What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Projects - Project Manager position at James Madison University?
- 20001361
- Business Services
- Facilities / Skilled Trades
- Full-time Staff (Classified)
- Opening on: Jul 11 2025
- Administration and Finance
- 100250 - FM Administration
Working Title: Special Projects - Project Manager
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 100250 - FM Administration
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
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Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 7/21/2025
About JMU
James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment
General Information
JMU's Facilities Management is currently seeking a Special Projects Project Manager to coordinate the construction and renovation of major maintenance and non-capital outlay projects. This can include the preparation of drawings, specifications, project cost estimates, inspections and contract administration.
Duties And Responsibilities
CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Developing documents required to modify building components by analyzing the desired environment and design or reviewing the development of construction document
- Verifying the installation of building systems and correcting problems to ensure operation by evaluating the work performed by the university and contract personnel
- Reviewing and providing comment on scopes of service and other documentation by evaluating compliance with Facilities Management standards and building code requirement
- Administering projects and contracts to ensure conformance. Coordinates contractors, university personnel by monitoring progress, reviewing change orders/invoices, authorizing payments, and monitoring project scheduling and cost
- Resolving problems and coordinating resolutions with contractors and personnel involved
- Coordinating scheduling, approving material proposals, and submitting of documents
- Verifying proper installation/modification of building systems and components by inspecting, reviewing, and evaluating work performed by University and contract personnel
- Correcting operational problems with general construction
- Reviewing and inspecting all work associated with the Annual Permit Policy
- Reviewing contract documents, plans, specifications, and related material prepared by non-university architects/engineers
- Inspecting and making recommendations for capital outlay construction by performing site visits and coordination inspections
- Assisting with resolution of construction documents and site situations
- Understanding of construction concepts
- Thorough knowledge of Virginia State Building Code
- Knowledge of the state mandated Annual Permit Policy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to write detailed specifications
- Ability to design and read construction drawings
- Ability to accommodate any necessary temporary shift demands
- Valid driver's license
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
