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Capital Projects Project Manager 2, Planning, Design & Construction

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Apr 23, 2025

Capital Projects Project Manager 2, Planning, Design & Construction

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.


Job Overview

Experienced project management oversight of the design and construction of major capital projects (typically over $4 million in total project cost) across all aspects of the university including educational, athletic, medical, and auxiliary (housing, dining and related) work.

Essential Functions

  • Assume programmed work from Planning, hire on consulting Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms to oversee design with end users and produce permit and bid documents, procure construction services, oversee construction, move manage, and readily resolve warranty period issues.
  • Serve as seasoned project manager. Manage budget control, contract negotiation and execution of material procurement. Plan and administer capital improvement projects and renovations. Review and analyze project cost data and other numeric data. Accomplish assigned results for projects, or for significant aspects of complex assignments on time and budget.
  • Responsible for oversight of design of projects delegated to consulting design firms.
  • Participate in the development of university & department wide policies and procedures for projects through a complex decision process involving research, coordination & cooperation with other university departments.
  • Follow university methodology of delivering work in compliance with the Planning+Design+Construction's Project Manager's Manual, OFCC guidelines, and university standards.
  • Contribute effectively to the collective team effort (e.g., offers ideas, solutions, and resources).
  • May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field.
  • Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of related experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Hearing, listening - Often
  • Sitting - Often
  • Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
  • Talking - Often
  • Bending - Seldom
  • Standing - Seldom
  • Walking - Seldom
  • Stooping - Seldom
  • Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
  • Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
  • Crouching - Seldom
  • Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
  • Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10-14% of your salary.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:



  • Competitive salary up to $118,000 annually based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities



To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Capital Projects Project Manager 2, Planning, Design & Construction
Date:

Apr 23, 2025
Location:


Cincinnati, OH, US


Facility:

Main Campus



Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati



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