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Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Position Details:\nThe Opportunity:\nThe Office of Research (OR) at Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for advancing the research enterprise at WSU systemwide. The Office of Research facilitates all aspects of the research from pre-award to compliance, advancement, development, and commercialization. The Office of Research amplifies WSU's land-grant mission by partnering with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to advance, extend, and grow the positive impact of WSU research for the state, region, and nation.\nThe Senior Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Office of Research, researchers, facilities professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, and university leadership to ensure projects support current and future research needs.\nCoordinate with Facilities Capital Planning team on the planning, design, construction, renovation, and commissioning of research facilities, laboratories, field stations, utility systems, and associated infrastructure.\nLead OR’s Research Infrastructure Committee. Support VPR infrastructure planning and strategy.\nThe Senior Project Manager (PM) is the responsible individual for the OR interests in executing WSU System research infrastructure initiatives including State, Federal, and WSU internal infrastructure construction, MCI, MCR, and renovation projects, including management of federal and state infrastructure grants and contracts.\nThis position is a member of a team that includes other WSU stakeholders and will manage those interactions to serve WSU System priorities.\nAdditional Information:\nThis is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime exempt.\n\nTemporary End Date:\nThis is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2029. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.\nMonthly Salary:\n$8,338.26 - $13,319.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications\nIn accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.\nBenefits:\nWSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.\nRequired Qualifications:\nPositions require a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a related field which has included at least two (2) years of management experience. \n5-10+ years of progressively responsible project management or construction management experience.\nExperience coordinating capital projects across large, complex institutions.\nExperience managing multiple, complex capital projects involving competing priorities, and meeting established deadlines. \nDemonstrated ability to develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, researchers, and institutional leadership. \nMust have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree.\nPossession of one or more relevant professional credentials, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).\nDemonstrated knowledge of capital project delivery methods, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and project closeout processes.\nExperience with the design, construction or management of laboratory, research, or other complex institutional facilities. \nKnowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems, and building systems as they relate to capital construction projects. \nExperience administering construction contracts, procurement processes, and consultant agreements. \nKnowledge of project risk management principles and experience identifying, mitigating, and resolving project-related risks. \nUnderstanding of applicable regulatory compliance. \nExperience coordinating building commissioning and building turnover activities. \nKnowledge of sustainability and resiliency practices.\nPosition Sponsorship Eligibility:\nNot eligible for work visa sponsorship\nAbout Department/College/Area/ Campus -\nWashington State University | Office of Research\nArea/College:\nOffice of Research\nDepartment:\nAdvancement and Partnerships\nLocation:\nPullman, WA\nApplication Instructions:\nApplicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.\n1) Resume\n2) Cover Letter\nExternal candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.\n Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.\nDocuments may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.\nReference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.\nBackground Check:\nThis position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.\nTime Type:\nFull timePosition Term:\n12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.\nWSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.\nWSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. 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