University of Rhode Island · 1 day ago
Manager, Projects II (Design) (2 Positions)
Kingston, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Rhode Island is the state’s flagship public research university, serving approximately 17,000 students. They are seeking a Manager, Projects II (Design) to provide architectural and project management services for the design of the university’s construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects.
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Responsibilities
Assist in providing architectural services in support of the University (these services will include computer-aided design). This work includes supervision of contracted design agents, contractors and subcontractors
Consult with appropriate university personnel on proposed architectural projects and develop preliminary scope of new projects. Prepare or oversee project programming and preliminary budget spreadsheets and schedules. Assist with URI and state agency approvals to initiate projects, including all funding approvals
Assist the Assistant Vice President and Associate Director with project site selection recommendations and approvals from the appropriate university committees
Prepare Request for Proposal documents, as required, for outsourced architect/engineering services consultants and manage the selection process. Assist the Director and Associate Director with interviews and in making presentations
Negotiate and prepare Owner-Architect agreements, descriptions of project scope, detailed project budgets, and schedules. Coordinate approvals with University Counsel and URI Purchasing offices
Prepare, review and recommend modifications to plans and specifications for construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects for compliance. Provide final building design floor plans to the Assistant Director, Spatial Services
For assigned projects, manage the design process including meetings, budgets, schedules, and the documentation of decisions. Coordinate planning and design decisions with college deans, department heads, and building committees involved with the process
Provide design management leadership to inspire a process that fosters fine architecture, efficient and effective building systems, and the development of a livable and community-focused university campus
Coordinate and work closely and cooperatively with maintenance/trades personnel to ensure consistency between new construction and major rehabilitation project designs for maintenance and repair requirements
Assist with the development and manage the application of University of Rhode Island Building Design Guidelines. As projects are designed, meet with appropriate users and project process partners and coordinate the university’s design review comments
Provide management of the design and specifications of fixed equipment within a project and coordinate with movable equipment and furniture planning
Prepare and present regular project reports and update appropriate URI directors and committees on the status of projects
Liaise between Campus customers and design agents
As projects require, provide coordination with regulatory agencies
Monitor progress of construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects, coordinate needs with design and construction agents, and issue reports
Assist with the preparation of project contract documents for the advertisement and public bidding of work. Verify contract documents for compliance with university standard procedures and applicable governmental regulations and building codes
Evaluate design-related change orders and make recommendations to the Assistant Vice President and Associate Director
Prepare project public relations materials and make presentations to the campus community and other audiences
Serve on various department, division, and university committees
Liaise with outside agencies (federal, state and local) regarding progress, completion and project close-out
Perform Other Duties As Required Or Assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or architecture
Evidence of registration as a professional engineer, architect, or project management professional
Minimum of five years of cumulative experience in design or construction management and administration, including construction estimating experience
Working knowledge of building code requirements and standard construction specifications
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in written communication skills
Supervisory experience
Willingness to travel throughout the University community
Experience using computer-aided design and computer project scheduling systems
Ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to subordinates and others
Ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports to include recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports
Ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Must provide own means of transportation
Preferred
Master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or architecture
Company
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.07MKey Investors
The Champlin FoundationNational Science FoundationRI Life Science Hub
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
David M. Dooley
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