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Project Manager - Facilities, Planning, and Management

Position Number: 6385487
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Facilities Management

Project Manager - Facilities, Planning, and Management
Chattanooga, TN, United States

Job Identification: 3662
Job Category: Facilities Services
Posting Date: 07/15/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 400 Palmetto Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, US

Job Description
This Project Manager serves as UTC's representative ensuring compliance with programmatic requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, specifications, and incorporation of campus standards into every project from design through project closeout.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned capital and local projects from design through project closeout and local projects not requiring bid documents
Serves as UTC's representative ensuring compliance with programmatic requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, specifications, and incorporation of campus standards into every project
Serves as a liaison with university user groups affected by projects, providing clear communication and managing expectations
Assists with engineering and planning tasks
Develops statements of work and solicits project cost estimates
Develops associated documents as required for construction/renovation projects
Recommends field adjustments and redesign decisions to resolve problems or conflicts
Manages time and material contracts for projects
Reviews/approves invoices for proper adherence to scope of work and terms of contract agreements
Performs CMMS tasks in TMA (and other database software as required) to create projects, assign work orders, process invoices, input estimates and costs, record status changes, develop and/or monitor associated reports, etc.
Performs AutoCad, Revit, and other drafting/modeling software tasks as required
Participates in master planning, facility assessments, and project programming
Coordinates professional consulting work
Assists with design standards development and documentation, campus space data collection, and analysis
Assists in bid evaluation and award recommendation
Assists in annual capital maintenance and capital outlay submittals
Participates in surge space planning and execution as needed
Assists with the organization and maintenance of project document retention system

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Knowledge of construction concepts, practices and procedures
Knowledge of a variety of purchasing/procurement and contracting methods
Knowledge of cost estimating methods
Knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, AutoCAD, Autodesk-Revit, Microsoft, Project, Bluebeam, etc.)
Knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements
Knowledge and experience in the renovation of buildings, including building and infrastructure systems
Construction management knowledge
Ability to review design documents for compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The review of applications will begin July 25, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications
Minimum: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related degree; and four years of relevant experience in project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred: Appropriate licensure in a functional area (i.e. licensed architect, landscape architect, engineer, or interior designer); facilities project management experience in a higher education institution; and working knowledge of UT/UTC Work Control, Space and ERP databases is preferred.

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