Facilities Project Manager III

About this role

*Special Instructions to Applicants:* *All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format, to avoid any formatting issues.*

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary

The facilities project manager oversees all aspects of new construction and renovation projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and completion. Responsibilities include developing budget estimates and reports, preparing project and contract documents, managing the selection and oversight of external design professionals, coordinating the preparation of construction documents, leading the contractor selection process, and guiding the project team through design and construction phases.

Rice University’s Facilities and Capital Planning (F&CP) project management group provides comprehensive project management services supporting improvements and maintenance of the university’s infrastructure, directing the a...