Construction Project Manager; Alterations

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Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Alterations, the Construction Projects Manager is responsible for the project management and supervision for Alterations construction projects utilizing both in‑house resources and external consultants, contractors, and vendors. Identifying the most cost‑effective and efficient delivery of projects is key to the success.

• Coordinate and manage project activities with both in‑house resources and outside consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify the most cost‑effective blend of in‑house and contracted services to deliver projects.
• Manage and lead the planning and design process for assigned construction projects, including preparing requests for proposals for design services and reviewing planning and contract documents prepared by outside consultants to ensure compatibility with university standards and requirements.
• Generate and manage budgets, estimates, and contracts for construction projects; track and update project cost throughout the course of the project, including identifying and generating change orders as required.
• Generate project schedules from concept through completion, including design phases, procurement, and construction; update the schedule throughout the project and provide explanations for any changes.
• Manage project communication to provide project‑related information to all parties involved, including generating a project communication schedule matrix, leading project coordination meetings, and generating standardized project update documents.
• In partnership with other Alterations Department supervisors and project managers, manage the Alterations Department trades staff, shop, and assets (tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, etc.), enforcing department and university personnel policies, scheduling and forecasting trades staff requirements, purchasing and repairing tools, equipment, and vehicles, and other related tasks.
• Utilize construction experience and best practices for efficient resource management, determining when and how to procure construction materials, equipment, and service labor.
• Maintain proficiency in various computer software applications, including but not limited to construction project management software (eBuilder), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), and various database and billing programs utilized at UMass.
• Prepare and present written, oral, and graphic presentations as may be required to support the projects assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor degree in architecture, engineering, business or construction‑related fields and five (5) years of construction experience to include project management and supervision, or an Associate degree in architecture, engineering, business or construction‑related fields and a minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience to include project management and supervision, or a minimum of ten years of construction experience to include project management and supervision.
• Must hold a current Massachusetts Construction Supervisor's license (CSL) or be able to obtain the CSL within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to supervise and effectively manage and coordinate all aspects of a construction project from start to finish, and to coordinate this work with affected campus faculty and staff.
• Requires the ability to access all areas of construction…