What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at Davidson College?
Plan, administer and execute assigned capital construction and renovation projects for college facilities. Serve as the Owner's Representative in contracts for those projects with third-party construction teams.
Define scope, estimate, schedule, bid/negotiate, and coordinate capital construction work on assigned projects. Direct work, answer questions on behalf of the Owner, solve problems, perform quality control, and ensure campus protection and functionality during the course of an assigned capital construction project. Perform accounting and reporting responsibilities during the assigned project. Document as-built records to archive completed projects.
Job Duties
Project Planning: Define user requirements and foster those into actionable projects. Estimate and schedule construction. Package work units for execution.
Project Management & Execution: Direct and supervise construction/renovation projects using third-party contractors and/or in-house trades. Manage project accounts and budgets.
Project Recording: Create and maintain project files and records. Prepare reports accordingly.
Special Assignments: Execute independent study, deliver project briefings, and coordinate with construction officials upon assignment.
Education and Experience Requirements
Associate's degree in construction management or related field. 7 or more years of construction experience including some management responsibility. A combination of technical training and more than 10 years of construction management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Trade licensure will be considered a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to read construction drawings and specifications; Knowledge of construction and facility operations; Knowledge of occupational safety and construction safety regulations and best practices. Understanding of project management methods and software; Familiarity with construction bid and contract procedures.
Other Requirements:
Valid NC Driver’s License is required.
Ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions, in all types of environments, in all types of weather, is required. Ability to climb, crawl, or stoop to access work sites is required.
Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu
