(Auraria) Project Manager.

About the Role

The Project Manager will provide construction management services for Auraria Campus and the three partner institutions. This position is responsible for management of all phases (planning, design and construction) of small to medium sized projects ranging in value from $5,000 - $10,000,000 including renovation, additions, new construction, deferred maintenance projects, campus damage projects, cash projects, and repairs to damaged campus infrastructure.

Essential Job Functions

• Project Management: Responsible for planning and scheduling assigned construction projects including all tasks involved in the project from pre-construction through final closeout.
• Budget Management: Lead the development and management of project budgets consistent with timeline requirements for small to medium new development or renovation projects.
• Design & Construction Oversight: Manage planning, design and construction phases. Maintain established schedules to allow campus to utilize space within desired timeframes.
• Contractor & Vendor Monitoring: Monitor and manage contractors and vendors to ensure they are meeting agreed upon scope, schedule and budget.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with campus constituents to develop and execute scope of work within required budget, schedule and quality standards and to support the ongoing operation and activities of the campus.
• Procurement & Contracts: Oversee and manage procurement, contracts, change order documents, negotiations and consultant relationships.
• Site Inspections: Conduct on-site inspections of construction progress, making technical decisions to assure conformance with specifications.
• Schedule Management: Monitor and adjust project schedules to ensure projects are completed within the time and budget allocations for the projects.
• Reporting: Provide bi-weekly updates on project status.
• Department Administration: Complete administrative paperwork associated with projects including all state required forms and approve payments for contractors.
• Team Support: Participate in project management department meetings. Mentor project planners on the team by having them shadow on larger projects.
• Standards Development: Assist PM team with establishing campus standards for construction related items. Assist annually with choosing architect/engineering firms and contractors for the on-call, as needed list.
• Project Scope Development: Develop and establish scopes of work consistent with operational needs, program plans, and within budget allowances. Work with customers, trades experts, and procurement to explore feasibility, secure cost estimates, and prepare for bidding. Determine scope details to be included in a project to reach desired end result.
• Other Duties: Assist with other Facilities-wide tasks (for example: snow removal, campus ambassador programs).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field from an accredited university. Substitution: A combination of work experience in the occupational field or subject area of the position work assignment, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a related field including engineering, architecture or project management.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time of application.
• Must be a state of Colorado resident.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered driver's license. (Candidates offered employment will be required to furnish a copy of their motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a state or local government agency.
• Proficient in project management software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution—and into the community.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintain attention to detail.
• Outwardly contributes to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
• Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Active listening, with an ability to communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution.

Benefits

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan.

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