Senior Capital Project Manager

Posted: 11/25/25
Deadline: 1/30/26
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Reference Number: 240264

About This Organization

The University of Oklahoma

Job Duties

At Architectural and Engineering Services, we build the future! We advance the University of Oklahoma’s mission by supplying professional and administrative services required to direct the planning, design, and construction of new and renovated structures across the entirety of the three main campuses in Norman, Oklahoma City (Health Sciences Center), and Tulsa (The Schusterman Center). To further this mission, we are looking for a Senior Capital Project Manager. This position serves as project manager for capital improvement projects and major renovations for the University of Oklahoma.

What you will do:

• Represent the University during all phases of design, programming, and construction of both major and minor capital improvements projects.
• Evaluate drawings, specifications, and other documentation to ensure that projects comply with University standards and requirements.
• Capital project management, including various meetings with a variety of constituencies, including users, consultants, contractors, University administration and other departments; and translating project requirements into architectural/engineering design program.
• On-site capital project construction administration, including participating in regular progress meetings and special meetings; and monitoring contractor work for conformance with construction contract requirements.
• In-office construction administration; advising contractors, project architects or engineers, and University officials regarding project quality and schedule, coordination with other University departments and other project personnel; reviewing contractor submittals; responding to requests for information and other inquiries.
• Prepares progress reports and communicates project status to University entities and with external parties (vendors, contractors, consultants, etc.).
• Developing and monitoring project budgets; and reviewing and approving project expenditures
• Administering consultant and construction contracts; administering construction project procedures and conducting formal bid openings.
• Coordinates work with local, state, and federal agencies involved in the University’s construction program.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, AND:
• 60 months of experience in commercial or institutional construction or architectural/engineering design.
• Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 108 months’ related experience.

Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to coordinate and organize goals and efforts of multiple constituencies
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motion. Bending, standing, and stooping. Climbing and lifting heavy objects.
• Exposure to extreme weather. Visiting job sites. Deals with occasional confrontation. Works in stressful conditions and meeting deadlines.

Departmental Preferences:

• Prefer candidate to be licensed Architect or Engineer.
• 5 to 10 years relevant post-graduation experience in commercial/institutional construction administration.
• 5 to 10 years relevant post-graduation experience in architectural or engineering project management.
• Prefer experience as a project manager on major capital projects of $25 Million or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam & PlanGrid

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Other Info

To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.ou.edu/ and search job number 240264

To learn more about A&E Services at The University of Oklahoma, please visit https://www.ou.edu/aes.

When working for the University of Oklahoma, you will have access to:

• A generous PTO package that includes 14 holidays each year and 18 – 22 hours of earned PTO per month.
• Insurance plans for you and your family
• Retirement options that require no contributions from the employee
• And much more!

The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon driver’s license check

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter