Working/Functional Title

Assistant Director Construction Project Management

Position Summary

Assistant Director of Construction & Project Management supervises and coordinates the completion of construction and other related projects for RHS and supervises the project management team.

Administers preventative and operational maintenance programs and procedures for RHS facilities and properties. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides direction and support for divisional staff, campus partners, and other service providers in resolving complex facility maintenance issues; creates service level agreements for providers. Lead in the preparation, establishment, and administration of RHS maintenance and repairs and project operational budgets.

Oversee the completion of construction projects under $250,000. Serves as customer representative for IPF led projects over $250,000, up to multi-million-dollar projects. 

Provides coordination, supervision, and support for the completion of construction and other related projects throughout RHS, including working with all parties to plan, design, estimate, complete, and close out projects.

Advise and informs administrators, program planners, faculty, and other professionals on departmental services.

Help to evaluate the design and implementation process for RHS infrastructure projects. Implements long range facility asset plans, goals, objectives, and priorities to ensure that facility projects align with divisional and institutional needs. 

Review operational and maintenance practices and recommend improvements to departmental leadership.

Coordinates and develops time and material specifications for all purchase orders and oversees ordering of materials.

Recommend energy and water conservation measures to RHS Leadership.

Reviews and approves estimates for each phase of project planning Works with MSU Purchasing on selection of contractors.

Overseas the scheduling of project work

Overseas and approves billing and payment processes for work completed. Oversees construction project record keeping.

Works directly with the MSU Infrastructure & Planning Facilities (IPF) and the consultant teams in the planning, design, and construction phases of all renovation projects within RHS.

Works with divisional staff to review, assess, and evaluate construction materials and methods. Reviews specifications, purchase, receipt, and storage of construction materials on a timely basis

Provides project coordination and support for the division with other University Departments, including IPF, MSU Purchasing, and MSU Institutional Space Planning & Management (ISPM)

Reviews, develops, and implements standardized processes and procedures. Ensure project management methods are implemented and utilized.

Interviews, supervises, schedules, trains, and evaluates full-time staff. All positions in RHS are designated as critical status.

In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency conditions, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension.

If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely, you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban planning or related discipline; over eight years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in planning, design, or construction supervision (long-range planning, estimating, design, construction, project management), and knowledge of applicable codes or zoning regulations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Dynamic leader who can lead project teams and direct reports to support and accomplish goals; proficient in computerized maintenance management systems, such as, Planon, document management systems, process management programs, and tracking systems; knowledge of data management/analysis principles and methods associated with the field of construction and facilities; ability to read, interpret, and apply related industry standards, codes, regulations, local, state and federal laws and recommendations related to buildings and construction; certifications in facilities management and/or other building related accreditations; familiarity with building systems, including roofing, HVAC, elevators, plumbing, electrical, interior design trends in a college environment and retail, dining, hotels and concessions; ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders; strong customer service and organizational skills; experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, LGBTQIA+, and gender backgrounds

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Work Hours

Monday- Friday, 7/8am-4/5pm; some evenings and weekends based on business needs.

Website

careers.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility ends November 4, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

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