Sr Construction Project Manager Job Springfield area,Illinois USA,Construction

Position: Sr Construction Project Manager (5012)

Overview

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for the scope, budget, and schedule management, contract administration, design and construction, and programming execution on assigned campus projects from conception to completion. This role includes supervision of assigned project management staff and administration of planning, design, bid & award, construction, and post-construction phase services provided to the campus by Facilities Management for their projects and all assigned project managers.

The incumbent is accountable to the University for all assigned capital construction projects and to subordinate Project Managers to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the expected quality parameters.

Examples of Duties

Provide project management skills and leadership: supervise and lead design and construction execution for all assigned projects to self and to direct reports, including scope, budget, contracts, and schedule which have been established during the planning phase of capital projects. Participate during planning and design, development of project requirements, and selection of project consultants.

Supervise and lead assigned project management staff.

Supervise and manage procurement of construction services and construction execution including contract document administration, budget and schedule management, and project closeout while maintaining the University’s requirements for project quality, cost and time.

Assume full accountability for the team’s adherence to the procedures/protocol for administration of contract documentation, including bond documentation, certificate of insurance documentation, review of draft documents required for approval by the Board of Trustees, and review of contracts for contractors and architects/engineers. Ensure the quality and accuracy of all contract documents and provide training and coaching to staff to maintain oversight and attention to detail.

Work with the Director of Capital Programs for Project Management to develop, review, and implement Facilities Management policies and procedures related to project management and be fully accountable for their implementation.

Supervise and administer project conceptualization development with other professionals and administrators.

Coordinate activities with the Capital Development Board for design, construction, project delivery, and partnering.

Supervise and lead the approved process for the selection of construction managers and other contractors to be recommended for employment by the University or Capital Development Board.

Direct the development of pre-construction and construction professional services agreements for construction managers and other contractors, and a standard format regarding the scope of professional services. Coordinate the scope of professional services required for each project with Project Managers and Associate Directors.

Ensure all projects are compliant with federal, state, and University rules and regulations affecting contract administration and procurement of professional services and materials and labor for new construction, remodeling, renovation, and minor repairs.

Lead contract dispute resolution efforts with contractors and construction managers on all construction projects.

Take corrective actions and make decisions as necessary to improve performance of delayed projects.

Utilize interpersonal skills to coordinate and mitigate multiple personal risks among several stakeholders.

Predict project risks and take appropriate mitigating measures before they occur.

Responsible for the health and safety of university users and building occupants during construction.

Utilizes the CMMS (Asset Essentials/Brightly) work order system to track work assignments and enter labor/materials for the Capital Programs department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.

Eight (8) years of commercial construction management experience.

Note:

Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work…