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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 leadership.

• Direct the portfolio of assigned projects regarding scope of work, budget, and timeline
• 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 leadership
• 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
• Mitigate risks associated with design, construction, and schedule delays; develop contingency plans
• Review and maintain safety risk assessment, environmental health and infection control policies (HMC); ensure policies are adhered to by design professionals and construction contractors
• Ensure code compliance and regulations are followed by assigned projects and associate teams
• 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
• Monitor market and industry trends to ensure new methods of executing work are investigated and implemented
• Direct work of professional consultants and contractors
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00