"Planner/Inspector/Analyst II"

Position Summary

Salary: $81,900 - $100,100 annually depending on experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Eligible to work a partial remote schedule. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

The Planner/Inspector/Analyst II with Design & Construction is responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of complex building projects from initiation through closeout. This role develops strategies for project delivery methods, directs design and construction teams on site logistics and phasing, and ensures stakeholder requirements are met. The Planner/Inspector/Analyst communicates project progress through reports, meeting minutes, and formal submittal, while maintaining conformance to established communication plans. Acting as the owner’s representative, the position oversees construction activities, warranty enforcement, and customer engagement, and coordinates inspections to ensure quality control and adherence to MSU Construction Standards.

Additional responsibilities include managing project documentation, negotiating A/E (Architecture/Engineering) and construction contracts, leading design team activities such as issuing plans and specifications, reviewing bids, interviewing contractors, and recommending contract awards. The Planner/Inspector/Analyst works closely with administrators on pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments, and conducts lessons learned and post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement. This role may also mentor and lead student employees.

Job responsibilities are as follows:

• 35% - Develop and implement project delivery strategies for complex projects, lead design and construction teams on site logistics and phasing, and direct all aspects of project delivery to meet customer requirements.
• 30% - Lead design team activities including issuing plans/specifications for bidding, reviewing bids, interviewing contractors, and recommending contract awards. Coordinate inspections by skilled trade experts to ensure quality control and adherence to MSU Construction Standards.
• 15% - Negotiate Architecture, Engineering, and Construction contract terms, manage project documentation, and work closely with administrators on pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• 10% - Communicate project progress through reports, meeting minutes, and formal submittal, ensuring compliance with communication plans and stakeholder requirements.
• 10% - Conduct lessons learned and post-project evaluations to improve processes, and mentor or lead student employees.

A successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge across multiple technical, project management and construction disciplines. The Planner/Inspector/Analyst must be innovative and communicate well in a team environment as well as campus stakeholders. The position may be on-call for emergencies on projects they are assigned outside of normal working hours.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

This search includes two separate postings for Planner/Inspector/Analyst II (posting #1108036) and Planner/Inspector/Analyst III (posting #1108038). Applicants who meet the qualifications for both levels and wish to be considered for both positions must submit an application to each posting. Applying to only one will limit consideration to that level.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction specific to the work being performed, supervision and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license will be required for this position. Must drive University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the Universities rigorous safe driving standards.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or project management. Three - five years of experience with managing capital projects or construction projects at a moderate scale, or a semi-complex scale. Experience with a campus or large scale environment. Experience with working closely with subject matter experts in Architecture or Engineering fields related to project scope. Experience with mentoring students and related staff.

A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills, who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals. The ability to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, first shift (8am - 5pm), and may require after-hours, weekend, and holiday work. The position may be on-call for emergencies on project they are assigned outside of normal working hours.

Website

ipf.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.