Updated Posting

Project Manager

Three Positions

Full-time, Regular, Exempt Positions

The University of Maine System is accepting applications for up to three Project Manager positions to be based out of any of the University campuses across the state of Maine. The candidate will have a "home base" of either Orono or Portland where their supervisor resides. Travel may be required and partial remote work will be an option. The Project Manager is a critical position in support of construction administration in Facilities Management.  Expertise is applied to a wide range of areas and activities.  This position requires significant expertise in the construction field, effective communication and interaction with campus and Facilities constituencies, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to assume significant responsibility. This position maintains responsibility for the completion of assigned University construction, renovation, remodeling, repair, and other projects related to University of Maine System operations and programmatic needs, while ensuring a safe, modern, efficient and effective environment for our students, employees and public.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the annual salary range is $60s to low $70s plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers a wellness program.

Review of applications begins immediately. The positions will remain open until qualified candidates are hired. The first review of candidates is targeted for April 11, 2022.

To review the complete job description, click on this link.

Established in 1968, the University of Maine System (UMS) unites six distinctive public universities, comprising 10 campuses and numerous centers, in the common purpose of providing quality higher education while delivering on its traditional tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. A comprehensive public institution of higher education, UMS serves more than 30,000 students annually and is supported by the efforts of more than 2,000 full-time and part-time faculty, more than 3,000 regular full-time and part-time staff, and a complement of part-time temporary (adjunct) faculty. Reaching more than 500,000 people annually through educational and cultural offerings, the University of Maine System also benefits from more than two-thirds of its alumni population residing within the state; more than 123,000 individuals. The System consists of six universities: The University of Maine (UMaine), including its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias (UMM); the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA); the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF); the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI); and the University of Southern Maine (USM).  The System also includes the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.  

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires the education of a relevant Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in a responsible position involving building renovation, alteration and new building construction.  An equivalent combination of appropriate formal education and significant leadership and management experience in the construction industry/field may be accepted in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Previous successful experience organizing and managing multiple priorities, activities and projects concurrently.
• Previous experience in project management.
• Knowledge and skills in preparation of plans, specifications, purchase requisitions, bids, quotes, record keeping and payment in accordance with standard construction practices.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards such as BOCA, NFPA, NEC, ADA.
• Experience working in a higher education institutional setting with an emphasis on working with committees and constituencies strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess computer skills that are adequate to permit effective use of Facilities Management data and communication systems.
• CAD experience preferred.
• Ability to reach, kneel, stand, walk up and down stairs, and climb ladders to heights of 20 feet.
• Ability to travel, requiring a valid driver’s license.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application which includes contact information for three references and upload:

1) a cover letter which identifies the campus applying for, describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 
2) a resume/curriculum vitae
 

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of  Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME  04469 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).