USC
Capital Construction Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus
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- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Stated salary
- $118,626 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 3 Oct 2026
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About USC FPM
FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.
Come and join the FPM team - a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!
Role Summary
The Capital Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of small to mid-sized construction projects for the university through all phases. Creates project objectives, work scope, project execution and construction management plans and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Over sees and coordinates all aspects of small to mid-sized construction projects including creating and implementing project plans and procedures.
- Develop project reports required to keep all relevant parties informed on status of time and cost elements of project.
- Collaborate with design and construction professionals from various disciplines to ensure successful integration of all aspects of the construction processes
- Monitors and controls schedule throughout project delivery cycle to ensure that project is delivered within client’s time expectations.
- Collaborate with client and city officials to facilitate timely and effective participation in the project.
- Oversees project team members, consultants and contractors allocated to project.
- Develops and manages project budgets and schedules in conformance with available funds and work scope that delivers agreed programmatic requirements
The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 Years of experience project management, construction management or related fields.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Directly related education and project management experience with increasing leadership/management responsibility in construction and/or planning.
- Working knowledge of conventional aspects of the field and other related disciplines/processes.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
- Project administration with progressive leadership/management within a college or university environment.
Benefits
- USC’s Commitment to You: We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to:
- Tuition assistance for you and your family
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
- 401A retirement account with matching 5% W/ additional contributions up to 4% after eligibility is met
- 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $118,626.09 – $134,724.60 When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Serves as construction project manager responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of small to mid-sized construction projects for the university through all phases. Creates project objectives, work scope, project execution and construction management plans and procedures.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide 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 contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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