"Design & Construction Project Manager"

Description

1. Manage all aspects of design, construction, and renovation projects on University property including the management of architectural/engineering design, planning, program development, bidding, contract administration, and construction of all externally contracted design and construction projects as well as those performed in-house from project initiation through design, contract award through the completion of the warranty period (Cradle to Grave).

2. Consistent coordination and/or monitoring of outside architectural and engineering design consultants, construction management firms, and contractors on assigned projects as well as in-house designers, draftsperson(s), clerical and other assigned support staff.

Examples of Duties

Coordinate bid development and selection and contracts related to campus construction projects to include: - 40%

• Prepares bid documents, plans, specifications and works with Purchasing Department in the preliminary research, development and evaluation of bids related to construction. When indicated works with architects and engineers in plan and specification development.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Coordinates set up and conducts pre-bid and pre-construction conferences
• Inspects and provides quality control for all contract construction including correction of substandard work or contract compliance.
• Coordinates budgetary compliance of contracts and maintains activity and job file records of construction projects.
• Coordinates work of contact construction with work of Physical Plant employees

Coordinate capital development activities, to include: - 40%

• Develop, manage, and coordinate all phases of capital projects, including project identification, project scope definition, programming, schematic development, construction document development, and construction administration.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques including Earned Value.
• Executing each project phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout and post-construction services.
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to report project status and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• On selected projects, function as the design technical professional in the areas of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and planning.
• Function as the in-house University Architectural Engineer. Select, advise, program, and interface with professional service firms retained by the University (e.g., architects, engineers, consultants, etc.)
• Function as the designee for the contracting officer for capital projects including coordination of the budget for all major capital projects.
• Function as the University's agent for capital projects including advising University Associate Vice President Capital Planning and Facilities Management and designees regarding capital activities.
• Coordinate research for finance opportunities of capital projects, including grants, state funding options, and other sources.
• Interface, coordinate, and respond to outside agencies as they pertain to capital projects at the University, to include: Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), Office of Design and Construction, Warrensburg Public Works, Department of Transportation, Department of Natural Resources, Corps of Engineers, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Agency, and Environmental Protection Agency

Physical Plant Management duties to include: - 10%

• Assist in development and enforcement of policies and procedures as they apply to the Physical Plant operations.
• Supervise and direct work force as needed to cover absences or work performed in conjunction with capital projects.
• Develop and manage deferred maintenance and capital renewal budget(s) as directed.
• Develop and manage comprehensive facilities condition assessment plan.

Other Project Management duties to include: - 10%

• Manage multiple small - large, complex construction projects.
• Other projects, support activities, and duties assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education.
• Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience.

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience in management of planning processes, to include: collaborative activity with user groups; interface with architects/engineers in planning and construction management; coordination with internal and external construction personnel; land planning and development; and, general oversight of budgetary activities related to construction.
• Experience with Computer Assisted Design.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Indirect Supervisor: delegate work of a unit to subordinate supervisors or managers.

Budget Responsibilities:

• Manage Budget - 10%
• $50,000 Sign-off Authority

Working Hours and Days

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Supplemental Information

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals

Special Instructions:

• Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
• 9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
• Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
• Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.