How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) is responsible for the planning, design and construction of the University of Michigan's physical campus. A division of Facilities and Operations under the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, our professional staff has the expertise to manage a wide range of facility improvement projects. We are committed to providing outstanding customer service and safely completing projects on time and within budget. We manage projects of all sizes from new buildings to additions, major renovations, alterations and cosmetic improvements. We use a cross-functional team approach to managing projects. Each project team includes the members necessary to best meet the project's objectives. A project manager is assigned to lead the project through the design and construction process.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the AEC Director for Construction, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Provide oversight of design and construction of University building and infrastructure projects.
- Work with selected team to develop and execute a structured project delivery.
- Provide budget/scope oversight through the design phase.
- Provide construction phase oversight of contractor schedules, submittal process, change management, and progres payments to contractors and consultants.
- Coordinate utility and service interruptions.
- Provide support to senior project management staff.
Skills You Have
- A Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or an NAAB accredited first professional degree in Architecture.
- 0-3 years of experience; must know and understand fundamental concepts and practices of a field of specialization.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including family care, and maternity and parental leaves
- Hybrid work environment
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after one year
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.