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Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job in Normal, McLean County, Illinois, 61761, USA
Listing for: Illinois State University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job no: 521311
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Project Manager
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Facilities Planning

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for developing, leading, managing and overseeing construction, maintenance and repair projects for Facilities Planning and Construction. This position develops project scopes, specifications, estimates and is responsible for project management, estimating, construction monitoring, and project construction communications on assigned projects. This position is involved in commissioning, building information modeling (BIM), project documentation, close-out and project information archive management services for assigned projects.

Additional

Information

University Benefit Highlights:

  • Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
  • Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
  • Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
  • Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
  • Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: /

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$80,000 - $85,000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

  • A. work experience in construction management, building project management or a closely related field.
  • B. college coursework in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  • - Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals one (1) year (12 months)
  • - 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • - Bachelor’s Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

2. Three (3) years (36 months) of building construction management and/or building project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 3 years work experience with General Contractor, Major Trade Contractor ( i.e. Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction management Firm or:
    Minimum 3 years work experience conducting construction administration services for consulting Architecture or Engineering Firm
  • Understanding of applicable contract and project administration processes and documents
  • Knowledge of State of Illinois and Illinois State University purchasing
  • Knowledge of the ISU University campus
  • Knowledge of Illinois State University Design Guidelines
  • Knowledge and experience with BIM, MS Project and University Facility Management software programs
  • LEED Green Associate Certificate
  • Work Hours

    Core work hours:
    Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.

    - 4:30 p.m.
    Additional hours required based on operational needs

    Functional Expectations

    Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

    • Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
    • Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffold climbing structures and accessing roofs.
    • Ability to perform investigative work in ceiling spaces, tunnels and confined or congested spaces.
    • Ability to perform occasional investigative work involving crawling, kneeling, and or climbing to maneuver through tight building spaces.
    • Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
    Proposed Starting Date

    March 2026

    Required Applicant Documents

    Resume

    Please Note:
    These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

    Optional Applicant Documents

    Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options
    Certification of Retirement Annuity

    Please Note:
    These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

    Special Instructions for Applicants

    Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship.…

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