OUA Project Manager

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About The University Of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Office of University Architects (OUA): Responsible for the development and management of the campus master plan, including transportation planning, historic preservation planning, environmental planning, and precinct planning; the development and management of campus site design and architectural standards; GIS management of existing conditions; and the coordination and project management of major capital projects for all of the UGA campuses across the state.

Posting Number: S14513P

Working Title: OUA Project Manager

Department: F&A-University Architects

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Advertised Salary: $72,000+ Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 12/16/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2026

Special Instructions To Applicants: Successful applicants must ensure eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization.

F&A PM Pro-Construct III

Exempt

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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred in Landscape Architecture or related Environmental Planning and Design field, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or Architecture with experience focused in planning and design of the outdoor environment.
• Minimum of five years of Project Management experience in an urban, campus, and/or institutional environment where balance and hierarchy of space is critical to the successful creation of memorable spaces that function optimally in support of the institutional mission.
• Experience as an Owners Representative, leading large design teams across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in managing site and facilities construction projects involving planning, historic preservation, architecture, interior design, and construction oversight.

The individual performs project oversight leading to project success, with comprehensive responsibility for all stages of the project from programming to closeout. Projects may include alteration and repair to existing university buildings or new construction projects across any UGA campus, covering laboratories, athletic facilities, concert halls, classrooms, etc.