Construction Project Manager II

Purpose Of The Position

The Construction Project Manager II is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations (F&O) department. F&O is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of each of the University’s 90+ buildings and 500 acres. Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, Design & Construction (Director), the employee manages various capital planning, construction, and renovation projects of a moderate to complex nature to ensure alignment with University and departmental goals.

This role focuses on facilitating projects from concept through implementation in collaboration with the Chief Facilities Officer (CFO), the Director, and project stakeholders.

• Project Management:
  Manage projects from original concept through final implementation, coordinating scope, schedules, and budgets for moderate to complex construction and renovation work.
• Compliance:
  Ensure projects meet all contract requirements, UAH standards, and applicable building and safety codes.
• Coordination:
  Manage and coordinate the performance of design professionals, consultants, and vendors.
• Reporting:
  Track project progress, budget status, and schedules, providing reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Project Planning, Design, and Pre-Construction:

• Program Development:
  Work directly with department representatives to initiate the planning process by analyzing existing conditions, gathering project information, and developing clear project requirements, including a well-defined scope of work and an estimate of probable cost.
• Design Support:
  Assist in the preparation of schematic and development designs as an interpretation of client program requirements. Evaluate the appropriateness of specific project requirements, develop scope narratives, and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for completing the work.
• Bid Preparation:
  Estimate project costs. Establish project budgets and construction schedules.
• Consultant Management:
  Manage and coordinate the performance of design professionals, consultants, and vendors on planning, design, and construction projects.
• Regulatory Compliance Review:
  Interact with local and state building/code officials to analyze and verify compliance with building and safety codes and regulations.
• Internal Standards Review:
  Conduct internal reviews against UAH standards (e.g., UAH Campus Master Plan, design guidelines, and standards) to ensure functional, operational, and maintenance compliance.

• Project Oversight:
  Manage and coordinate a wide variety of renovation and facility renewal construction projects, ensuring accountability for scope, contract requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Schedule Tracking:
  Develop, manage, and track project schedules, comparing actual progress to established milestones. Identify potential problems and solutions to ensure adherence to the schedule.
• Budget Tracking:
  Develop, manage, and track budget updates, comparing actual spend to the established budget. Identify potential cost overruns and help develop solutions to keep within budget.
• Field Management:
  Inspect and review construction progress and make recommendations to the Director for improvements and solutions to correct deficiencies.
• Financial Review:
  Review and approve project contract documents, including contracts, invoices, pay applications, purchase orders, and change orders related to assigned projects. Provide technical, architectural, and engineering advice to departmental construction trades and assist in the evaluation and approval of shop drawings, change orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Closeout and Warranty:
  Oversee warranty period activities and communicate with building users and contractors to address deficiencies promptly.

• Reporting:
  Maintain all tools in the Project Management software. Prepare detailed reports on project progress, identifying milestones, potential problems, and solutions. Provide regular communications, updates, and reports throughout the project phases to the CFO, the Director, other F&O Directors, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and/or applicable stakeholder groups.
• Resource Coordination:
  Prepare and communicate estimates of probable cost and lead in the preparation of bid specifications, RFPs, and bid tabulations. Recruit and pre-qualify contractors to perform each project.
• Stakeholder Relations:
  Establish and maintain relationships with external constituents, business units, and key partner groups to understand their business needs, ensure alignment on objectives, and ensure ongoing buy-in across all project activities.
• Documentation:
  Lead in the development and maintenance of accurate and comprehensive campus facility drawings, specifications, and project files, including original construction documents,…