Construction Project Manager
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The University of Iowa Design & Construction team is seeking a Construction Project Manager to be hired at either the Intermediate or Senior level. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate all.
This position is responsible for the delivery of effective project management services . These projects have a high level of complexity and can be high profile and have a greater impact on the operations of the institution. Construction projects may be multi-phased with multiple contracts; project team may include staff from several disciplines and/or departments as well as Specialty Consultants. Project durations can be as long as 3-5 years.
This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location
Duties to include:
Construction Project Manager
- Manage project schedule throughout course of design and/or construction process and develop schedule to assure desired project completion dates are met.
- Review bids received and recommend contract awards to administration.
- Provide expert advice on constructability impact in the formulation of schedules during design phase.
- Assure project scope, time and budget requirements are met
- Manage purchase orders and contracts on numerous single and multi-phased projects, and negotiate change orders and/or claims independently and make recommendation to administration for approval.
Sr Construction Project Manager
- Advise and mentor assigned staff on all aspects of contract management
- Meet with customers to assess needs and expectations and monitor performance of project team.
- Assess and advise development and management of project schedules throughout the design and/or construction process
- Review design and/or construction for code compliance with current campus standards and industry best practices.
- Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved
Location: Campus - University Services Building (USB)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Facilities Management Design & Construction:
Design & Construction leads a comprehensive and cooperative approach to design and construction excellence in creating a campus that is consistent with the University of Iowa's status as one of the nation's leading academic/research institutions. We support the University's mission to educate, provide community service and encourage environmental sustainability. Design & Construction takes an integrated and sustainable approach to the long-term planning and management of the University of Iowa's land, buildings, and historic resources.
About Iowa City
The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation's best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away.
Qualifications
Construction Project Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in project management of projects during programming, schematic design, design development and/or construction document phases.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in computer software applications.
- Familiarity with construction site safety guidelines.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in architecture, engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Extensive experience in a customer focused, team-oriented environment.
- Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in construction management or construction supervision on a university campus.
- Extensive experience with project management software such as BlueBeam, Microsoft Projects, etc.
- Experience managing healthcare, laboratory and/or MEPT capital improvement projects.
- Experience with commissioning processes and/or state building inspection procedures.
- Working knowledge of Quality Management.
- Understanding of the total-cost-ownership approach to project decision making and other effective practices supporting facilities stewardship.
Sr. Construction Project Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional experience (typically 5-7 years) in construction management or construction supervision.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in computer software applications.
- Familiarity with construction site safety guidelines.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in engineering, construction technology, architecture or a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Experience in a customer focused, team-oriented environment.
- Professional experience (typically 5-7 years) in construction management or construction supervision on a university campus.
- Expert/Leader experience with project management software such as BlueBeam, Microsoft Projects, etc.
- Expert/Leader experience in managing healthcare, laboratory and/or MEPT capital improvement projects.
- Experience with commissioning processes and/or state building inspection procedures.
- Extensive experience with Quality Management.
- Understanding of the total-cost-ownership approach to project decision making and other effective practices supporting facilities stewardship.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background investigation. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at andrew-brus@uiowa.edu or 319-467-1454.
- Location:
- Iowa City
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