Capital Project Manager, Informal Projects (Pooled Position)
Wilmington
Saturday, 02 May 2026
The primary purpose of the Capital Project Manager for Informal Projects is to oversee construction services for university projects up to $500,000. This role includes responsibilities such as estimating, budgeting, bidding, inspections, and fiscal management. This position will report directly to the Director of Project Management and will be located within the Office of Facilities. Work may require considerable public contact to explain standards, processes, procedures, and regulations. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience An advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and their installations. Ability to perform quality control inspections to deliver the intent of the project’s design. Ability to manage and mitigate the project’s schedule and budget with consultants, designers, and/or contractors. Working knowledge of HVAC and electrical controls commissioning. Experience with new construction and renovation pertaining to Athletic/ Recreation Center facilities, Classroom and/or Research Laboratories, Food Service venues, and other technical projects. Experience with Title IX as it applies to athletic facilities construction. Act as liaison for Facilities pertaining to Athletic/ Recreation Center facilities, Classroom and/or Research Laboratories, Food Service venues, and other technical projects. Required Certifications or Licensures N/ A Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The primary purpose of the organizational unit is to provide services to university departments in the areas of project design, plans, and specifications, project estimates and management, construction services and CAD and GIS services. College/ School Information University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M. B. A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R 2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Number of Openings Multi-Positions Special Notes to Applicants PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date.