Job Description

Department: University Housing
Classification: Construction Project Manager 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $28.75 - $31.25 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

December 5 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include all relevant work history on your application including dates of employment. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position and for salary placement.

Department Summary

Student Services and Enrollment Managements mission is to build a diverse exceptional and inclusive campus community. The person in this role will work toward this mission in the following ways: Illustrate efforts at awareness and implementation with other individuals in the workplace; act as an advocate to assure efforts toward best practices including support of trainings and serving as a resource for inquiries; act as a supporter to implement policy and/or establish procedures or guidelines for their school/college or VP area/Division; and act as a supporter to implement and/or establish procedures or guidelines for the University.

University Housing a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing dining social and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders innovators and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We value equity and inclusion responsibility and integrity innovation and learning and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units which include Business Services Operations Dining Services Facilities Services Promotions & Student Recruitment and Residence Life. University Housing is a $100-million educational and business department that is a self-sustaining self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).

Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates graduate at higher rates and graduate more quickly.

Position Summary

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for supporting efforts to ensure the reliability and maintainability of University Housing assets related to residential facilities dining facilities controls housing grounds safety systems and Housing art. The position supports the development and maintenance of a coordinated asset management plan including maintenance planning and projects KPI measurements asset lifecycle management and prioritized preventive maintenance.

The position will add value to the maintenance management of University Housing assets totaling more than $1 billion.

Key responsibilities
Project Planning:
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope goals and deliverables of small to medium maintenance projects
Develop detailed project plans including timelines budgets resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies.
Estimate project costs and track expenditures to ensure adherence to financial objectives.
Specification and RFP development
Create project schedules
Management of Housing Art program
Management of Housing Signage program
Project Execution:
Direct and manage project development from initiation to closure.
Coordinate and lead project team meetings fostering collaboration and productivity.
Provide vendor coordination and oversight for yearly services
Monitor project progress identify potential issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
Ensure quality control measures are implemented to meet or exceed quality standards for deliverables.
Stakeholder Communication:
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients sponsors and other stakeholders.
Maintain open and transparent communication channels providing regular project status updates and reports.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

This position may lead the work of classified staff and student employees.

By fulfilling these responsibilities and possessing the necessary skills a Construction Project Manager can effectively lead and deliver successful projects contributing to the overall objectives and growth of the organization.

Special Requirements: Have or the ability to obtain a valid drivers license for the purpose of obtaining a UO drivers certification.

Minimum Requirements

One year of experience managing overseeing or assisting in the management of capital improvement and/or capital construction projects; AND
A Bachelors degree in Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Engineering or a closely-related field or three additional years of relevant experience.

Professional Competencies

Ability to perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and the University.
Ability to work effectively within a diverse higher education student housing resident and employee population.
Excellent organizational and time management skills including attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of project management methodologies software and tools.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Understanding risk management practices including identifying assessing and mitigating potential project risks.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant project management certifications.
Experience with specific industry or domain-related project management tools or software.
Aptitude for learning new technologies and adapting to evolving project requirements.
Experience in a higher education facility or large commercial/residential complex.
Operations related to KPI management experience.
Knowledge of managing/cataloging art assets.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please email us or call .

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here .

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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