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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:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00