What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Specialist, Engineering position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing the design and / or construction process of capital improvement projects, assuring projects are designed in compliance with university, state, and federal standards and completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractually defined scope and quality standards. Projects can be high profile and may have difficult features such as demanding schedules, fixed budgets, or difficult locations, and have a significant impact on operations.
- Develops project programs and manages and supervises the design and construction process of a group of projects.
- Manages selection of and work and performance of Design Professionals, Contractors, and other third parties associated with projects.
- Manages contract development and execution, design errors / design omissions, change orders and claims, etc. Reviews design for code compliance and compliance with current campus design standards / guidelines and industry best practices.
- Recommends updates to campus design standards / guidelines.
- Reviews bids received analyzes any bid irregularities and recommends contract awards to administration.
- Resolves issues related to assigned projects and serves as a resource to Engineering and Architectural staff within the office. Serves as a liaison between departmental staff and administration.
- Meets with customers to assess needs and expectations and monitors the performance of the project team. Responsible for the project decision-making process and ensuring project team members, associated campus partners and customers are aware of any changes.
- Leads thorough and effective project coordination among internal and external participants for the entire project duration.
- Reviews and recommends budgets and funding alignment while attaining quality-driven, functional, and aesthetically pleasing project results within the approved project budget.
- Manages complex budgets and contracts that are funded by multiple sources, including an appropriate contingency.
- Manages and provides expert advice for the development and management of project schedules throughout the project lifecycle assuring desired project completion dates are met.
- Provides expert advice to leadership on the formulation of project schedules. Determines needs of the project team to ensure completion of all project tasks. Manages schedules actively and accurately during projects to enforce contract requirements.
- Provides technical and administrative support and guidance to other project managers.
General Responsibilities
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
This is an in-person position.
Bloomington, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Career
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : General Administration
Job Family : Project Management
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
