Manager, Projects II; Construction

Position: Manager, Projects II (Construction)
Location: Kingston

Position Information

Posting Number SF02115 Job Title Manager, Projects II (Construction) Position Number 108809 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 14 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $90,000 - $105,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Facilities Operations Contact(s)

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Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 30, 2026. Applications received after January 30, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.

URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide project management services for the University's construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and work closely and cooperatively with planning, design, and maintenance and construction personnel to ensure consistency between new construction and major rehabilitation project designs for maintenance and repair requirements.

Assist in providing and planning, engineering and other design services including computer aided design and drafting, building information modeling, document management, project scheduling, cost estimating, and other associated design and construction software systems. This work includes supervision of contracted design agents, contractors, and subcontractors.

Assist in developing and maintaining a complete record of the project development and construction processes including archiving project correspondence and entitlements, record drawings of buildings, grounds, piers, utilities, roads, etc.;
Assist in maintaining those records by utilizing a computerized database.

Prepare, review, and recommend modifications to project budgets, schedules, and plans and specifications for the construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects. Provide detailed updates to the Facilities Group, and broader project status updates for Senior Leadership and other University groups.

Assist in maintaining an inventory of programmed space and space allocation throughout the project development and construction process.

Provide detailed field inspections of construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects.

Act as liaison for all aspects of project management including coordinating with clients, contractors, all regulatory agencies and entitlement agencies, and other organizations acting as the authority having jurisdiction over specific projects.

Monitor progress of construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects, coordinate needs with design and construction agents, provide suggestions for corrective measures when required, and issue reports.

Prepare full project estimates for the planning, design, construction, and other similar budget studies.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer the planning, design and construction of new construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects. Act as a liaison with entitlement agencies (federal, state, local, and other authorities having jurisdiction) regarding project planning, design, construction, and close-out.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Evidence of registration as a professional engineer or architect in the State of Rhode Island or have a transferable license from another state. Must provide own means of transportation.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.

2. Evidence of registration as a professional engineer, architect, or project management professional in the State of Rhode Island or have a transferable license from another state, or a combination of technical education, certificates,…