Portland State University

Proposed Start Date 08/01/2025

Classification Title Facilities / Operations

Rank N - No Rank

Working Title Architectural Project Manager

Department 651331 - CPC Project Management

Position Number D92347

Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented

Renewable Renewable

End date, if applicable

Position FTE 1.0

Tenure Status N - not applicable

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

The Capital Projects and Construction (CPC) unit is part of the Office of Planning, Construction and Real Estate. CPC oversees all renovation and construction projects on campus. Our team works with campus clients on projects from the conception and design phases, through permitting and estimates, and on through bidding, construction, and final occupancy.

At CPC we manage projects of all sizes from painting a room, to an office renovation, to new building construction. We maintain comprehensive collection of building plans, construction records, campus maps, and construction related studies and reports. Capital Projects and Construction also fabricates, permits, and installs a variety of campus signage; including wayfinding, ADA signs, office location signs, campus maps, and contracted specialty signs. Our mission is “to design and build a modern, sustainable campus that complements our students learning experience and reinforces the academic mission.

Position Summary

Portland State University’s Capital Projects & Construction (CPC) department is recruiting for a talented Architectural Project Manager with experience in full-cycle project management, architectural design, space planning, and interior design. Applicant would be able to manage and/or design a variety of small to medium sized projects with a focus on detailed, budget conscious, innovative design. Projects would range from modern educational environments to efficient office spaces to a variety of miscellaneous project types across campus. The applicant should be adaptable to PSU’s mix of building types and have a working knowledge of the building code, sustainability, universal design, product specifications, materials research & selection, and project permitting.

The position supports campus-wide strategic design goals including accessibility and sustainability objectives, space planning needs, project programming and campus need analysis. The applicant would participate updating and refining the CPC Technical Design Standards, and other construction, office and classroom standards documents.

Reporting to the campus Lead Architect, the Architectural Project Manager works closely with colleagues within CPC, including other project managers, construction and maintenance staff, as well as client groups across the University, including staff working in the Planning & Sustainability Office, Facilities and Property Management, and Real Estate departments.

Capital Projects & Construction is a team-oriented workplace where the 8-10 full time staff take pride in maintaining and constructing the spaces necessary to serve PSU’s students, staff, and faculty across the 40 acre urban campus. The atmosphere is collaborative and casual, but with a high emphasis on professionalism and in serving our clients by delivering quality projects on time and on budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of architecture design experience and in possession of a professional Bachelor’s of Architecture degree, or Bachelor + Master degree in architecture that puts the applicant on-track to registration
• Demonstrated experience with client service in a firm or company providing design, drawing, project management, construction services.
• Applicant shall demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of project types, design skills and experience, and have a working familiarity with the current building codes.
• Illustrate through experience their project management, budget management, and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants shall demonstrate their ability to work professionally independently, maintain aspects of confidentiality when needed with clients, and ensure timely communication and work products.
• Have an understanding of contract execution and legal requirements associated with construction contracting, bidding and permitting procedures..
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), SketchUp, rendering programs and other design-focused software.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and PDF editing programs such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Suite, or other collaboration software, other Project Management software, graphics or rendering software.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain architectural license within 2-years of hire OR be a registered Architect or Interior Architect in Oregon, or another state in good standing with the potential to transfer registration to Oregon within 1-2 years of hiring through reciprocity.
• Understanding of contract implementation and legal requirements associated with Oregon contracting law.
• Experience working on projects at a Higher Education institution and/or K-12 classroom design, office design, facility development projects.. Interior design background or education with an emphasis on education or office design, materials specifications, color & product selection & specification, or accessible design.
• LEED AP, LEED Associate, and/or experience working with projects seeking LEED Certification or other sustainability credentials. (WELL, etc.)
• Experience working on projects requiring the identification and mitigation of hazardous materials, or requiring materials abatement.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $72,732 and $96,384, dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

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Additional Information

Please include the names, emails and phone numbers of three professional references.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No

Background Check Required Yes

Position End Date (if applicable)

If you have questions

Please email Stacie Looney at slooney@pdx.edu

Posting Close Date

Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified

Application screening begins 06/20/2025

Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47606

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