Construction Project Manager II

Position Title:

Construction Project Manager II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the management and design of institutional or commercial building projects.

Experience in the construction of institutional or commercial building projects.

Experience with higher education and/or public sector projects, including procurement policies, and the governing authority regulations.

Experience with accessibility standards, design and construction methods, especially with remodeling projects.

Experience using construction or project management software.

Job Description:

Summary

The Facilities Planning & Management department at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for a Construction Project Manager II to provide project and construction management services for small capital renewal and building repair projects for campus facilities.   

Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.   

Example of Duties
• Plans and coordinates design and construction of small construction and repair projects using contractors, Facilities staff and others.
• Acts as primary liaison with campus customers to ensure projects meet needs.
• Prioritizes activities and resources to execute projects on schedule.
• Oversees project budgets.
• Participates in developing spending and budget reports.
• Works with designers to evaluate products and design standards for building repair type projects.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship

• Level Guidelines
• • Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• • Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• • Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• • May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• • May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• • Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number Of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS810

Application Instructions:

• To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 24, 2025.

• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
• Why Choose ISU?
• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• • Life insurance and long-term disability
• • Flexible Spending Accounts
• • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• • Employee Assistance Program
• • Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

September 11, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17770