Facilities Project Manager III

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format, to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary

The facilities project manager oversees all aspects of new construction and renovation projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and completion. Responsibilities include developing budget estimates and reports, preparing project and contract documents, managing the selection and oversight of external design professionals, coordinating the preparation of construction documents, leading the contractor selection process, and guiding the project team through design and construction phases.

Rice University’s Facilities and Capital Planning (F&CP) project management group provides comprehensive project management services supporting improvements and maintenance of the university’s infrastructure, directing the architectural development of capital improvements, and providing consultation on maintenance issues. The F&CP project management team includes professional project managers who are responsible for managing all aspects of new construction and renovation projects on the Rice campus. This team delivers engineering and project management services to enhance and maintain campus infrastructure, guide the architectural development of capital improvements, and provide strategic support.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical thinker who exercises sound independent judgment, effectively prioritizes competing demands, and solves complex problems. They bring demonstrated experience in project management, a solid understanding of contract management, and strong business acumen, along with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Workplace Requirements

This position is mainly on campus, offering the option to work remotely one day per week. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

This role is classified as an Essential On-Campus position. During emergencies or crises, the employee is required to report to campus as directed to ensure continuity of critical operations and must remain accessible to leadership to fulfill responsibilities necessary for maintaining institutional functions.

Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to conduct frequent construction site inspections across multiple locations, both on and off campus. The individual must be capable of climbing ladders and willing to access all university spaces as needed. Work is performed in shared environments and may involve varying site conditions.

Hiring Range

Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis. 

• 3+ years of related experience in construction/facilities project management

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability and experience managing projects effectively, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, communications, and procurement components

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences