Project Manager - facilities Planning Services (2 Openings)

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned design, construction, and renovation projects at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as assigned by the Director of the Office of Architecture and Planning. These responsibilities include architectural/engineering services consisting of designing space arrangements, estimating construction costs, developing construction drawings and specifications, consulting and coordinating project requirements with off-campus consulting engineering firms, designing interior space with furnishings and finishes, administering and inspecting construction work on the University's campus, and soliciting bids/quotes from general contractors to perform renovation projects not done by UT Health Science Center. This position is classified as an Essential Services Employee. Essential Services Employees maintain business operations for UT Health Science Center and support the physical operations and safety of the campus. This role involves performing various operations and services essential to maintain critical infrastructure and ensuring continuous operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager will:

1. Perform programming, space planning, and coordinating communication with managers and/or requestors.
2. Perform architectural design development under the supervision of the Director.
3. Estimate construction costs, review drawings, and develop construction documents and specifications.
4. Consult and coordinate project requirements and design with consulting engineers.
5. Create and maintain construction project schedules.
6. Observe Facilities Administration construction projects on the University's campus.
7. Communicate meeting content, project inspections, etc., with the Director of Facilities.
8. Discuss all negative reflections (errors, etc.) associated with projects as they emerge with the Director to quickly correct problems and to prevent recurrence.
9. Perform construction contract administration.
10. Review drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
11. Prepare preliminary and final construction drawings and specifications.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The Project Manager must have:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Four (4) years of experience in project management or construction management. Must have a valid Driver's License.

• Fully literate in the use of AutoCAD Architecture for the production of architectural construction documents plus various computer programs associated with the position, production of project manual specifications, construction cost estimates, familiarity with institutional renovation work, and experience in construction administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize time efficiently to complete multiple projects in various stages of completion.

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. This position may require occasional overnight travel.

Job Identification: 6539

Job Category: Facilities Services

Posting Date: 01/12/2026, 02:35 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 920 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US