transferable license from another state.
• Must provide own means of transportation.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED

1. Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
2. Evidence of registration as a professional engineer, architect or project management professional in the State of Rhode Island or have a transferable license from another state or a combination of technical education certificates and experience acceptable to the University.
3. Minimum of five years of cumulative experience in construction management and administration which includes project estimating and construction field experience.
4. Working knowledge of local permitting and building code requirements.
5. Working knowledge of standard design and construction specifications.
6. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Proficiency in written communication skills.
8. Supervisory experience.
9. Willingness to travel throughout the University community.
10. Ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, regulations and communicate the interpretation to others.
11. Ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports to include recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports.
12. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
13. Must provide own means of transportation.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED

• Masters degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business Administration.
• Experience using project scheduling, estimating and computer-aided design systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google G Suite applications.

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EEO STATEMENT URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community equity and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the States public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered in this position. The potential exists where noise, vibration hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils and wearing a respirator might also be encountered. Position requires inspection work in buildings as well as exterior environments. Work may require bending, reaching, ascending and descending ladders and stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking and hearing.

Posting Date: 01/13/2026 Closing Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 2 PDF documents to your online Employment Application:

1. Cover letter.
2. Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16101