Facilities: Construction Project Manager
Job Information
Job Duties:
Looking for a career in project management that has good work-life balance? Looking to reduce on-the-road travel time? A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in Facilities - Planning & Construction beginning Monday March 2, 2026. The working title for this position is Construction Project Manager with an official title of Facilities Engineer. This is a permanent, annual position with a probationary period. The salary range will be $78,000 - $88,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding engineering technology, design, methodology, and execution for varying facilities projects
- Assesses, designs, modifies, and constructs institution facilities utilizing engineering techniques and best practices
- Monitors, interprets, communicates, and applies all established building codes, policies, and procedures
- Liaises facility construction plans with internal and external stakeholders and vendors, and provides engineering guidance and recommendations to align with strategic facility planning
Department:
The unit of Planning and Construction consists of 7 staff members, including the Campus Planner, Interior Designer, Space Planning Analyst, CAD Specialist, Project Coordinator, and Surplus Coordinator.
Compensation:
The salary range will be $78,000 - $88,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree with experience in commercial construction building projects. Knowledge of building codes, building systems, project estimating and contractor coordination. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project. Successful candidates are independent thinkers, strong communicators, with drive for creative problem solving in a team atmosphere. Successful experience juggling competing priorities and deadlines in high stress situations. Detail-oriented organizational skills and successful experience delegating tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or above in a construction related field. 5 years’ experience in commercial construction. Leadership training and experience. In-depth knowledge of construction trades, bidding processes and commissioning processes. Experience in the Universities of Wisconsin System or State of Wisconsin System. Experience identifying, pricing and procuring materials and services. Technical knowledge of commercial building systems for maintenance and repair.
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
- Cover letter
- Resume/curriculum vita
- Names and contact information for three references.
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by Wednesday, January 21, 2026. However, screening will continue until position is filled.
Contact Information:
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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