Auraria Senior Construction Project Manager

Position: (Auraria) Senior Construction Project Manager
Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link:  The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, Benefit Hub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link:
Non-Classified Benefits Package.

So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Job Summary:

The Senior Construction Project Manager will provide construction management services for Auraria Campus and the 3 partner institutions. This position is responsible for management of all phases (planning, design and construction) of medium to large sized and dollar value projects, including large ground up vertical construction and significant remodels funded by the State of Colorado. Projects will include Capital, Controlled and Deferred Maintenance projects of a complex nature requiring detailed planning and communication.

Essential Job Functions:

Project Management of Complex, Large Value-Controlled Maintenance and Capital Projects

* Responsible for planning and scheduling assigned construction projects including all tasks involved in the project from pre-construction through final closeout.

* Lead the development and management of project budgets consistent with timeline requirements for medium to large-scale new development or renovation projects.

* Develop and establish the extent of scopes of work consistent with operational needs, program plans and within budget allowances. Work closely with campus constituents to develop and execute scope of work within required budget, schedule and quality standards and to support the ongoing operation and activities of the campus.

* Oversee and manage procurement, contracts, change documents, negotiations and consultant relationships.

* Complete required Office of the State Architect forms and documents, including SC4.1, state contracts and L1/L2 closeout requirements.

* Conduct on-site inspections of construction progress, making technical decisions to assure conformance with specifications.

* Monitor and adjust project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time, effectively and within the time and budget allocations for the project.

Project Management of Complex Larger Value Deferred Maintenance Projects

* Manage the planning, design and construction phase.

* Monitor architect, engineers, consultants, contractor(s) and vendor performance during entire project.

* Maintain established schedules to allow campus to utilize space within desired time frames.

* With the understanding that all Deferred Maintenance projects are driven by fiscal year constraints, project milestones and time frames are developed and mutually agreed upon with campus leadership to ensure scheduling conflicts are minimized.

* Communicate milestones, status, and project successes or opportunities for improvement regularly with the project team, campus constituents and community.

* Assist with selection of A&E firms, contractors, material vendors, and for the review and design of construction projects and plans.

* Provide bi-weekly updates on project status sheets in preparation of project meetings.

* Assist in establishing campus design and construction standards unique to Auraria Campus, plus be able to determine acceptable alternatives and strategies.

* Use judgement and resourcefulness to interpret customer complaints and resolve the issues in a tactful and helpful manner.

Department Administration and Support and Mentoring

* Complete administrative paperwork associated with projects including all state required forms and approve payments for contractors.

* Participate in project management department meetings.

* Mentor project planners on the team by having them shadow on larger projects.

* Assist PM team with establishing campus standards for construction related items.

* Assist annually with choosing architect/engineering firms and contractors for the on-call, as-needed list.

Project Scope Development

* Support new project scope development to explore feasibility, cost estimates, and prepare for bidding.

* Determine scope details to be included in a project to reach desired end result.

Other Duties as Assigned/Requested

* Assist with Facilities-wide tasks (for example: snow removal, campus ambassador program, and more)

Professional Requirements:

* A bachelor's degree or higher in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; or a Project Management Institute (PMI) certification. Please ensure this information is clearly listed on…