PROJECT MANAGER-FACILITIES

Project Manager-Facilities (Team A)

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Description

Position facilitates development of a building program, communicates project requirements, makes recommendations, and monitors project design, development, and construction in relation to major capital projects. Establishes, manages, communicates, and updates, as required, budgets and schedules for design and construction of major capital projects. Coordinates, on behalf of UAB, the consulting services required for major capital projects, including seeking proposals, consideration of contract requirements, and managing consultant activities of architects, engineers, etc., and assists the Director in selection of consultants for major capital projects. Communicates and coordinates project design and construction activity with University Administration/clients, consultants and contractors on major capital projects and campus planning projects. Prepares project information required for UAB Administration and Board of Trustees, including status reports, project summaries, project planning reports, etc. Identifies, researches, and prepares applications for funding for governmental grants for planning projects.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides overall project management for construction/renovation projects including budgets, coordinating design and cost estimate processes, development of plans and schedules, reviewing documents, managing construction and commissioning, and resolving conflicts.

• Develops, secures approval of, implements, and administers project budgets, bid proposals and specifications. Conducts periodic review and reconciliation of project finances.

• Conducts and participates in meetings with architects, contractors, consultants, schedulers, building users/occupants and others that are related to specific projects.

• Coordinates construction activities with the contractor, end users, building occupants, architect, maintenance, support services, and Project Specialist.

• Inspects construction job sites and reviews work for compliance with documents, progress of work, potential or actual delays, deficiencies in design, and resolves construction and contractual issues or problems.

• Reviews and recommends contractor pay requests, change orders, agreements, agreement amendments and other financial or legal requests.

• Maintains and/or verifies maintenance or project records, databases and related documentation.

• Performs project close out and ensures that all documents have been submitted/processed

appropriately. Assists the director in development of design and construction standards and

specifications.

STARTING ANNUAL RATE OF PAY: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field and five (5) years of related experience is required. Master's Degree preferred.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project delivery of capital projects with value greater than $10 million, involving all phases of the process that are design, bid/award, construction, occupancy, and

warranty. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors or eligible to apply to the State of Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors preferred. LEED AP, CEFP, CFM certifications preferred. - AS INDICATED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Experience building specialty facilities including hospital, laboratories, libraries, auditoriums, airports, central utilities plants and similar facilities- AS INDICATED ON YOUR APPLICATION. Work experience may NOT substitute for the required degree.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors or eligible to apply to the State of Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors preferred. LEED AP, CEFP, CFM certifications preferred.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver’s license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage various financial aspects

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to problem-solve

• Ability to train others

• Ability to use personal computer and related software.

• Analytical skills

• Conflict resolution skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and with local and state recognized building codes and other government regulations

• Knowledge of supplies and equipment ordering and inventory control

• Leadership skills

• Organizational skills

• Presentation skills

• Prioritization skills

• Process improvement and quality skills

• Project management skills

• Written and verbal communication skills

PERSONAL: Required to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position: sitting at computer for long periods of time, frequent traveling, prolonged standing, walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus, bending, climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, working in confined spaces and at heights above thirty (30) feet and working within extreme temperature ranges.

For full consideration, please be certain application and resume showcase all related experience as it relates to the job announcement, and please list all certifications and/or licenses, if applicable. Incomplete job profiles will not be processed.

For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit: www.uab.edu/facilities

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.