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Position Title:

Project Manager - Facilities Planning and Management

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Project Manager I

Job Duties:

Attention:

The Department of Facilities Planning and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Project Manager (Project Manager I, AD015).

Job Details:

The Facilities Project Manager I, will be responsible for managing campus projects, including the review and implementation process of all incoming facilities project requests. Working closely with the Campus Planning Team, other campus leaders and external vendors, the Project Manager, I will ensure all project requests meet UW-Whitewater’s strategic goals and are aligned with campus initiatives. In addition, the Facilities Project Manager I will be responsible for the project planning, execution, and budgeting. This will include facilitating meetings and communications with all stakeholders, instructional staff, Information Technology Services, and campus leaders to ensure the successful completion of all approved projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Manage DOA Small Projects

• Serve as a project manager for facilities projects, providing oversight and management of approved facilities projects

• Manage relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external customers. Consult customers to analyze their facility needs and identify acceptable solutions

• Primary focus of responsibility will be DOA small projects ($600k or less)

Manage Campus CADD Records, and Drawing Files

• Maintains all campus master CADD documents and records used across campus related to current and previous physical facilities

• Responsible for the utilization of CADD to update evacuation and other signage provided within facilities

• Develops and maintains CADD standard office models

• Maintains CADD and engineering software contracts and licensing

• Update campus CADD files to reflect campus and state projects, keeping campus drawing files up to date

• Manage sign projects that require contracted vendor

Serves as a Campus Liaison for the In-House DOA-managed projects

• Consult with the project management team to provide information, project timeliness, budgets, communication, and document responsibilities

• Define and communicate overall plans, budgets, responsibilities and timelines for all campus facilities projects

• Assist in the identification of problem areas in current instructional facilities and facilitate the ongoing process of selecting, scoping and defining campus projects

• Provide directions on daily activities. Access and mediate arising challenges, escalating as needed

• Provide timely reporting to managers, directors, teams, campus leaders, or regulatory bodies as requested

• Facilitate process by managing project budgets and collaborating with colleagues to estimate and prioritize project requests

• Lead assigned projects with coordination across functional areas and with ultimate delivery, communication, and documentation responsibility

• Provide timely reporting to managers, directors, teams, campus leaders or regulatory bodies as requested

• Track project expenses and budgets

• Ensure project records are appropriately archived

• Continually monitor and evaluate project status, assessing overall effectiveness of the project utilizing best practices

• Keep abreast of campus strategies, standards, and operations

Serves as a Campus Liaison for State-funded Projects

• Work with Campus Planning Team on larger state projects as needed. Assist in the coordination of signage, staff relocations, equipment, and furniture purchases

Facilities Management General Operations

• Work with the Director of Facilities and Trades Superintendent on special projects which serve the campus community as assigned

Department:

Facilities Planning and Management

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $66,000 - $70,000.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Using CADD Software

• 5+ years of Project Management Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in CADD, or a Bachelor’s Degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Applications received by December 18, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Name and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Stephanie Lederman

Administrative Assistant II

262-472-1320

ledermas@uww.edu

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.   

  

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.  

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu). 
 
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a). 
 
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 
 
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. 
 
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see  Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.