Planning and Design

Summary
Acts as the “owner’s representative” on campus construction projects, including interpreting, administering, and enforcing contracts during the construction phase.

Essential Functions
Manage large and technically complex contracted construction projects; assure compliance with industry standards, building codes, engineering practices, the University mission and facility objectives and the requirements of the contract.
Manage contract construction project schedule to ensure work progresses expeditiously, monitor manpower requirements of both the contractor and the consultant assuring adequate resources are provided; monitor and expedite material and equipment fabrication and delivery to ensure project completion as scheduled.
Manage construction project budget including extensive input and direction into the development of the initial budget and any revisions during the design phase; assume responsibility for the budget and all project transactions during the construction phase.
Work closely with University design project managers and design consultants to ensure facility and infrastructure designs are in compliance with the overall programming needs of the University and the end user: ensure contract documents are complete, thorough and accurate; provide expert construct ability analysis.
Serve as the “Owner’s Representative” to ensure the best interests of the University are represented and the best possible finished product is achieved with minimum disruption to campus activities.
Resolve design problems, construct ability problems and analyze and recommend proposed engineering design related solutions in response to changed field conditions.

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday

"A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure may be required."

A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management, or area supportive to the building construction process is preferred.

Five to seven years’ experience in facility design and/or project/construction management involving construction related responsibilities is preferred.

Licensure as a professional architect or engineer is desirable

Salary Range: $82,000 - $98,000 Annually

Grade: GGS-012

University Title: Construction Manager II

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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