Design and Construction Project Manager

Position Specifics

The Office of Physical Plant Design and Construction is seeking applicants for a Design and Construction Project Manager to join the team!

The Design and Construction Project Manager (PM) supports the OPP Design and Construction (D&C) mission of transforming the physical campus environment at Penn State through strategic planning, thoughtful design, quality construction, and the development of great teams.

The PM is also rooted in the values of quality, safety, innovation, efficiency, and respect. The position will manage multiple projects of varying magnitude, providing support through planning, design, construction, and closeout while leading stakeholder communication through all project phases.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and lead assigned projects across the customer portfolio, managing scope, budget, schedule, execution, and stakeholder coordination to successful completion.
• Define project delivery method, execution parameters, standards, policies, and procedures for design and construction initiatives.
• Support projects and initiatives for University Park Utility Services group and the Systems Renewal and Maintenance Programs, among other customers.
• Manage the selection and oversight of design teams, construction managers/contractors, consultants, and vendors to achieve project objectives and customer expectations.
• Execute design and construction projects utilizing the Office of Physical Plant project management information system.
• Monitor project progress, team performance, budgets, cost estimates, value engineering efforts, change orders, and project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design, construction, safety, environmental health, code compliance, and schedule impacts; develop contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, owner standards, and University policies by project teams and contractors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively contribute to unit efforts that enhance project management effectiveness, team performance, and work execution methods.
• Utilize available technology to improve project communication and efficiency.
• Monitor market and industry trends to evaluate and implement innovative project delivery and construction practices.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

• If filled as Design and Construction Project Manager - Professional, this position requires:
• Bachelor's Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None
• If filled as Design and Construction Project Manager - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None
• Preferred Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction management, or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage individual complex design and construction projects and/or programs up to $5 million is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with project management information systems and software.
• OSHA 10 certification

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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