Facilities Project Manager

It’s great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We’re committed to bringing passion and energy to our College. Visit our Life Page on LinkedIn to explore our dynamic campus culture, hear from current employees, and discover what makes Bucks County Community College a great place to work! The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing capital construction, renovation, infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and facilities improvement projects from concept development through project closeout. This position oversees all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, design coordination, construction management, stakeholder communication, risk management, and project delivery. The Facilities Project Manager serves as the College's representative with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, utility providers, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders. The position ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, in compliance with applicable regulations, and aligned with the College's strategic, operational, and academic objectives. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and manage all phases of construction, renovation, infrastructure, and facilities improvement projects from initiation through closeout. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, budgets, milestones, and success criteria. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, procurement strategies, risk assessments, communication plans, and resource plans. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule, budget, or performance issues. Coordinate and manage architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and testing agencies. Oversee design and construction activities to ensure compliance with contracts, building codes, regulatory requirements, and institutional standards. Administer project budgets, including cost estimating, forecasting, change order management, invoice review, and financial reporting. Ensure effective stewardship of project funds and institutional resources. Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and utility providers. Prepare and deliver project updates, executive summaries, presentations, status reports, and recommendations to leadership. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies. Facilitate decision-making, resolve project obstacles, and manage scope changes through formal change management processes. Conduct project oversight activities, including site inspections, quality assurance reviews, safety coordination, commissioning support, occupancy planning, and final acceptance. Manage project closeout activities, including documentation, warranty administration, turnover to operations, records retention, and project performance evaluations. Support strategic facilities initiatives, campus improvement efforts, and other departmental projects as assigned. Participate in emergency response and recovery activities related to facilities operations. Represent Facilities Management on institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Project Management, or a related field. Five to seven years of project management experience involving construction, renovation, infrastructure, facilities, or capital projects. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder communications. Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance. Experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or other complex institutional environments preferred. Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED AP, CEFP, PE, or RA are preferred. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between campus locations and project sites. SALARY RANGE $65,618 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience) BENEFITS Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College's policies. APPLICATION Apply online at: Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate’s interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, resume/CV, and professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials. DEADLINE Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.