University of Central Florida Looking for Facilities Project Manager I Full Time

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students, and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.

The Opportunity:

The Facilities Project Manager I position is responsible for the coordination and management of design and construction efforts to ensure the successful completion of minor projects in accordance with the schedule, program, and budget of the work and institutional strategy of the University of Central Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and coordinates all aspects of projects including overseeing contractors, architects, engineers, and other consultants, in compliance with all aspects of the Project Manager Manual; Understands and supports campus sustainability efforts related to new construction and renovation projects.
• Develops, reviews, and submits budget estimates and cost-tracking reports. Responsible for quickly and accurately identifying potential issues that may result in poor financial performance or quality. Reviews change orders and additional service proposals and negotiates revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.   Develops and/or reviews project estimates bids and Guaranteed Maximum Prices as requested. Ensures timely payments by administering and overseeing the designer and contractor payment process.
• Develops, implements, manages, and revises project schedule to establish realistic project time lines that keep project delivery within established deadlines.
• Manages campus construction efforts with applicable departments and other facilities staff, including executing each phase of various projects (i.e., design, pre-construction, construction, post-construction and project close-out).  Work with committees and staff on campus to make sure the university’s standards and needs are being met by the project documents.

For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in design or construction management.
• Ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple difficult and complex minor projects.
• Excellent computer software skills including Microstoft365, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

*This is a reposted position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*

This position requires a valid Class driver’s license (regular license). The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. If certain eligibility criteria are met, the department may grant an above-base offer. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• Flexible work environment
• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Planning and Construction – Downtown F&S

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to $74,940.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.