Manager of Specifications

Job Posting: JR101871 Manager of Specifications (Open) Department: Physical Plant, Director of Physical Plant | PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 06-29-2026 Close Date: $87,000 Job Description: Manager of Specifications Frostburg State University (FSU) seeks applications for an exempt full-time Manager of Specifications. Position includes the University of Maryland benefits package which includes annual leave, holidays, personal, and sick leave; tuition remission; excellent health and life insurance, and retirement plans. Responsibilities: Develops, plans, and bid documents for the University’s facility/auxiliary and capital construction projects. The Manager of Specifications will be responsible for managing all aspects of new construction and renovation projects, preparing budget estimates and reports, preparing project and contract documents, overseeing outside design professionals, and preparation of construction documents. This position will also manage the project team throughout both the design and construction to include monitoring the contractor’s progress, quality of work, materials compliance, coordinating engineering problem areas with contractors, reviewing engineering drawings for constructability and design, and preparing various construction related permitting documents. Position is required to manage and coordinate projects from conception to completion. Position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities for Planning and Construction. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in architecture or civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or related field. Must be proficient and current in AutoCAD for plan preparations. Preferred Qualifications: Five years of relevant work experience. Experience with design, creating specifications, COMAR, OSHA, and commercial construction and construction management. About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly. About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered to be a four-season outdoor mecca of recreational experiences offering activities such as; hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you! If you wish to apply, please visit: For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by July 13, 2026. Position open until filled. Additional Job Information: Construction Projects Coordinator FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university. Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.