Project Manager II, Facilities

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Project Manager II is responsible for managing the planning, design, and execution of small- to medium-sized construction, renovation, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure projects across the university campus. Reporting to the Associate Director of Project Management, this position manages projects from initial planning through occupancy and closeout while ensuring compliance with university standards, applicable regulations, budget limitations, and established schedules. The Project Manager II serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and works collaboratively with university departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver safe, functional, and cost-effective facilities. This position also supports senior project managers on larger capital projects as assigned.

• Project Management & Delivery – Manage multiple small- to medium-sized construction, renovation, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure projects through all phases of delivery, including programming, design, procurement, construction, occupancy, and project closeout. Develop and maintain project scope, schedules, and budgets while coordinating project activities and addressing issues to maintain successful project outcomes. Ensure compliance with university standards, policies, and procedures.

• Stakeholder Coordination – Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects by coordinating with university departments, faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. Facilitate project meetings, communicate project status, and help translate departmental needs into project requirements.

• Procurement & Contract Administration – Coordinate procurement activities in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations. Assist with consultant and contractor selection, administer contracts, review change orders, and process payment requests while maintaining project documentation.

• Financial Management- Develop and monitor project budgets, review project expenditures, track contingency usage, and assist in maintaining fiscal accountability throughout project execution. Coordinate with appropriate university departments regarding funding and project financial reporting.

• Construction Administration – Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, project schedules, quality expectations, and safety requirements. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, inspectors, and Facilities staff to resolve construction issues and facilitate project completion.

• Sustainability & Campus Integration- Promote sustainable design and construction practices aligned with university goals. Ensure projects integrate seamlessly with campus infrastructure and long-term master planning.

• Operational Support – Provide project management support and technical consultation to Operations & Maintenance for facility improvement projects, building repairs, and operational needs as assigned.