Senior Construction Project Manager

Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) oversees the planning, design and construction of the University of Michigan's physical campus. A division of Facilities & Operations under the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AEC's professional staff has the expertise to manage facility improvement projects. We are committed to providing outstanding customer service and safely completing projects on time and within budget.

We manage projects of all sizes including new buildings, major/minor renovations, and large/small infrastructure projects. We use a cross-functional team approach to managing projects. AEC uses a cross- functional team approach to managing projects. Each project team includes the members necessary to best meet the project's goals.

F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

You will report to the AEC Construction group. A project manager acts as U-M's representative and is typically assigned to monitor progress during the design phase and lead the project through the construction phase. In some circumstances you will lead the project through both the design and construction phases.

• Design/Bid Phase Oversight
  - Participate with the design team in the preparation of the design documents consistent with the User's program and University requirements including but not limited to: establishing composition of required internal and external team members, provide direction/input on the appropriate design in response to Users' needs, monitoring design impacts to schedule and budget, providing direction on construction fencing/access locations, recommending qualified bidders, and leading the bid and award phases of the project(s).
• Construction Phase Oversight
  - Provide overall management of the construction project(s) including but not limited to: approving contractor pay applications, managing the change process, coordinating/communicating work with other campus departments and stakeholders, representing the interests of the funding department; coordinating the efforts of field staff, including engineers, commissioning agents, testing laboratories, and other professionals necessary to ensure conformance with the contract. Upon completion of the project, manage turnover back to the intended user and U-M's maintenance group.
  
  Facilitate final completion and closeout of the contract.
• Safety and Regulatory Agency Overview and Coordination
  - Understanding and adherence with applicable site safety measures and support of AEC's Construction Safety Guidelines. Coordinate all inspections and reviews necessary to comply with local, state, and federal requirements.

• A Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or an NAAB accredited first professional degree in Architecture.
• Five or more years of experience on institutional/commercial, or industrial design/construction projects.
• In-depth understanding of construction, construction contracts, building & life safety codes, and environmental requirements related to construction.
• Ability to read and interpret multi-discipline construction drawings and specification.
• In-depth understand of construction documents, such as bulletins, change orders and pay applications.
• Ability to access project job sites, including excavation sites and buildings with differing access/entry structures, and navigate uneven surfaces.

• Five or more years experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and building control systems within Healthcare or Laboratory projects.
• Understand MEP systems commissioning process.
• Experience delivering hospital and healthcare projects using infection control measures for construction.
• Registration as a professional engineer.

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In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including family care, maternity and paternal leaves
• A…