Building Mechanical and Utility System Project Manager

Job Title

Building Mechanical and Utility System Project Manager

Project Engineering

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Regular – Salary (Minimum $80,000 – Maximum $108,000)

• Overall project management of engineering systems construction and alteration projects, including mechanical systems, equipment, energy management, and building automation.
• Coordination with agencies (Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, state agencies), architects, engineers, contractors, university departments, and facilities staff.
• Initiate projects, develop scope of work, perform cost estimate reviews, manage competitive bidding, negotiate with contractors, control costs, schedule work, and coordinate task sequencing.
• Conduct work inspections, ensure compliance with project requirements, monitor progress, and collaborate with trades, suppliers, and end users.
• Prepare project status reports, review payment requests, and manage change orders.
• Oversee project closeout: final inspections, ensure contractor completion of all tasks, verify accurate record drawings and operation‑maintenance manuals, and conduct post‑occupancy interviews.
• Serve as a mechanical/HVAC technical representative to other project managers, review design drawings and specifications, and report design issues.
• Assist in updating mechanical portions of university construction standards and develop engineering requirements for new buildings or major renovations.
• Provide on‑site technical expertise during construction and commissioning of HVAC equipment.
• Report contract deficiencies, maintain knowledge of applicable codes, and submit required reports to state agencies.
• Support divisional LEAN continuous improvement, sustainability, and customer service initiatives.

• 5 years of experience in the installation or commissioning of building mechanical systems with a licensed contractor.
• 5 years of experience in project management with an engineering firm or mechanical contractor, facility‑owner representative, or military.
• Associate or higher degree in engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of project‑management experience (alternative to experience requirement).
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with the university’s MVR policy.
• Sound knowledge of project budgets, schedules, and management duties.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform under pressure in both public contact and internal department capacity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering licensure in the state of Ohio.
• Professional registration in Ohio.

• Background check required.
• Remote work arrangements may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis.
• All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free.
• Participation in E‑Verify.

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The university prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs, or employment practices.