Construction Project Manager III

Construction Project Manager III

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Planning, Design, and Project Management

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25595

Department: Planning Design & Construction

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the successful delivery of strategic construction projects that support the University's academic, research, and community mission. It leads and coordinates multidisciplinary teams and collaborates among stakeholders to achieve high-quality, timely, and cost-effective outcomes. The role proactively supports organizational goals by managing project risks, solving problems, and maintaining strong communication across partners. Ultimately, it enables the development of innovative, functional campus facilities that serve various users.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Effective Project Leadership:

• Demonstrates effective project leadership by defining, developing and meeting project requirements, goals, budget and schedule for design and construction deliverables for construction projects.
• Coordinates, directs and monitors project budget and schedules while tracking scope/quality.
• Manages project efforts in alignment with ABOR/UFS-PDC policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned projects or project tasks. Leads project activities, maintaining standards through effective coordination. Supports and facilitates resolution to project challenges, issues and conflicts.

Facilitates Project Coordination and Communication:

• Supports project representation and provides opportunities to facilitate input from project delivery team and other stakeholders. Incorporates input into project activities to support successful outcomes.
• Coordinates and communicates project-related issues and responses.
• Reports current status and communicates upcoming milestones to stakeholders and supervisors.
• Coordinates scheduling and work activities to minimize disruption of campus operations when possible.

Provide Project Review and Management:

• Reviews project design documentation and supports management of the construction phase to ensure project requirements and that the quality and service of the design align with University design standards, and applicable codes and standards.
• Supports quality and success of design and construction through coordination of design and/or construction teams; review of construction documents; observation of work; and monitoring of the warranty phase.
• Assists with negotiation of contracts, agreements, and related documents. Provides timely and accurate coordination of documents and processes.

Construction Administration:

• Monitors progress of construction and tracks project budget and expenditures while assisting with forecasting projected costs through project closeout and warranty period.
• Reviews and processes design and vendor invoices, GC pay applications, change orders, contractor contingency use and related ASI/RFI scope and costs.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors on owner-furnished and owner-installed furniture and equipment such as structured cabling, AV systems, furniture, and miscellaneous equipment procured directly by owner.

Demonstrate Departmental Values:

• Develops and improves processes, resources, standards, and professional and personal skills.
• Acts as a valued resource, leads in areas of expertise, and shares lessons-learned.
• Contributes positive input to efforts such as Search Committees and Process Improvement Teams.
• Assists with maintenance of the Design & Specifications Standards Manual.
• May serve as department representative on ad hoc committees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage critical tasks.
• Proactive problem solving to initiate decisive action.
• Self-motivated and able to work diligently to complete tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Proven ability to work as a cooperative team player and communicate effectively with various groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Organized and able to keep accurate records.
• Strong skills in database with the ability to learn new software.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with cloud-based construction management software such as ProCore.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the design and construction industry.
• Knowledgeable administrating multiple project types and delivery methods (JOC, CMAR, & D-B) ranging from $100,000 to $300M.
• Experience working at university, educational, or process-oriented environment.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $75,540 - $98,201

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 10

Career Stream and Level: PC3

Job Family: Design & Construction

Job Function: Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: HR-UFSPlanning@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter