Position Title: Facilities Project Manager III Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience Job Description: Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Facilities Project Manager III to lead the planning, design, and coordination of capital projects that support the University's teaching, research, and outreach mission. In this role, you'll manage moderate to large renovation and new construction projects, with primary responsibility for leading design phase activities. Responsibilities include managing budgets, monitoring the work of design professionals, obtaining project approvals, and serving as the primary point of contact for university clients, architects, engineers, and other professional consultants. We're looking for someone with strong project management experience and excellent communication skills who enjoys leading collaborative teams, solving complex challenges, and guiding projects from concept through construction. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while working with diverse stakeholders. What You'll Do Lead and coordinate project activities for multiple moderate to large capital projects simultaneously, with primary responsibility for managing the planning and design phases. Coordinate consultant activities to ensure designs align with project goals, user needs, and university standards. Develop project budgets, manage project funds, and coordinate required approvals throughout the project lifecycle.Oversee design progress and help resolve challenges related to project scope, require ments, schedules, and stakeholder expectations. Collaborate with university construction managers to support a smooth transition from design into construction and successful project delivery. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Experience managing the planning and design of commercial, institutional, or similarly complex building projects. Experience with large, complex, or multi-phase public sector construction projects, including procurement policies and regulations. Experience coordinating architects, engineers, design consultants, and other project stakeholders. Experience with sustainable design and construction standards, techniques, or methods. About Facilities Planning and Management Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) plays an essential role in maintaining, improving, and supporting Iowa State University's campus. With more than 450 full-time employees, along with student staff, our team provides a wide range of professional, technical, and skilled trades services that support the University's buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and utilities. Learn more about the department here Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2026. Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS810 Original Posting Date: November 6, 2026 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R20153 Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected]. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications. Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub. By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected]. If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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