Construction and Planning Specialist

About the role

Manages, supervises, inspects, and coordinates new construction and remodeling projects on assigned campuses. Monitors construction timeline to ensure contractors maintain accurate schedule and perform to university standards. Reviews and approves contractors' billing performance. Coordinates necessary interruption of services between administration, Physical Plant, and contractors.

Reviews engineering drawings and specifications and serves as project coordinator with architects, engineers, contractors, and administrators. Reviews and approves shop and as-built drawings for university archives and Physical Plant use. Provides feedback and recommendations to administrators and concerned parties on project cost analyses and alternatives after project bids have been submitted. Advises interior designers of special circumstances and facilities requirements; advises and assists architects and engineers with contract change orders as required by new functions, unforeseeable conditions, code requirements, or design refinements.

Maintains documentation of all assigned projects with IU-issued software, including timelines, schedules, substantial completion, and other elements of construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, inspect, and coordinate new construction and remodeling projects.
• Monitor construction timelines to ensure contractors adhere to schedules and university standards.
• Review and approve contractors' billing performance.
• Coordinate service interruptions between administration, Physical Plant, and contractors.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications; serve as project coordinator with architects, engineers, contractors, and administrators.
• Review and approve shop and as-built drawings for university archives and Physical Plant use.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on project cost analyses and alternatives after bids are submitted.
• Advise interior designers on special circumstances and facilities requirements.
• Assist architects and engineers with contract change orders due to new functions, unforeseeable conditions, code requirements, or design refinements.
• Maintain project documentation using IU-issued software, including timelines, schedules, and substantial completion records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
• 2 years of construction management experience and/or large-format planning, including experience managing multi-disciplined construction projects with scopes of work including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

Skills

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Time management and priority setting skills.
• High commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• High thoroughness and dependability.
• High level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of Indiana Building Codes.
• Ability to read and interpret large-format schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of customers and management levels.
• Working knowledge and practical application of word processing, spreadsheet, planning, and database software, as well as email utility.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skills in project management and project communication.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. Frequently requires the ability to handle equipment, remain stationary, and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. Requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to detect items in close proximity and far away, discern between colors, detect objects in peripheral space, discern items in detail, and have good depth perception. Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Location

This position mainly works from the Indianapolis campus but may require travel to Bloomington for various meetings and projects.

Pay

$82,000.00 - $87,000.00 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).