Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of capital improvement projects across the
University, from early concept development through occupancy and closeout. This position manages a diverse portfolio of renovations,
renewals, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic campus initiatives while ensuring projects align with institutional priorities, budgets,
schedules, and long-term operational needs.

Working closely with campus stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal
Facilities Services staff, this role serves as the University’s owner representative throughout the project lifecycle. The Senior Project
Manager provides supervisory oversight and leadership for project management staff, helping coordinate workload, maintain project standards,
and support effective execution across the department. This position plays a critical role in maximizing institutional resources through
Denison’s highly effective self-directed project delivery model while ensuring quality, compliance, and value in all capital
investments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lead university capital improvement projects including major renovations, building
renewals, infrastructure improvements, and new construction projects from concept development through occupancy and closeout.

Develop
project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and design/construction documents in collaboration with campus stakeholders,
consultants, and contractors.

Develop, review, and negotiate project-related contracts and service agreements including professional
design services, construction management agreements, and contractor proposals to ensure alignment with institutional standards, scope,
budget, and risk management objectives.

Manage project programming and engage campus stakeholders to align customer needs with
long-term institutional priorities, campus standards, and operational requirements. Facilitate communication and collaboration across the
campus community throughout the planning, design, and construction process to ensure transparency, minimize disruption, and support
successful project outcomes.

Coordinate and oversee architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, code officials, and
consultants during design, bidding, construction, and commissioning phases.

Review architectural, structural, civil, mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing drawings and specifications to ensure constructability, code compliance, maintainability, life-cycle value, and
alignment with university standards.

Monitor project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and contingencies to ensure timely
and cost-effective project delivery.

Provide on-site project oversight, inspect project progress, communicate issues to stakeholders,
and ensure quality standards are maintained throughout construction.

Oversee building acceptance, commissioning, and closeout
processes, ensuring project documentation, as-built drawings, warranties, and operational materials are complete and properly
archived.

Develop, maintain, and improve institutional project standards, construction documentation practices, and project delivery
methods.

Provide supervisory oversight and leadership to project management staff, coordinating workload, supporting professional
development, and ensuring effective project execution.

Support long-range campus planning efforts, deferred maintenance planning, and
capital renewal strategies in coordination with Facilities Services leadership.

Assist Facilities Services in day-to-day operational
support related to building systems, infrastructure troubleshooting, facility assessments, and corrective action planning.

Maintain
project records, building documentation, AutoCAD files, and related campus infrastructure information.

Perform other duties as
assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Engineering, Architecture,
Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.

Relevant experience in capital project delivery, construction
management, facilities planning, or institutional project management may be substituted for formal education.

Minimum of seven (7)
years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management, capital planning, facilities planning, architecture,
engineering, or related institutional project delivery.

Demonstrated experience managing commercial, institutional, industrial, or
higher education construction projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.

Experience developing and managing
project budgets, schedules, contracts, and procurement processes.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,
Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field. Advanced degree, Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.),
Registered Architect (R.A.), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.

Experience in higher
education, campus environments, or similarly complex institutional settings. Supervisory or leadership experience managing project teams,
staff, contractors, or consultants.

Experience with deferred maintenance planning, capital renewal strategies, and long-range
institutional planning.

Why Choose Denison?

Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts
college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation
with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around
2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional
growth.

Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:

• 10% contribution to your
  retirement
• 22 vacation days
• 3 floating holidays
• Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
• Free parking
  and gym membership
• Free classes for employees
• Full tuition coverage for dependents

Want to learn more about us?
Visit Denison.edu for more information.

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