We are hiring for a Construction Project Manager on a full time basis. If interested please apply immediately as we are actively conducting interviews.

We supply professional and administrative services required to direct the planning, design, and construction of new and renovated structures. To further this mission, we are looking for a Senior Capital Project Manager. This position serves as project manager for capital improvement projects and major renovations.

What you will do:

• Evaluate drawings, specifications, and other documentation to ensure that projects comply with our standards and requirements.
• Capital project management, including various meetings with a variety of constituencies, including users, consultants, contractors, administration and other departments; and translating project requirements into architectural/engineering design program.
• On-site capital project construction administration, including participating in regular progress meetings and special meetings; and monitoring contractor work for conformance with construction contract requirements.
• In-office construction administration; advising contractors, project architects or engineers, and officials regarding project quality and schedule, coordination with other departments and other project personnel; reviewing contractor submittals; responding to requests for information and other inquiries.
• Prepares progress reports and communicates project status to university entities and with external parties (vendors, contractors, consultants, etc.).
• Developing and monitoring project budgets; and reviewing and approving project expenditures
• Administering consultant and construction contracts; administering construction project procedures and conducting formal bid openings.
• Coordinates work with local, state, and federal agencies involved in the construction program.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements:

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 60 months of experience in commercial or institutional construction or architectural/engineering design.

Equivalency/Substitution:

Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months' related experience.

Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to coordinate and organize goals and efforts of multiple constituencies
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motion. Bending, standing, and stooping. Climbing and lifting heavy objects. Exposure to extreme weather. Visiting job sites. Deals with occasional confrontation. Works in stressful conditions and meeting deadlines.

Departmental Preferences:

• Prefer candidate to be licensed Architect or Engineer.
• 5 to 10 years relevant post-graduation experience in commercial/institutional construction administration.
• 5 to 10 years relevant post-graduation experience in architectural or engineering project management.
• Prefer experience as a project manager on major capital projects of $25 Million or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam & PlanGrid