Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) oversees the planning, design and construction of the University of Michigan's physical campus. A division of Facilities & Operations under the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AEC's professional staff has the expertise to manage facility improvement projects. We are committed to providing outstanding customer service and safely completing projects on time and within budget. We manage projects of all sizes including new buildings, major/minor renovations, and large/small infrastructure projects. We use a cross-functional team approach to managing projects. Each project team includes the members necessary to best meet the project's goals.
You will report to the Assistant Vice President for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. A project director represents both AEC and the University of Michigan's benefiting department (user) throughout the planning, design and construction phase of large capital projects. You will be the primary bridge between the customer, the design team (architects/engineers), and the construction team. Your mission is to steer multi-million-dollar projects from initial concept through turnover, ensuring deliveries that meet all project requirements on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Candidates applying for this position require a comprehensive background in the delivery of complex buildings from the conceptual stage to building turnover. We will ask you to demonstrate experience leading large teams including owner's partners, architect/engineers, contractors, and commissioners.
A bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or an NAAB accredited first professional degree in Architecture.
Ten or more years of experience delivering complex buildings from an architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and building control systems perspective.
Five or more years of experience in a senior leadership role in project delivery. Five or more years of direct experience performing the duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager.
In-depth understanding of design and construction contracts, multiple delivery methods, building and life safety codes, LEED, and environmental requirements related to construction.
The ability to read and interpret multi-disciplinary construction drawings and specifications.
General knowledge of laws and practices related to the design and construction industry.
An in-depth understanding of construction documents, such as bulletins, change orders and pay applications.
Ability to access project job sites, including excavation sites and buildings with differing access/entry structures, and navigate uneven surfaces.
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care-that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off, including family care, maternity and paternal leaves
Hybrid work environment
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Project Director
Construction Proj Director
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Hybrid
Full-Time
Regular
Exempt
Aec
AEC-Project Management
5/07/2026 - 6/07/2026
$170,000.00 - $200,000.00
Engineering & Architecture
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