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Design and Construction

The Design and Construction Project Manager provides coordination and management services on a variety of major and minor construction and renovation projects through the entire life cycle of a project from conceptual development through design, construction and closeout; reports and makes presentations for stakeholders and other senior leaders.

• Direct the portfolio of assigned projects regarding scope of work, budget, and timeline
• Supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
• Manage the selection of design teams, construction contractors, and related consultants and suppliers
• Oversee the progression of project teams and project status; report to stakeholders and senior University management
• Set program criteria for projects; establish standards, policies, and procedures
• Manage project budgets including estimate development, value engineering efforts, cost tracking, and review and analysis of change orders
• Review and maintain safety risk assessment, environmental health and infection control policies (HMC), as applicable, are adhered to by design professionals and construction contractors
• Ensure all code compliance and regulations are followed by assigned projects and associate teams
• Monitor market and industry trends to ensure new methods of executing work are investigated and implemented within the department
• Oversee and ensure appropriate implementation, operation, evaluation, and adjustment to processes within the organization to ensure that quality standards are achieved; champion continuous quality improvement initiatives utilizing appropriate philosophies and theories to solve problems and improve processes
• Direct work of professional consultants and contractors

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00