Construction Project Manager (5012)

Construction Project Management

Completes projects on time and under budget with minimal risk. Assists stakeholders, as assigned by the Director of Capital Programs, in the development of capital project budgets to ensure that project requirements are met and resources are utilized cost effectively.

Manages and maintains official project files to include budgets, schedules, submittals, specifications, operations, maintenance manuals, drawings, and pictures. Assists in the development of project descriptions, project scopes and budgets in coordination with stakeholders and SIU School of Medicine capital programs staff.

Shares project information with stakeholders and other parties regarding activities and ensures that project design meets their requirements. Keeps the Director of Capital Programs apprised of project status and any problems that may arise.

Attends field meetings, gives presentations and conducts inspections of job sites to assess progress on assigned projects. Reviews plans and specifications to ensure compliance with all applicable design requirements and with the stakeholders' programs.

Makes sure the design schedule and budget are kept within the project's budget. Participates in bid openings, reviews analysis of bids and recommends award of contracts, based on acceptable bid(s) presented.

Reviews and approves invoices for design and construction progress payments. Reviews and monitors construction schedules and facilitates construction progress to meet critical completion dates.

Reviews Requests for Proposal & Change Orders (RFP/CO) to determine justification, accuracy, coordination, estimated cost and impact on project. Reviews and recommends approval of RFP/CO's and purchase orders.

Compiles data and prepares reports using various computer software. Works with architects/engineers (A/E’s), contractors and stakeholders to resolve project problems and acts as a resource to the Director of Capital Programs.

Affirms project substantial/final completion certifications. Assists in the selection of and also manages and provides direction to contracted architectural/engineering companies to ensure the stakeholder's requirements are being achieved.

Affords training to A/E's, contractors and stakeholders on SIU School of Medicine procedures and processes, rules and regulations.

Develops plan to implement and review the capital program processes and practices on a regular basis for continuous quality improvement. Utilizes the TMA work order system to track work assignments and enter labor and parts for the Capital Programs department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of commercial construction management experience.
• Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.