Job Details

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

This position is responsible for planning and coordinating small construction and renovation projects, including the work of University trade shops and external contractors. The role provides direct supervision to the Move and Set-Up Crew, Small Project Managers, and the Mechanic Shop, and supports departmental representatives in the planning, scheduling, and completion of renovation projects.

The position directs staff in assessing departmental needs, developing cost estimates and materials lists, soliciting and evaluating informal bids, awarding informal contracts, and monitoring contractor performance. Duties include assigning projects, providing on-the-job training for new estimators, and reviewing completed work. In addition to these supervisory responsibilities, the employee performs the full range of duties associated with the Construction Estimator II classification and oversees fleet maintenance to ensure an efficient workflow. Work is performed with a high level of independence under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations.

The position requires advanced technical knowledge across multiple trade areas and the ability to develop mid- to long-range project plans, including alternative approaches to address changing conditions. The role must be able to manage multiple, complex construction and repair activities simultaneously, often involving several trades.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of: The North Carolina State Building Code; available building materials, their characteristics, and immediate and long-term costs; construction methods; structural components, electrical and mechanical systems of buildings.

To be considered, you must apply online. HARD COPY APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

A cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references (to include their complete contact information) are required attachments.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

For questions or additional information, please contact Adam Guffey at adguffey@email.wcu.edu