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Project/Construction Mgr
Requisition ID
req35709
Working Title
Project/Construction Mgr
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
Exciting Opportunity: Project/Construction Manager
Are you ready to shape the future of the University of New Mexico's campus? Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that delivers innovative learning, research, and community spaces across one of the nation's premier public universities. We're seeking a detail-oriented, solutions-focused Project/Construction Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys leading projects from concept all the way through ribbon-cutting-and beyond.
In this role, you'll help bring new facilities, renovations, and campus improvements to life while working closely with architects, contractors, engineers, internal clients, and campus partners across UNM.
Key Responsibilities

• Project & Construction Management
• Consultant, Contractor & Vendor Coordination
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Financial & Administrative Oversight
• Ability to select, evaluate, coordinate, and quality-control the activities of professional consultants.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills gained within a complex, demanding work environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of building components and their function.
• Ability to select, evaluate, coordinate, and quality-control the activities of professional consultants.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills gained within a complex, demanding work environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?
Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including:

1. Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
4. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
5. Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
6. Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
7. Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in project and construction management while contributing to the development of spaces that inspire learning and innovation. If you're ready to take the next step in your professional journey-we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us build the future of UNM!
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 8 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple construction or renovation projects simultaneously from design through construction and closeout.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and institutional stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and specifications for constructability, completeness, and code compliance.
• Experience administering construction contracts including review of pay applications, change orders, and contractor schedules.
• Experience overseeing construction work in occupied facilities and coordinating project impacts such as utility outages, access restrictions, and safety considerations.
• Experience tracking project budgets, schedules, and cost projections and reporting project status to leadership or clients.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Facilities Design & Construction (250A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
3/25/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days in office
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To be considered for this position: 1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include ALL prior work experience, including the full dates of employment (month and year) for each position held, and the number of hours worked per week. 2. Attach your current resume with three professional references listed. 3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.