Job Details

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Engineering/Architectural Technician - 3332

Position Number: 6187645
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Facilities Management

Engineering/Architectural Technician - 3332

Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities-Construction
Working Title: Project Manager - 3332
Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business) or equivalent experience, plus at least one year of construction or facilities management experience.

FTE: 1.0
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 3332
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The mission of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke's (UNCP) Facilities Planning and Construction Office (FPC) is to provide professional administration for design and construction of capital improvement projects. FPC is dedicated to improving and expanding all physical facilities in support of the teaching, research and service missions of UNCP. FPC seeks to accomplish this by providing timely and efficient professional services in a fiscally sound manner throughout all phases of project development. Also, FPC further strives to ensure that each design for a new or renovated facility provides a safe and accessible environment for the public while complying with state and federal codes and regulations.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The position is assigned as a Project Manager under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Construction in Facilities Management. The position will ensure successful project delivery (scope, budget and schedule compliance) on multiple assigned projects. The position is charged with developing clear project scopes and objectives; involving relevant stakeholders; ensuring technical feasibility; coordinating internal and external resources; continuous monitoring and reporting on project progress; maintaining comprehensive project documentation from project start to finish.

Job Description:
80% Project Management *

Responsible for leading teams of professionals in completing projects by a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. Coordinate internal resources and external consultants/contractors/vendors for the successful execution of projects.
Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Develop or approve program/project specifications in accordance with engineering principles, standards and codes.
Perform inspections to ensure that proper procedures are followed. Develop a detailed project plan to track project progress.
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques. Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
Manage the relationship with the internal project clients and stakeholders. Experience organizing and facilitating meetings, including creating agendas, guiding discussions, and reviewing outcomes. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
Establish and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors and vendors.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation from project start to finish.
Possess experience or knowledge of maintaining a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives which includes Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Systems.

15% Administration

Effectively communicating verbally and/or in writing information to stakeholders, contractors, designers, engineering firms as well as the Financial and Administration team. Their duties include dividing up their budget for different project aspects and advocating for additional funding when necessary, hiring freelance professionals or selecting project team members from existing departments and setting or adjusting project schedules to adhere to deadlines.
Ability to organize workload, processes, or physical objects and spaces.
This element includes the time required to perform the administrative tasks required of a UNCP Facilities Management Project Manager. It includes multiple required UNCP training courses, routine administrative tasks (time/leave reporting, etc. performance appraisals and work plans). Participate in designer interviews by way of Facilities Management search committees. Evaluate and grade designer introduction packages, participate in virtual and in-person interviews.
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, costs as well as milestones and deliverables.
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Ability to participate with the process of contract and project scope negotiations.

5%
Assist other departments within the Facilities Operations Department with a variety of tasks that may or may not involve a specific trade when asked by supervisor or administration and perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference:
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Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: Valid Driver's License

Job Opening Date: 04/30/2025
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Professional
Posting Number: EPA01028

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12335