Project Manager I

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts design sessions with internal clients and external consultants to develop conceptual design and project plans.
• Develops planning documents to establish preliminary project budgets.
• Assists with the preparation of RFQ's and RFP's to obtain bid proposals.
• Prepares and submits documents to Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Fire Marshall, and Building Code Review.
• Facilitates project activities with Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers, General Contractors, Physical Plant staff, Facilities Planning staff, and clients.
• Oversees the quality of work to ensure compliance with design, objects, regulations, and University standards.
• Monitors project budgets.
• Prepares detailed reports on project progress and status.
• Coordinates utilities and move-in process for occupants.
• Communicates project status to internal and external stakeholders weekly and provides formal status updates biweekly.

Other Duties:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either five years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field and one year of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years professional full-time experience in the field of engineering or construction with construction document production and project management experience.
• Two years full-time employment in a university Facilities Planning department with project management experience.
• PMP Certification
• Digital Badge or Certificate in Construction

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit drafting software, CADD file management, and database management.
• Knowledge of the construction trades and practices.
• Knowledge of project control and cost estimating techniques, budget control principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent complex capital improvement projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Skill in negotiation and facilitation.
• Ability to review plans and designs.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments within deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and develop appropriate alternatives where applicable.

Pay Grade 18

This position is not eligible for sponsorship