Title: Project Manager

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 50R100 - Campus Operations

Division: 3R1000 - Administration and Engagement

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G22

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Matt Whittenberg

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Project Manager, Project Administration serves as a University representative for Capital Projects with focus on the MEP and Construction trades, working with external contractors and project groups, construction contacts, and campus constituents. Responsibilities include reviewing design & construction documents, attending design & construction meetings, managing the project schedule and budget by utilizing all available resources and monitoring project progress in the field. This will be done in accordance with. the Capital Construction procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience

- Three years' experience in the field of engineering or construction is required.
- Must be knowledgeable of all phases of construction and project management and be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must have robust written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be knowledgeable of applicable construction codes and standards.
- Must have ability to prepare construction plans, specifications, and material take-offs.

Job Duties

- 10% - Plans, implements, and coordinates design and construction activities affecting university facilities and grounds on main campus and extended campuses. - (Essential)
- 10% - Responsible for the coordination of architects/engineers, contractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and others necessary for completion of projects on time and within budget.



- (Essential)
- 10% - Represents the University in coordinating capital construction projects and renovations - (Essential)
- 10% - Communicates, both verbally and in writing, with all representatives involved in construction projects. - (Essential)
- 10% - Schedule and direct pre-construction, post-construction, progress meetings and other meetings as required by projects. - (Essential)
- 10% - Formulate reports, summaries, memos, and recommendations as needed or as required by the Associate Director of Campus Construction and Project Management. - (Essential)
- 10% - Perform inspections of construction/renovation activities for compliance with applicable codes, standards and specifications and address deviations from codes, standards, and specifications with contractor through the appropriate chain of command. - (Essential)
- 10% - Prepare specifications for material and equipment purchases being utilized in construction. - (Essential)
- 10% - Organize, budget and track projects from programming to completion. - (Essential)
- 10% - Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Campus Construction and Project Management. - (Essential)

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised

06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Project Manager (Richmond)
🏢 Eastern Kentucky University
📍 Richmond