Project Manager 3, Construction

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The Project Manager 3, Construction manages construction projects and ensures that they are completed on time and in accordance with each project’s plan and specifications. Specifically, the Project Manager 3, Construction directs and supervises construction staff, architects, engineers, and support personnel and inspects the construction of facilities.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Assures that construction phasing, conflicts between contractors, and contract compliance issues are addressed.

• Provides oversight of the status of contract submittals processing and assures prompt action is taken to maintain appropriate response within contract requirements.

• Ensures that regular construction progress meetings are conducted between contractors, designers, and inspectors to review procedures, progress, scheduling, and changes to the work.

• Monitors the contractors’ implementation and maintenance of safety programs. 

• Reviews all proposed changes to the construction contracts, and assures proper application and interpretation of the contract documents.

• Guarantees the successful resolution and correction of Notices of Non-Compliance.

• Assesses the schedules submitted by contractors and monitors each contractor’s monthly submittals of schedules.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. 

• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c109