"CSM Project Manager - UMKC Planning, Design, & Construction, 63993"

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Planning, Design, and Construction

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracted construction projects to assure compliance with Contract Documents, laws, standards, practices, and University objectives and requirements. Maintain project cost and schedule information and continually monitor progress and status as the project design develops.
• Provide active direction to consultants and stakeholders to align deviations.
• Ensure coordination of work and communication construction of University new building construction, and/or renovation or remodel of existing University facilities
• Monitor and manage Architects and Engineers on design and construction projects, approving payments, and assuring deliverables from all parties on each project.
• Coordination with other campus departments, and non-university companies, as related to construction projects to ensure understanding of scope of work, impact of construction on departments and/or private companies (Utility companies, private businesses, or private homeowners).
• Conduct reviews of contract documents for accuracy, completeness, coordination of disciplines, conformance to industry standards, campus design standards, and building codes.
• Interpret, administer, and enforce the construction contract and all associated agreements for professional services.
• Assume primary manager of the project during the construction phase; ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents.
• Manage all contract budget expenditures and transactions for University construction projects.
• Monitor MBE/WBE contract compliance as it relates to the General Contractor and their Subcontractor/Material Suppliers.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possesses an in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the CSM Operations function and begins to acquire knowledge in other related functions
• Has knowledge of best practices and concepts in the CSM Operations function and how own area integrates with other functions
• Strategically executing projects on a campus/within buildings that are occupied and in regular use
• Creating and maintaining positive relations with all the third party partners (Ex; Maintaining relationships with our third party partners preserves a stable list of partners that UMKC can work with)
• Creating and maintaining positive relations with internal clients (Ex; Clients may have desires for the scope of their project that exceed their budget. This person will strive to manage expectations and build consensus)
• Delivering projects on time and on budget (Ex; Projects are reviewed and approved by the Curators, projects that miss their scope, schedule, budget bring additional scrutiny)

Supervision Received

Works within guidelines and policies (e.g., for assessing operations), noting improvements and efficiencies to supervisor/manager

Supervision Exercised

Monitors staffs' progress with respect to schedules, hours, extended time on a project, and quality of over-all product

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure may be required

Preferred Qualifications

7 to 10 years' experience in all phases of construction is necessary, including working knowledge of building codes, regulations, and standards. Previous experience as a construction project manager. Experience with architectural design, planning and construction.

Anticipated Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefit eligible salaried (exempt) position with an anticipated salary range $78,000 to $85,000, commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Open until filled, review of applications to begin immediately. Apply Now