Project Manager, Facilities Planning

About this role

Responsible for the oversight of small‑scale facilities planning projects college‑wide. Manages planning and design of new facilities, remodels, and minor renovations to existing facilities. Oversees design professionals, contractors, consultants, and vendors to implement projects while maintaining the College’s design and construction standards.

• Researches and implements specifications for design and construction projects to meet educational facilities standards.
• Coordinates and communicates with college staff and stakeholders on needs and requirements for the project.
• Oversees other project managers, architects, and stakeholders by producing conceptual space plans in AutoCAD based on program requirements, user needs, and site constraints.
• Solicits proposals for design and construction services, and other specialty consultants.
• Provides oversight and planning reviews for design and bid documents.
• Prepares contracts, purchase orders, and various reports related to the construction, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance of college facilities.
• Reviews building, life safety code, and accessibility requirements and ensures compliance with all safety standards.
• Oversees administrative details that may include project scope of work, consultant document reviews, contractor billings, project schedules, building project budgets, and consultant and construction contracts.
• Monitors various projects to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepares and interprets drawings, graphs, maps, blueprints, bid documents, contracts, proposals, and specifications.
• Identifies and resolves issues prior to and during construction.
• Plans, directs, and controls the work of people who do not report directly to you, but who provide support to the goals and objectives of your organization.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of related experience, including experience in design & construction as a project design or construction manager
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application, contract process, documents, and preparation, building codes and accessibility requirements, AutoCAD
• Skilled in interpreting architecture and engineering construction documents, project management analysis and design, attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Ability to interpret blueprints and related symbols, effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Manage large-scale projects requiring the management of multiple responsibilities.
• Regular physical attendance required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred, but not a must:

• Experience managing small commercial or institutional construction projects
• Knowledge of State Requirements of Educational Facilities (SREF)
• Bluebeam construction software, REVIT or BIM software
• Procore Construction Management Software
• Excel, Google Sheets or similar application
• Architectural, Engineering, or Interior Design license

• Lift or carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds.
• Daily reach and grasp objects.
• Daily stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Daily stand for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of video display terminal.
• Daily use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Daily identify and distinguish colors and shades of color.
• Daily communicate information verbally.
• Daily communicate information in writing.
• Daily proofread and check documents for accuracy.

Education Benefits:
Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks:
Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

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