Facilities Operations Project Manager

Position Title

Engineer II – Facilities Operations Project Manager (Position Number 600877)

Appointment Type:
Permanent – Full Time
FLSA Exempt
Tenure Track – No Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Veteran’s Preference – attach DD 214. National Guard Preference – attach NG23A. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty may be required during the application process.

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11–12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) seeks a Facilities Operations Project Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation projects. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with federal, state, and local building codes and university requirements, minimizing disruption to campus operations.

The Facilities Management Department supports the university’s teaching, research, extension, and related activities by ensuring timely and economical completion of design, construction, renovation, repair, and other facility improvements.

Manage multiple maintenance and repair projects simultaneously, coordinate contractors and professional service providers, and ensure compliance with building codes and university policies.

• Repairs to boiler equipment and roof systems
• Maintenance of underground utilities and building components
• Upkeep of instructional, administrative, and general‑use spaces
• Stormwater basin and parking lot repairs
• Telecommunications and data center upgrades
• Support for laboratory and research facilities
• Improvements to multi‑purpose spaces, landscaping, and site features
• Fixes and upgrades to fire alarm, security, HVAC, and other life safety systems

• Working knowledge of government building codes, NCCU and UNC System guidelines, North Carolina laws, NFPA codes, and life safety system requirements.
• Ability to review and evaluate contractual documents for moderately complex capital projects, perform inspections, and monitor construction progress.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with designers, consultants, contractors, students, faculty, campus leadership, and external agencies.
• Negotiation skills for project changes and contract disputes; apply engineering principles to planning, design, and construction.
• Management of project scopes, budgets, consultant contracts, and change orders.
• Use of departmental accounting systems and spreadsheets to track financial impacts.
• Research, data analysis, and use of computer software for communication and project documentation.
• Consultation with various university stakeholders and compliance with environmental regulations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering disciplines. 3 to 5 years experience in architectural, engineering, or construction management.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) certification, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or a degree in Project Management in North Carolina is desirable but not required.

NCCU is a committed equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,…