Construction Manager

Required Qualifications

• Engineering and/or construction management education, training, and experience.
• Intermediate-level mathematical as well as engineering skills.
• Ability to confirm plan accuracy, develop take-offs from plans, refer to estimation resources, process accurate projects cost and manage step-by-step construction, renovation, and maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of drafting tools/techniques, ability to draft using CADD technology, application of standard architectural graphic standards and principles.
• Reading ability:
  Understand, interpret, and apply complex legal and technical documents, contracts for construction, blueprints, and schematics.
• Communicate and negotiate project requests to staff, administrators, faculty, students, and contractors.
• Writing skill:
  Prepare clear, concise, correct reports, letters, specifications, CADD drawings and estimates.
• Successfully interact with and interpret requests from a wide variety of clients, direct the work of others, work as a team member/leader, and negotiate/mitigate personnel challenges.
• Facilitation skills. Experience using personal computers.
• Prepare business correspondence, policy/proposal development reports.

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Responsible for planning, designing, estimating, scheduling, directing, and inspecting small-sized renovation and construction projects to ensure objectives are met.

• Manage, monitor and direct contracts with contractors, architects, engineers, consultants for assigned projects.
• Plan, design, schedule and estimate various requests for new construction projects, facility modification/renovation or major maintenance.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on facility conditions, renovations, and repairs.
• Develop specifications for goods and services by researching vendor data and referencing applicable codes, regulations and standards.
• Prepare project contract documents including contract change orders and addendums.
• Meet with project requestors, interpret requests for feasibility and prioritize projects.
• Assist in developing various reports, plans, budgets and schedules.
• Keep project files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

• Exceptional Benefits:
  Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Wellness and Balance:
  Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
• Professional Growth:
  Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
• Welcoming Campus:
  Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
• Tuition Benefits:
  Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
• Retirement Security:
  Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.