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University of Colorado Boulder · 22 hours ago

Senior Facilities Project Manager

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $108K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Housing Facilities Services team. This role is critical in managing large, complex capital construction and renovation projects that support the university's educational mission, ensuring safe and well-maintained living and community spaces.

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Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, construction, and closeout for multi-year capital projects up to $125M

Establish baselines for scope, schedule, and budget; maintain risk registers and change control processes

Direct design administration and construction administration activities, including commissioning and punch-list governance

Enforce contract requirements; manage addenda, amendments, and change orders

Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks; advance recovery plans to leadership

The use of a University vehicle is required for the performance of some of these duties

Coordinate requirements across Student Life, Facilities Management, and regulatory partners

Analyze scope changes related to regulations; present decision paths and tradeoffs to executives

Lead procurement activities, site walks, and contractor selection; maintain audit-ready documentation

Maintain disciplined communication and campus partner engagement

Mentor PMs and coordinators; support onboarding and performance guidance

Drive continuous improvement in delivery standards and sustainability practices

Advise executives on critical path recovery and risk mitigation

Create and maintain budgets and forecasts for projects including those above $100M

Review pay applications and change orders; reconcile actuals with Finance

Produce dashboards and month-end reports on budget status and risk trendlines

Qualification

PMP CertificationBudget ManagementProject ManagementBuilding Codes KnowledgeOracle Primavera UnifierConstruction MethodsCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Positions at this level typically require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute

At least 5 years of professional capital project management experience

PMP, CMAA, or equivalent certification required (or obtained within 12 months)

Experienced with PC-based information, financial, and word processing systems and software, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Demonstrated track record of exemplary customer service and client satisfaction

Exemplary communication, organization, interpersonal, and leadership skills

The use of a University vehicle is required for the performance of some of these duties

This position operates University vehicles and requires a Driver's License in good standing