• Job Description

  Req#: R17086

  Position Title:

  Facilities Project Manager III

  Job Group:

  Professional & Scientific

  Required Minimum Qualifications:

  Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field
  Experience in utilities construction
  Experience in the management and design or institutional or commercial building projects, especially in an academic higher education environment
  Experience with large, complex and multi-phased projects
  Experience with sustainable design and construction standards, techniques, and methods

  Job Description:

  Summary

  The Facilities Planning Management team at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Facilities Project Manager III to provide project management services for moderate to large size capital projects for renovation or new construction of campus facilities.

  In this role you will:

  • lead the project team and coordinate all project activities for assigned capital projects with a primary responsibility for the management and coordination of design phase activities administering professional services agreements between owner and consultants.

  • serve as the primary contact for the university client and design professionals (architects, engineers, cost consultants, and other specialized consultants).

  • coordinate and monitor the work of design professionals to assure compliance with the building program (requirements for the project), user requirements, university requirements, and standards for high quality architectural and engineering design.

  • develop project budget and manages project funds throughout the life of the project assure that all required project approvals are obtained as appropriate collaborate with the ISU construction manager on assigned projects.

  The successful candidate will possess good communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills, and be detail oriented. A candidate will have the ability to lead multi-faceted project teams with conflicting interests, needs, or requirements and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

  About FPM

  Facilities Planning and Management is a service organization working to enrich, support and preserve the Iowa State University campus. We are composed of more than 450 full-time and a large number of student employees dedicated to trades, support and professional services to the University. The term "facilities" refers to all the buildings, grounds, walks, drives, parking lots, and utility systems belonging to ISU, which means our staff covers nearly every facet of campus.

  For more information about the department, please use the link below:

  Facilities Planning and Management
  
  Level Guidelines
  • Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
  • Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
  • Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
  • Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
  • Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
  • May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
  • May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
  • Provides guidance to students

  Appointment Type:

  Regular

  Number of Months Employed Per Year:

  12 Month Work Period

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Pay Grade:

  PS810

  Application Instructions:

  To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
  
  1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 1, 2025.
  
  If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
  
  Why Choose ISU?
  
  Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program

  Original Posting Date:

  May 19, 2025

  Posting Close Date:

  Job Requisition Number:

  R17086

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