Construction Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working with a high degree of independence, the Construction Manager 3 manages large, significant, and very complex capital construction projects that support the goals and objectives of the Construction Department and the mission of the Case Western Reserve University. In collaboration with the director of Construction and appropriate University departments, define and manage the project scope, budget, schedule, and administer the contract documents prepared by design professionals.

Projects primarily involve a scope which focuses on electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, telecommunications, fire prevention, and security systems. Of secondary, but not less significant, are architectural details, finishes, furniture, fixture, and equipment installation.
Specific objectives include determining project delivery methods, creating initial project budgets, developing Requests for Qualification and Proposal (RFQPs), reviewing design and construction documents developed by consultants, and coordinating communication with internal constituencies, consultants, and vendors. Facilitates collaboration between various university departments including Business & Finance, Facilities Services, Sustainability, Campus Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction, and academic/administrative departments along with outside consultants to ensure efficient project development in support of overall campus master plan initiatives.
Serves as the project lead for numerous projects from the design development stage to the completion of construction, and in direct support of the project until fully commissioned and occupied. Defines and manages the project scope, budget, and schedule, and administers the contract documents prepared by design professionals.

Administer multiple large, significant, and very complex construction projects each ranging in size from $100,000 to $300 million. Also, to the extent assigned, may assist in the planning and design of such projects. Develop preliminary and final schedules, milestones, and budgets in collaboration with university departments and Director of Construction. Solicit the assistance of appropriate cost estimators or contractors, to determine appropriate budgets for projects.

Provide recommendations and assist in the selection of the design professional(s), communicate project scope, design intent and budget, negotiate fees, oversee the design, assure appropriate review of the design by appropriate university departments, assure the development of appropriate bidding documents, and manage the bidding process. Coordinate contract execution with the Director and Office of Business and Finance. Provide constructability review and solutions to questions posed by the design professionals.

Maintain project records; monitor the project schedule, budget, and cash flow. If discrepancies arise, determine their legitimacy and whether or not alternative less expensive measures exist, discuss with appropriate design professional on the project, notify director with potential corrective measures. For projects designed by others, review drawings and specifications prepared by architects and engineers to become familiar with the project and to assure compliance with university standards.

With a $3.7-billion, 9-million-square-foot physical plant, and a capital and renovation program that presently exceeds $100 million annually, the incumbent will lead numerous projects and initiatives simultaneously. (30%)
Facilitate pre-bid presentations, walk-throughs, and planning meetings as part of the 2-person Campus Planning and Facilities Management project team with the CWRU Design Manager and in conjunction with customer needs in coordination with the design professionals and all prospective bidders. Answer contractor questions, or seek answers to questions with appropriate individuals, and communicate these answers in writing. Seek competitive pricing and price reasonableness for all services.

Receive and evaluate bids in conjunction with the director. Coordinate contract execution with the director and the office of Business and Finance. Communicate status of project award to bidders as appropriate. On occasion, identify, specify, bid, develop and issue purchase orders for all materials, labor and services to be directly purchased by the Construction Department. Coordinate the delivery of these items with the project schedule and the contractor(s) working on the project.

Ensure that the project requirements (applicable local, state and federal codes as well as other constraints imposed by funding agencies) are met. Participate in early project document review alongside other related departments prior and during construction as required to ensure compliance with university standards and safety requirements. Responsible for ongoing progress and status reports, both financial and narrative reports for management and Director.

Administer the terms and conditions of all…