Project Manager

Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky
Full Time

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Posting Number:

20250047EX

Job Title:

Project Manager

Number of Vacancies:

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Murray State is committed to attracting, developing and maintaining a high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities, Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Department:

Facilities Design and Construction

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, implements, and coordinates design and construction activities affecting university facilities and grounds on main campus and extended campus.

Responsible for the coordination of architects/engineers, contractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and others necessary for completion of projects on time and within budget.
Represents the University in coordinating capital construction projects and renovations.
Communicates, both verbally and in writing, with all representatives involved in construction projects.
Schedule and direct pre-construction, post-construction, progress meetings and other meetings as required by projects.
Formulate reports, summaries, memos and recommendations as needed or as required by the Associate Director of Facilities Design and Construction.
Perform inspections of construction/renovation activities for compliance with applicable codes, standards and specifications and address deviations from codes, standards and specifications with contractor through the appropriate chain of command.
Prepare specifications for material and equipment purchases being utilized in construction.
Organize, budget and track projects from programming to completion.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Facilities Design and Construction.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree or higher.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

Three years experience in the field of engineering or construction.
Must be knowledgeable of all phases of construction and project management and be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be knowledgeable of applicable construction codes and standards.
Must be able to prepare construction plans, specifications and material take-offs.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Highly preferred bachelors degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
Working knowledge of project management software, Word, Excel and AutoCAD fluency.
Experience with State Capital projects.

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