Senior Project Manager

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Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27071

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The Senior Project Manager (Senior PM) is a team leader responsible for managing Project Managers and Project Coordinators in support of project delivery on campus projects while also managing assigned projects directly as a project manager. The Senior PM collaborates with other managers within University Facilities Management to coordinate and prioritize the planning, design, and execution of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

The Senior PM keeps diverse and complex projects moving forward and helps advise the University on strategies to manage risks and improve processes.

Position Number

Position Number 4M0394

Department

Department Campus Planning, Design & Construction

Division

Division University Services

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $53.37 per hour

Contract Type

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

Planning, Design and Construction ( PDC ) is a department within University Facilities Management ( UFM ) that is responsible for the management of planning, design, and construction efforts for new facilities, major renovations, major repairs, and large infrastructure projects for Montana State University facilities.

• Manage project managers and project coordinators and provide skilled coaching to maximize the potential of all staff members.
• Provide effective workload tracking and management of all staff and all projects assigned to the work group.
• Contribute to the organization through positive engagement with all staff, peers, and clients - representing and instilling a connection-based work culture.
• Advise and mentor staff and peers on best practices related to all areas of design/construction project management.
• Guide staff and projects in balancing scope, schedule, and budget, identifying and effectively managing risks to a project, navigating compliance processes in a public policy environment, and holding contracted professionals accountable.
• Build and foster lasting, positive, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure MSU is a leader in the field and a client of choice in the industry.
• Work comfortably and manage personnel effectively in a shared governance environment with diverse decision-making processes and standards.
• Work closely with Planning Manager, Senior Architect, University Engineer, and Campus Maintenance Manager, among other UFM personnel to ensure MSU’s in-house expertise is leveraged effectively in project delivery to optimize project outcomes in the best long-term interests of the University.
• Communicate State, Board of Regents ( BOR ), and University policies to campus constituents, architects, engineers, contractors, and others.
• Draft, review and interpret construction and consultant agreement contracts and documents.
• Conduct periodic project inspections, review, and evaluate contract claims or change orders and make recommendations for acceptance or rejection.
• Clearly communicate procedures - design and construction - to campus clients including roles, responsibilities, timelines, approval processes and similar information to ensure all involved understand project intricacies.
• Monitor progress reports to assure work meets contract specifications.
• Review contract drawings and specifications.
• In coordination with PDC staff, identify and recommend process improvements to senior UFM staff.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, planning, or similar degree or an equivalent amount of education/experience.
• Experience successfully managing direct-report personnel in a team-oriented work environment, motivating staff, and positively contributing to workplace culture.
• Experience in construction project management with significant exposure to design processes, construction processes, and contract management.
• Knowledge of and experience in project design phases and processes; construction methods, practices and standards; contract administration and enforcement; sustainability.
• Competent and robust communication skills including the ability to interpret, explain and communicate detailed information to all levels of personnel within MSU and to external stakeholders.
• Reading, understanding, and providing feedback on construction drawings, construction specifications, building codes, and public policies.

• Master's degree or professional licensure in construction management, architecture,…