Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager manages, coordinates and administers construction projects with a specific timeframe and funding amount in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Manages construction and renovation projects from concept to completion and assures the needs and priorities of the University are fully understood and integrated by all parties.
• Supervises the activities of subordinates, including project managers and outside consultants, to ensure compliance with established University standards and requirements/guidelines and contract requirements. Coordinates project activities; assigns tasks and provides guidance to personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of construction projects.
• Prepares project budgets and facilitates the processing of construction consultant proposals. Maintains responsibility for procurement, bidding, negotiating, construction and closeout as required to support the planning and construction phases of projects.
• Maintains and monitors project expenditures and schedules to ensure that the project stays within the approved budget and prescribed timeline. Prepares project reports and schedules as required and assigned.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of job experience

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with university facilities operations or related functional areas

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of construction trades and practices, and the related trends and issues
• Knowledge of all applicable building codes

Skills:

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good customer service skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to manage a team.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment and in a demolition/construction environment.

Physical Demands:

• Will be routinely exposed to normal hazards of construction, demolition, and mechanical equipment. Work involves some exposure to elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles. Position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching. Position has occasional exposure to the physical risks associated with demolition and construction. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous traffic conditions, and the risk of electric shock. May be exposed to vibration and construction and traffic noise. Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items of up to 75lbs. Employee will be on-call 24 hours a day to ensure routine operations of all campus events and to respond to emergency situations.

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Respect and Cooperation:

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Work Behaviors

Proficiency

• Possesses require job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly to adjust to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views change as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.

Customer Service 

Communicate Effectively

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with courtesy.
• Carefully listens to customers or thoroughly reads correspondence and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.

Student Success

Student Success - Indirect Support 

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance. * Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages students’ participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.  

Operational 

Computer/Automated System Proficiency

• Proficient in the use of university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.

Administrative 

Operations Management 

• Manages department or section operations consistent with department/section goals and objectives.
• Administers the department/section budget ensuring effective utilization of financial resources and appropriate disbursement of funds.
• Fosters a cooperative and productive work environment through motivation, encouragement, and mentorship of staff.
• Ensures department/section compliance with university and department policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Keeps management apprised of department/section activities and issues requiring senior management input.

People Management 

Supervision 

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Analytical 

Problem Solving 

• Formulates plans and strategies to proactively resolve anticipated problems.
• Prudently responds to unforeseen problems through careful consideration and analysis of problems and relevant information and circumstances.
• Recognizes and apprises appropriate university administrator when resolution requires senior management input and/or approval.

Communications 

Building External Relationships 

• Demonstrates the ability to build rapport and develop relationships with external constituents.
• Displays a genuine interest in constituents’ ideas and concerns and pursues mutual interests and aspirations between the university and external constituents.
• Builds trust and forms alliances through shared respect and cooperation.

Technical 

Functional Expertise 

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge and skills in one or more functional areas.
• Effectively applies expertise to identify user issues with existing systems and coordinate resolution with technical staff.
• Understands business processes to successfully integrate them with existing and new systems.
• Competent to coordinate requests for system modifications with technical staff.
• Willing to share expertise and provide functional assistance to others.