Construction Project Manager

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona’s Planning, Design and Construction department supports campus planning, design, and construction projects that advance the university’s education and research mission. The department seeks an experienced Construction Phase Project Manager to deliver large-scale capital projects, major renovations, and innovative new construction. Construction Managers lead professional teams and manage multiple projects using collaborative delivery methods including Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Job Order Contracting.

The role supports the university’s long-term Capital Plan, upholds exacting standards for design quality, innovation, sustainability, and attentive management for successful project outcomes and financial stewardship. The successful candidate will provide construction management expertise to effectively manage project scope, deliverables schedules, overall budget, contracts, and quality while serving as the university’s owner representative. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams; coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders;

advocating for client goals; resolving issues proactively; and maintaining clear, professional communication throughout the design and construction phases. The position requires strong leadership, collaboration, integrity, and customer service, and involves interaction with diverse university clients, user groups, and industry professionals. Degree in architecture, design, construction management, engineering, or related field, with relevant industry experience. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans;

life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

• Construction Administration:
  Monitors progress of construction and aligns project budget and expenditures while forecasting projected costs through the end of the project closeout and warranty period.
• Reviews and approves design and vendor invoices, GC pay applications, change orders, contractor contingency use and related ASI/RFI scope and costs.
• Works closely with contractors and vendors on owner furnished and owner installed furniture and equipment such as structured cabling, AV systems, furniture, and miscellaneous equipment procured directly by owner.

• Demonstrates successful project leadership by defining, developing and meeting project requirements, goals, budget and schedule for design and construction deliverables for construction projects.
• Oversees, directs and coordinates project budget and schedules while monitoring scope/quality.
• Manages project efforts in accordance with ABOR/UFS-PDC policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Takes ownership and is the champion of assigned projects or project tasks. Effectively leads all aspects of the project, maintaining high standards through effective leadership. Facilitates and seeks fair, consensual resolution to project challenges, issues and conflicts.

• Serves as project representative and provides appropriate opportunities to facilitate input from project delivery team and other stakeholders. Translates input to project results to create a successful project.
• Coordinates and communicates project-related issues and responses.
• Reports current status and coordinates future milestones of project to all relevant stakeholders and supervisors.
• Facilitates scheduling and coordination of work to avoid disruption of campus operations when possible.

• Reviews project design documentation and manages construction phase to ensure project requirements and that the quality and service of the design are in compliance with University design standards, and appropriate…