Senior Project Manager, Facilities Management [R0149314]

locations

UNLV1-Main Campus, Las Vegas

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

time left to apply

End Date : April 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id

R0149314

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application :

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu .

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Project Manager, Facilities Management [R0149314]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Senior Facilities Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering capital construction and deferred maintenance projects that shape and sustain UNLV's physical environment. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management and supports all Facilities Management (FM) projects related to design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of campus infrastructure, buildings, systems, common areas, parking facilities, and grounds. Projects are managed from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with the university's Capital and Deferred Maintenance plans. The role requires close collaboration with FM trade experts and grounds staff, engineering staff, senior leadership, campus stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.

The Senior Facilities Project Manager provides leadership on large and complex projects, typically valued between $100,000 and $10,000,000, and offers supervisory oversight to junior project management staff. They contribute and support in long-term strategic planning and budgeting by collaborating with Facilities Management and Business Affairs leadership. They also ensure that projects comply with state requirements and university standards in delivering successful construction and maintenance outcomes.

Key responsibilities include developing and overseeing feasibility studies, project scopes, schedules, and budgets; preparing and reviewing RFQs, bids, and contracts; managing external design, engineering, and construction partners; monitoring contract compliance; reviewing and approving change orders, RFIs, and invoices; and ensuring projects are completed safely, reliably, on time, and within budget.

Core Responsibilities include :

Leadership : Supervise and mentor lower-level project management staff to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the project portfolio.

Project Oversight : Manage capital construction, deferred maintenance, and planning initiatives to align with FM's maintenance needs and other long-term plans.

Construction Management : Conduct site visits, enforce contract compliance, manage budgets, schedules, and oversee project closeout activities. Lead meetings, develop project scopes, and resolve conflicts to ensure successful project outcomes.

Contract and Vendor Management : Oversee consultant and contractor selection, procurement, and contract negotiation in coordination with Purchasing.

Prevailing Wage Compliance : Serve as FM's designated prevailing wage coordinator, ensuring documentation accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance with state requirements.

Continuous Improvement : Track and analyze project performance metrics (budget, schedule, change orders) to support planning, reporting, and process improvements. Align with FM's work order tracking and accounting systems.

Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with FM staff, Planning and Construction staff, faculty, leadership, and external agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering; Construction or Project Management, Facilities Management, or a related field. from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible construction project management experience in design, construction, or facilities management, preferably in a large institutional or commercial environment. Additionally, candidates should have demonstrated experience managing large and complex capital construction projects above $5M. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience managing large and complex capital construction projects above $10M.

Operational experience in a similar or greater capacity.

Experience in a higher education setting and maintenance department.

Licences / Certifications :

PMP (Project Management Professional)

CCM (Certified Construction Manager)

LEED AP

PE (Professional Engineer)

RA (Registered Architect)

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary range is $109,000 - 130,000, or commensurate with the labor market.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including :

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

RebelCard discounts on and off campus

Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

Connect with colleagues with shared interests

Personal and professional development opportunities

A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels : Onboard

Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Mike Lawrence , Search Committee Chair.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, " R0149314 " in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at : http : / / www.unlv.edu

EEO / AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone : (702) 895-4055; Email : titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone : 1-800-421-3481 FAX : 202-453-6012; TDD : 1-800-877-8339; Email : OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Cover letter, resume, and three professional references

Posting Close Date

04 / 30 / 2026

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.