The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

This is a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding position that works under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Design and Construction. The Program Manager supports multiple colleges and universities on the planning, design, and construction of facilities that meet the educational needs of today's students. Working under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Design and Construction, the Program Manager coordinates capital improvement projects from design through construction completion. The Program Manager leads the team selection process, coordinates review and approval of design and construction document submittals, and manages and tracks project budgets and schedules.

• Manages and coordinates capital improvement projects, from design through construction completion in accordance with the Board of Regents’ Building Project Procedures Manual and the State Construction Manual;Responds to campuses’ general and specific questions regarding USG’s policies and procedures for capital improvement projects;
• Coordinates and conducts professional consultant selections and contract negotiations;
• Works closely with institutions, consultants and various state and regulatory agencies;
• Provides peer review and support to major institutions as well as professional and technical support to smaller institutions;
• Involved in strategic planning, master planning, needs assessments, capital planning, facilities planning, programming, and design and construction;
• Assists in the preparation of Board agenda items for project authorization and consultant appoinments;
• Develops and manages capital project budgets;
• Assists institution with the selection of the appropriate project delivery method;
• Monitors design and construction schedules;
• Tracks current project information, including project authorizations, funding status, contracts, budgets and schedules;
• Serves as a resource on all issues related to construction project management and facilities management;
• Coordinates the owner’s review and approval of all design and construction documents submittals;
• Participates in construction job-site inspections;
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or professional degree in architecture, engineering, building construction or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of diverse field and office experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities management and/or operations; and a proven background in project management, including the coordination of the project team, as well as multiple disciplines such as structural, civil, HVAC, environmental, etc.

• Experience with planning, design and construction of historic structures and/or background in historic preservation preferred.

• Professional registration is desired.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general building design and construction techniques;
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity and in various phases of implementation;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as necessary;
• Strong organization skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Deadline-driven;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to travel, as required, within the State of Georgia.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and capital project management software;
• Ability to use email, internet and meeting scheduler software.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations;
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry;
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

This is not a supervisory position.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require security clearance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear;
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the office is usually quiet;

• The noise level on the construction site can be loud and obtrusive.

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia offers an array of competitive benefits which include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement, annuity plans, sick and annual leave benefits. Please visit the USG Benefits page https://benefits.usg.edu for more information.