Communicate regularly with clients to ensure satisfaction and
alignment with expectations.
Coordinate with Facilities Management, building occupants, and
auxiliary services (EH&S, OIT, Parking).
Consult the department's Project Delivery Guide to ensure
compliance with policies and regulations.
Collaborate with Team Leads to review scopes of work and update
monthly reports.
Contractual Agreements
- Solicit proposals or qualifications and negotiate contract
terms.
- Prepare and amend consultant and contractor contracts as
needed.
- Ensure compliance with State rules and regulations in
consultant selection.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to
terms.
- Complete contract close-out procedures.
Design Administration
- Lead design meetings with clients and consultants to finalize
project documents.
- Review and circulate design documents for campus feedback.
- Track design progress and identify variances from project
objectives.
- Implement corrective actions and ensure quality assurance.
- Communicate project updates to partners.
Schedule and Budget Management
- Develop and maintain master project schedules using data from
multiple sources.
- Monitor progress and adjust schedules to ensure timely project
delivery.
- Prepare budget estimates and lead fiscal aspects of the
project.
- Negotiate costs with consultants, contractors, and
suppliers.
- Maintain and update budget tracking tools, including the
Unifier Project Management module.
- Engage with Team Leads and D&C Leadership to review and
report on budgets and schedules.
Bidding and Construction Administration
- Oversee preparation of bidding documents and manage the
construction phase.
- Advertise bids, conduct pre-bid meetings and site visits, and
chair bid openings.
- Evaluate bids and award contracts in compliance with university
procedures.
- Coordinate construction activities with contractors and
university team members.
- Lead weekly construction meetings to review progress and
resolve issues.
- Ensure quality control and communicate disruptions to the
university community.
- Coordinate space activation activities with internal project
partners, external project vendors and consultants, and client
representatives to ensure a smooth launch transition.
Dispute Resolution
- Mediate disputes and evaluate complex issues from multiple
perspectives.
- Coordinate with supervisors on issues requiring higher-level
approval.
- Review and negotiate change requests from consultants, clients,
and contractors.
- Seek consensus among partners while ensuring compliance with
codes and policies.
What You Should Know
- This position is eligible for a hybrid work modality (at least
3 days a week are required to be in office), and has an anticipated
work schedule of Monday - Friday during regular business
hours.
- We may make multiple hires from this recruitment.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $82,000 - $87,500
annually.
Access our
Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total rewards
could be at CU Boulder (This position is a University Staff
position).
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be positive. Be willing. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Construction
Management, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Electrical
Engineering, or a closely related field. Relevant experience may
substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
- 3 years of construction project management experience involving
the alteration, modification, or remodeling of institutional or
commercial buildings, ranging from small ($2K) to large ($1M)
renovation projects. This experience must include at least 1 year
of experience in planning and cost estimating.
What You Will Need
- Client‑focused relationship building; ability to serve as a
trusted advisor to campus partners.
- Inclusive, collaborative leadership across cross‑functional
teams of consultants, contractors, and internal partners.
- Clear, concise communication tailored to diverse audiences;
strong meeting facilitation skills.
- Analytical problem‑solving, cost and schedule control, and
rigorous attention to quality and safety.
- Negotiation, consensus building, and proactive risk
management.
- Adaptability and continuous improvement approach.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Proven experience with a variety of project delivery methods,
including: Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction
Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC)
- Proven experience managing building construction and renovation
projects, particularly within institutional or higher education
environments.
- Experience delivering projects designed and built to
sustainability standards (LEED, energy‑efficient design).
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Teams and Project.
- Working experience with project management information systems
(e.g., Unifier, e-Builder, Kahua, Procore, or similar)
- Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly learn, the State of
Colorado’s Office of the Architect and State Buildings Program
contractual agreements, or comparable frameworks.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with a focus on
customer service and team member engagement.
- Active participation in professional construction or project
management organizations (e.g., Lean Construction Institute,
Construction Owners Association of America, CMAA), and
demonstrating commitment to industry standards and continuous
professional development is a plus.
- Active professional industry certification(s) such as PMP
(Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction
Manager), DBIA (Design‑Build Institute of America), or Lean
Construction credentials (LCI), thereby demonstrating advanced
expertise and commitment to industry standards is a plus.
- Work experience with, or a credential in, a High Performance
Certification Program (like LEED, Green Building Initiative, or
Green Globes) is a plus.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that highlights how your unique background and
experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position, and tells us in your own words
why this opportunity interests you.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
October 11, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
