Project Manager

Position Summary

Represents the University's interests regarding all new construction projects, renovation work, extensive maintenance, preventative maintenance, and related design work as well as coordinates with both internal and external parties regarding these projects, including financial record keeping, budgetary matters and policies

Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs varied technical and detailed work related to remodeling, design, construction, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of new and existing facilities and equipment.
• Assists in selection of outside consultants for construction and renovation work, as will as work with consultants during program development, design development, schematics, technical specifications and working drawings, bidding documents, bidding process and review, and project management.
• Performs inspections of construction projects and makes decisions regarding problem areas.
• Conducts pre-construction conferences, and walkthroughs, bid openings, pre-construction conferences, scheduling, and coordinates examinations and utility access requirements for construction projects.
• Serves as University contact person regarding communications with outside Consultants, Contractors, and State, Federal, and local authorities. This includes all facility ADA related incidents.
• Maintains schedules and budgets for construction, renovations, repairs, and maintenance projects.
• Researches and provides information needed by Director or Vice President relating to construction projects, budgets, equipment maintenance, and other items as needed,
• Assists with all activities related to university property, such as Commencement, Homecoming, special events, registration, etc., including public relations events and community projects.
• Other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of how the operation of various mechanical equipment works.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills.
• Customer service oriented and able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as business requires.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical) Architecture or related field required or in lieu of education combination of seven years' work experience and/or education.
• Three years' experience in facilities/project management required.
• Two years' experience in higher education preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to crawl in tunnels, walk, or roofs, use ladders and scaffolding.
• Ability to stoop and crouch.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to drive to various locations as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, functions, and activities may be modified, changed or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.