Construction Project Manager

Title: Construction Project Manager

Employee Classification: Construction Project Manager

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The road to the future is under construction. The Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction (FPDC) team is the backbone of campus transformation, serving the mission and values of UNT while stewarding a unique and impactful sense of place. FPDC fosters community engagement, aligns projects with UNT's standards, and champions accessibility compliance. Services encompass everything from cost estimates to construction management, all executed with meticulous attention to detail.

From concept development to project completion, every decision FPDC makes is rooted in our commitment to creating a campus that furthers UNT's positive impact on students and the community.

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Construction Project Manager in our Facilities Plan Design Construction Auxiliary area.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the construction of complex projects including but not limited to kitchen/dining facilities.
• Coordinate construction implementation with inhouse staff, contracted architects and engineers.
• Assist with the selection of consultants and contractors.
• Supervise long range facilities capital planning efforts.
• Ensure timely completion of projects, within budget and scope.
• Clearly communicate with clients and management project status/issues/concerns.
• Identify potential risks while devising proactive ways to solve them.
• Ensure all building and safety codes, safety inspections, campus guidelines and local and state regulations are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related experience in the construction industry; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

• Experience managing medium to large construction projects.
• Experience working in construction for a public education institution and/or commercial setting.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction documents and construction safety standards.
• Proficiency in specific software may be required.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in MEP project management, facilities operations, planning or maintenance.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience working with Higher Education Capital Projects.

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

• Provides management oversight for all phases (programming design and construction) of complex interior and exterior renovation and site projects, including coordinating consultants, contractors,…