Penn State Job Catalog

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Construction 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 Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

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