Construction Manager

** Please provide an additional page with your resume that outlines the required qualifications and how you meet each one.

NOTE:

While this position location is San Marcos, you may, on occasion, be assigned a project at the Round Rock campus, which would require frequent travel between campuses for the duration of the project.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 2027131

Posting/Functional Title

University Pay Plan Title

Location

Location San Marcos

Department

Department Facilities Planning Design

Recruitment Type

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Funding Source

Funding Source Permanent

Monthly Salary

Monthly Salary $5,624.00

Job Category

Job Category Exempt

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Verifiable, progressively responsible experience in office and field project management within the construction industry.
• Verifiable, progressively responsible experience preparing construction project cost estimates.
• Verifiable, progressively responsible experience providing team leadership and supervision.
• Ability to assist in assessing the scope of small-scale renovation and maintenance projects.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and related construction documents and explain project requirements and details to others.
• Experience using AutoCAD to make minor revisions to existing project drawings.
• Ability to present and interact professionally with stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and university personnel, including being able to prepare clear, concise, grammatically accurate documentation and correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating small-scale renovation or maintenance projects in higher education or commercial construction.
• Knowledge of construction trade standards, codes, regulations, and laws.
• Knowledge of building trades practices, including planning, estimating, drafting, and inspection.
• Familiarity with university construction standards and construction materials.
• Experience using project management software.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Knowledge of ADA accessibility requirements and applicable life safety codes and regulations.
• Experience with Sediment & Erosion Control.
• Experience with historical preservation projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction or Engineering

Job Description

Under the close supervision of the Associate Director for Special Projects, this position is primarily responsible for office and field coordination of small-scale Special Projects, including renovation and maintenance projects. The position assists with project planning, estimating, scheduling, construction coordination, and inspection to ensure assigned projects meet established scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

Job Duties

The Construction Manager I’s duties include preparing estimates, assisting with schedules, coordinating the work of outside consultants and construction teams on small-scale Special Projects. Additional details are as follows:

• Meet with project requesters to clarify project needs and assist in assessing feasibility and scope.
• Assist with development of specifications for goods and services by researching vendor data and referencing applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
• Prepare project cost estimates and assist in developing reports, plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Review project plans and specifications and communicate project requirements to contractors, consultants,…