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Construction Services

Renovation Services

The Construction Manager acts as the University’s primary point of contact for contractors and installers on construction projects when assigned; inspects project sites and monitors work for conformance with construction documents, University procedures, building codes/regulations, and adherence with the University’s Design and Construction standards; investigates, documents, and reports on problem situations, potential change orders, errors and omissions, and advises the contractor when necessary to implement corrective action; conducts (or attends) job conferences, compiles status reports, daily logs, and maintains/coordinates construction progress photos; during a project’s design phase, reviews documents for quality conformance, constructability, and proper sequencing/phasing; attends design review meetings, pre-bid conferences, and scoping meetings; during construction, coordinates the interaction and efforts of design professionals, University customers, OPP divisions, University agencies, and contractors to minimize disruption to the University and public; at the completion of the project, manages the punch-list process and building/project turnover to facilitate a smooth transition from contractor to customer.

• Lead field-related activities at the job site, preparation of project status reports, and contractor evaluations
• Manage monthly certificate of payment process and ensures all required documentation is included
• Responsible for all facets of project controls (safety, RFI’s, submittals, change orders, and project close-out)
• Prepare and implement site logistics plans in collaboration with the contractor at the job site
• Conduct constructability reviews during the design stage of a project with positive impact on cost and quality (a focus on design standard conformance)
• Establish quality assurance plan for a project and monitors for compliance in the field
• Lead internal reviews of project documentation
• Manage purchase order process for services, ancillary equipment, or furnishings as required by project
• Maintain LEED documentation on selected projects and supports sustainability practices
• Involved with OPP-wide initiatives and programs
• 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