Facilities Project Manager

Facilities Project Manager – University of Colorado Boulder

The Housing and Dining Facilities group with the University of Colorado, Boulder is accepting applications for a Facilities Project Manager. The role is responsible for acting as a Project Manager for capital construction, renovation, and maintenance projects while providing clean, safe, comfortable, well‑maintained living, working, and studying facilities for students, faculty, and staff in support of CU‑Boulder’s educational mission. The role manages the full project lifecycle—initiation, planning, design, construction, and close‑out—while ensuring compliance with University and State standards.

This position also contributes to HFS‑wide process improvement initiatives, implements sustainable design practices, and supports strategic decisions through project execution.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Project Management

• Assess customer needs for facility modifications, upgrades, and improvements, and develop action plans with defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the HFS Design & Project Management team and campus partners (e.g., Student Life, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, OIT, Parking Services, etc.) to ensure compliance with university standards and requirements.
• Evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and gather data for proposed remodels, repairs, and capital improvements. Communicate approved changes to consultants and contractors for implementation.
• Prepare State of Colorado contractual documents, process change orders, and review invoices and payment applications.
• Coordinate with campus partners to achieve programmatic goals and successful project outcomes.
• Interview and assist in selecting consultants and contractors for assigned projects.
• Develop scope documents for smaller projects, identify funding sources, and lead design reviews with campus partners to ensure compliance with programmatic and material requirements. Incorporate feedback into construction documents.
• Manage risk by identifying and mitigating operational, financial, and compliance risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administer design by organizing and leading design workshops, page‑turn sessions, and review meetings with multi‑disciplinary teams to refine plans and maintain alignment with objectives and quality standards.
• Resolve disputes through mediation, coordinate with leadership on raised issues, and negotiate change requests from consultants, clients, and contractors to ensure compliance with codes and policies while achieving consensus with campus partners.

Student Life Liaison

• Serve as the Owner’s Representative for Student Life, ensuring inclusion and implementation of State, Departmental, and University standards and criteria across all project phases.
• Coordinate requirements from the State of Colorado and University regulatory entities with contractors and subcontractors. Analyze scope changes driven by regulatory compliance for programmatic and budgetary impact, and clearly communicate those impacts to senior leadership.
• Chair bid openings, lead site walks, and manage meetings with design consultants and contractors. Propose and implement contract addenda and schedule adjustments as needed.
• Maintain strong working relationships with HFS Zone Operations Managers to ensure proper coordination of work with operational requirements.
• Act as construction manager on smaller projects by coordinating and scheduling trades, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and ensuring timely execution.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills by providing clear, timely feedback, listening actively, and fostering a team‑oriented environment.

Leadership and Strategy

• Contribute to HFS‑wide process improvement initiatives and support…