Design & Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

The Design and Construction Project Manager is responsible for all efforts associated with successfully overseeing and directly managing multiple University construction projects. This includes all aspects of project management during the planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout phases of the project life cycle. This position collaboratively interfaces with a variety of stakeholders including administrators, staff, faculty, students, Facilities Management Operations, and representatives from authority having jurisdiction including those at the State and local level, along with various professional consultants, contractor and vendors.

Auburn University Facilities Management
The mission of Auburn University’s Facilities Management is to provide highly responsive and quality support services to build and maintain the facilities, grounds, and infrastructure of the University campus. We strive to be a client focused organization, one that is dedicated to serving our many customers throughout Auburn University. Our goal is to be a value added partner to our clients.

Facilities Management employs more than 450 talented and professional individuals who are responsible for the coordination of construction, maintenance and infrastructure of the AU campus. We have an in-house team of architects, engineers, construction managers, designers, skilled craftsman, and custodial service staff who take great pride in delivering high quality and on-time customer service.

Essential Functions

• Manages all phases of construction, from planning to completion, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery with support from others.
• Create, develop, and manage budget and financial reporting for assigned projects in coordination with administrative teams and client funding availability with oversight from management.
• Create and manage project schedules and monitor progress.
• Regularly communicates with stakeholders, coordinates with cross-functional project teams, ensures clear communication across all team members, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project success.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, and campus stakeholders to meet institutional goals, building code compliance and safety best practices, master plan guidelines, and campus design and construction standards to include design reviews and inspections.
• Coordinates project teams, including consultants, contractors, and constituent groups, through project planning and execution providing guidance and resolving issues to ensure team efficiency and project success.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!