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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
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Job Summary
The Facilities Planning Department is a multi-disciplinary office providing design, planning, and construction services for all campus communities. We maintain the University's Master Plan, assist in space planning and tracking, and coordinate the University's annual capital outlay and MRR requests.
This individual supervises the work of others, including planning, assigning, and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff, and overseeing productivity. This individual sets goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist. The supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. A Project Manager in this classification must possess supervisory, project management, communication, and public relations skills, as they interact continually with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Responsibilities include technical staff work in determining the costs of alteration, repair, and construction projects. Responsible for planning, estimating, overseeing, and coordinating projects involving new construction as well as modification, renovation, and repairs to ensure adequate facilities to support the educational mission of the University.
Responsibilities
Management - 45
- Manage designers and contractors on Facilities Planning projects.
- Study and evaluation of alteration, repair, and construction plans, designs, specifications and the estimation of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for all such projects undertaken by Facilities Planning.
- Determine material and equipment costs by referring to online sources or catalogs and through personal contact with vendors and suppliers.
- Estimate labor costs by studying previous projects' final cost records by cost analysis and by unit cost guides based on national averages.
- Determine supervision, office, inspection, and other overhead costs based on time required for the completion of projects.
- Determine that necessary precautions are being followed to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and workers while projects are in progress.
- Visit projects frequently to determine if plans and specifications are being followed and efficient, quality, safe, productive work is being performed.
- Develop and maintain budgets for each project and provide reporting on each budget to superiors and related project team.
Other - 5
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Supervision - 10
- Supervise the work of others, involved with planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity.
Coordinating - 15
- Participate in selection of Architects/Engineers as Contractors/Subcontractors for each assigned project.
- Discuss issues or project status updates with superiors, Board of Regents staff, or other agencies.
- Coordinate various trades when acting as overall project manager on projects.
Reporting - 25
- Coordinate with managers and arrange schedules for the completion of projects.
- May be required to write project specifications for the preparation of bid documents.
- Work assignments are received verbally or in writing.
- Prepare reports covering all estimated costs and project scheduling; submit for superior's approval.
- Study plans and specifications and confer with division, designers, and superiors to adjust discrepancies and clarify details.
- Prepare reports based on punch-list inspections near the end of the project covering all outstanding or deficient items as well as items not meeting Life Safety, ADA, or other code requirements.
- Review and maintain progress report on punch list items through completion with the contractor and supervisor.
- Coordinate and maintain project budget and reporting on a per-project basis.
- Detailed review of invoices, materials on hand requests, and change orders.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction or a related field plus 2-4 years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license.
- Training in Construction, Design, Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Design, or related fields.
Required Experience
Experience in architectural designing, cost estimating, and building construction.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in architecture design, engineering, or related field.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience with major capital projects.
- Project Management Certification.
Proposed Salary
This position is a pay grade 10. The available salary range is $60,868.00 to $91,358.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.
For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.
Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions; interpret drawings and specifications; and plan, supervise, and inspect the work of multiple trades.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to accurately maintain and manage multiple project budgets simultaneously.
- Ability to prepare cost estimates, develop and review construction documents, and utilize software such as MS Office, AutoCAD, and project management systems.
- Ability to administer contracts through all phases of design and construction.
- Ability to work independently and carry out assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform work in a variety of environments, including outdoor conditions (e.g., heat and humidity) and indoor environments (e.g., dusty conditions).
KNOWLEDGE
- Working knowledge of computer systems and software used for project cost estimating and for developing project specifications and schedules.
- Detailed knowledge of construction practices, project management principles, and construction cost estimating.
- Detailed knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices used in construction cost estimating.
- Detailed knowledge of the basic principles, techniques, and practices associated with multiple construction trades.
- Detailed knowledge of sources used to obtain labor, material, and equipment cost information.
- Detailed knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Knowledge of when to escalate issues or problems to a supervisor or manager for resolution.
SKILLS
- Skills in supervision and leadership
- Skills in project management
- Skills in communication
- Skills in public relations and stakeholder engagement with faculty, staff, students, and the public
- Skills in guiding, organizing, setting priorities, scheduling and reviewing work of other project managers.
- Skills in applying established practices and guidelines to determine appropriate work methods and achieve defined results.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• DMV Check