Project Manager​/Owners Representative

About This Organization

Colorado State University

• Define, plan, manage, and execute multiple complex capital construction projects simultaneously from program planning through post-occupancy, including scope, budget, schedule, and team coordination.
• Develop project justification, define scope of work, analyze risks, and establish project strategies including delivery methods, contracting, funding alignment, and phasing.
• Direct and oversee design processes, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, regulations, and alignment with project goals, including review and approval of design submittals and milestones.
• Lead procurement and contracting processes including writing scopes of work, selecting consultants and contractors, negotiating contracts, and managing bidding in compliance with University and State requirements.
• Administer construction activities including contract management, monitoring progress, resolving conflicts, coordinating stakeholders, approving pay applications, and ensuring work meets project requirements.
• Coordinate project closeout and post-construction activities including inspections, documentation, warranties, training, and completion of outstanding items.
• Lead process improvement efforts, maintain technical expertise in construction and project management practices, and recommend and implement improvements to standards, processes, and coordination.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, i.e. Construction, Construction Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in a lead role managing design and construction projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills are needed to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, materials, blueprints, building codes is necessary with a demonstrated history of successfully managing projects from conception to completion, within budget, and on schedule is a major advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The role demands strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle.
• The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, build rapport, and de-escalate issues is essential.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and changing project environments is important.
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative in a Higher Education environment.
• IBC education and/or certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Familiarity and use of AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Smartsheet.

Fort Collins, CO

Posted: 7/2/26
Deadline: 9/30/26
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000

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