Job Details

Project Management Team Lead

Position Number: 6547288
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Project Management Team Lead

Requisition Number: 67144
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Planning, Design & Construction department (PD&C) at the University of Colorado, Boulder is accepting applications for a Project Management Team Lead! The Project Management Team Lead supervises a team of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Consultants, and Project Coordinators and provides leadership, supervision, and mentorship, with support from the Manager of Design and Construction and the Assistant Director, Design and Construction. The Team Lead serves as the University's representative on assigned projects, managing budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, and coordinating with campus departments to ensure timely and successful completion of building and infrastructure projects.

This position is responsible for managing multiple large-scale, multi-million dollar design and construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Alternatively, the role may supervise several smaller projects totaling similar value. Collaboration with University Planning and Engineering is essential throughout the project lifecycle.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The PD&C department is responsible for the planning, design and construction of buildings on campus, in support of CU Boulder's academic mission. The department focuses on long-range planning and capital development functions of the organization as a balanced counterpart to the project-related functions of Campus Design & Construction. Department staff strive to guide campus development in a way that gives physical form to the university's mission, vision, and programs through the effective use of human, environmental, and financial resources.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Team Leadership

Lead and support project staff in schedule and budget management, contract administration, bidding, design oversight, and dispute resolution.
Collaborate with Project Managers to review scopes of work and update monthly reports.
Foster team development and ensure continuous improvement in skills and performance.

Performance Management

Conduct annual performance reviews with input from team members and the Manager.
Manage work schedules, leave approvals, and time reporting.
Promote professional growth and skill development across the team.

Workload Planning

Collaborate with the Manager and the Assistant Director to assign and schedule projects and tasks for team members.

Project Development

Meet with campus clients to review proposed improvements and define project scope.
Communicate regularly with clients to ensure satisfaction and alignment with expectations.
Coordinate with Facilities Management, building occupants, and auxiliary services (EH&S, OIT, Parking).
Ensure compliance with policies and regulations in accordance with the department's Project Delivery Guide.
Collaborate with Department Leadership to review scopes of work and update monthly reports.

Schedule & Budget Management

Develop and maintain master project schedules using data from multiple sources.
Supervise progress and adjust schedules to ensure timely project delivery.
Prepare budget estimates and manage fiscal aspects of the project.
Negotiate costs with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Maintain and update budget tracking tools, including the Unifier Project Management module.
Engage with Project Managers and leadership to review and report on budgets and schedules.

Contractual Agreements

Solicit proposals or qualifications and negotiate contract terms.
Prepare and amend consultant and contractor contracts as needed.
Ensure compliance with State rules and regulations in consultant selection.
Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to terms.
Mentor team members with proposals and contracts.

Bidding & Construction Administration

Supervise preparation of bidding documents and manage the construction phase.
Advertise bids, conduct pre-bid meetings and site visits, and chair bid openings.
Evaluate bids and award contracts in compliance with university procedures.
Coordinate construction activities with contractors and campus partners.
Lead weekly construction meetings to review progress and resolve issues.
Ensure quality control and communicate disruptions to the university community.
Complete contract close-out procedures.

Design Administration

Conduct design meetings with clients and consultants to finalize project documents.
Review and circulate design documents for campus feedback.
Monitor design progress and identify variances from project objectives.
Implement corrective actions and ensure quality assurance throughout design phases.
Communicate project updates to campus partners.

Dispute Resolution

Mediate disputes and evaluate issues from multiple perspectives.
Coordinate with supervisors on issues requiring higher-level approval.
Review and negotiate change requests from consultants, clients, and contractors.
Seek consensus among team members while ensuring compliance with codes and policies.

What You Should Know

This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work modality, and has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be professional. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, architectural engineering, construction engineering, or a closely related field and minimum of three (3) years of experience managing large-scale, multi-million dollar institutional or commercial construction projects.

Associate's degree from an accredited, non-corresponding college or university in one of the above fields and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant construction project management experience in large-scale, multi-million dollar institutional or commercial buildings.
Equivalent combination of experience and education equal to 7 years may substitute.

What You Will Need

Provide strategic input to the Manager of Design and Construction, including recommendations that influence the pay, status, and tenure of team members.
Supervise performance planning and evaluations, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
Assign tasks, monitor progress, and manage workflow to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
May extend oversight responsibilities to external consultant project managers, ensuring consistency and quality across all project teams.
Operate with a high level of autonomy in completing daily responsibilities, requiring minimal direction.
Actively mentors and supports the professional development of managers, peers, and subordinates.
Plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of growth, learning, and continuous improvement within the department.
Promote opportunities for skill enhancement and knowledge sharing across the team to strengthen departmental capabilities and performance.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by September 23, 2025, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Project-Management-Team-Lead/67144