University of Michigan · 5 hours ago
Project Manager
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Michigan is seeking a Project Manager responsible for managing small to medium-sized capital design and construction projects. The role involves coordinating project phases, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with university guidelines and regulatory codes.
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Responsibilities
Prepares work scopes, project schedules, and estimates of probable cost
Prepares space layouts and bid documents for small projects
Works with Procurement to bid and contract various outside partners for design and construction
Coordinates plan review sessions with architects and clients to ensure programming needs and University guidelines have been met
Coordinate design requirements for specific research, teaching, or audio-visual equipment
Oversees contractors, ITS, furniture vendors, and moving companies during construction and installation periods
Coordinates with Plant Operations and clients to manage system shutdowns and minimize impact to occupied buildings
Maintains project status workbooks to track costs, schedule, and project details
Communicates regularly with leadership on project status
Assures completion within established schedule and budgetary limits and in accordance with university design guidelines and regulatory codes
Manages document control for project as-built drawings and Operations & Maintenance manuals
Works with Building Services and Plant Operations to manage the transfer of renovated spaces from construction to ongoing operations
Participation in various committees and meeting related to the function of the overall Facilities Operations team and/or our interaction with the greater campus
Upkeep of campus and building documentation, including as-built construction plans and specs, CAD and GIS files, and operation and maintenance information
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or interior design is required
Three to five years of design and project management experience is required
Proficiency with AutoCAD LT, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Google documents
Knowledge of commercial building codes and ADA requirements
Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and speak English
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills; strong presentation and public-speaking skills
Strong organizational and logistical skills coupled with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team
Ability to access project jobsites, including excavation sites and buildings with different access/entry structures including ladders, and to navigate uneven surfaces. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, climb, work from heights, and crawl into tight spaces as required
Preferred
Experience with projects related to replacements of building systems equipment (HVAC, electrical, etc)
Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other project management scheduling software
Familiarity with University of Michigan design standards
Familiarity with University of Michigan purchasing policies and procedures
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
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2025-07-17Grant· $1M
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Leadership Team
Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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