Capital Project Manager – Mechanical

About the role

The Capital Project Manager – Mechanical leads moderate to high‑complexity capital projects for LSU’s Planning, Design and Construction division. The role oversees projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with university standards, budgets, and schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical capital projects, establishing scope, schedule, budget, risk management and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and vendors throughout design, construction, occupancy and warranty phases.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, budgeting, procurement and FF&E planning for mechanical systems.
• Review designs for compliance with campus mechanical standards, building codes and fire‑marshal requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with at least 3 years of mechanical design experience covering HVAC, fire protection and plumbing.
• Proven experience with building construction codes and State Fire Marshal requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the state for LSU campus projects.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Mechanical system design (HVAC, fire protection, plumbing)