Construction Project Manager

Construction Managers lead professional teams and manage multiple projects using collaborative delivery methods including Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Job Order Contracting. The role supports the university's long-term Capital Plan, upholds exacting standards for design quality, innovation, and sustainability, and attentive management for successful project outcomes and financial stewardship.

The successful candidate will provide construction management expertise to effectively manage project scope, deliverables schedules, overall budget, contracts, and quality while serving as the university's owner representative. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams; coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders; advocating for client goals; resolving issues proactively; and maintaining clear, professional communication throughout the design and construction phases.

The position requires strong leadership, collaboration, integrity, and customer service, and involves interaction with diverse university clients, user groups, and industry professionals. Degree in architecture, design, construction management, engineering, or related field, with relevant industry experience.

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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Construction Administration:

• Monitors progress of construction and aligns project budget and expenditures while forecasting projected costs through the end of the project closeout and warranty period.
• Reviews and approves design and vendor Invoices, GC Pay Applications, Change Orders, contractor contingency use and related ASI/RFI scope and costs.
• Works closely 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.

Effective Project Leadership:

• Demonstrates successful project leadership by defining, developing and meeting project requirements, goals, budget and schedule for design and construction deliverables for construction projects.
• Oversees, directs and coordinates project budget and schedules while monitoring scope/quality.
• Manages project efforts in accordance with ABOR/UFS-PDC policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Takes ownership and is the champion of assigned projects or project tasks. Effectively leads all aspects of the project, maintaining high standards through effective leadership. Facilitates and seeks fair, consensual resolution to project challenges, issues and conflicts.

Facilitates Project Coordination and Communication:

• Serves as project representative and provides appropriate opportunities to facilitate input from project delivery team and other stakeholders. Translates input to project results to create a successful project.
• Coordinates and communicates project-related issues and responses.
• Reports current status and coordinates future milestones of project to all relevant stakeholders and supervisors.
• Facilitates scheduling and coordination of work to avoid disruption of campus operations when possible.

Provide Project Review and Management:

• Reviews project design documentation and manages construction phase to ensure project requirements and that the quality and service of the design are in compliance with University design standards, and appropriate codes and standards.
• Ensures quality and success of design and construction by management of design and/or construction teams; review of construction documents; diligent observation of work; and monitoring of the warranty phase.
• Effectively negotiates contracts, agreements, and related documents. Provides timely and accurate management of documents and processes.

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, and 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 a variety of 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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to drive under the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• 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.