Construction Project Manager I​/II - University Housing

Construction Project Manager I/II - University Housing

University Housing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundreds of employees across units working together to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions.

With 26 residence halls, three apartment complexes, nine dining locations, multiple storage facilities, miles of sidewalk, a quad and so much more to care for, our Facilities team has its hands full. University Housing Facilities include maintenance, facility planning, engineering, interior design and building service.

This is a multi-level search with one position to be filled. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Construction Project Manager I or II level.

A member of the University Housing Planning office performs duties involved in the design, planning and construction of new buildings, remodeling projects, and maintenance repair work. Projects include work of an architectural and/or engineering nature and can range in scope from minor repair projects to extremely complex renovation and new construction projects.

All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.

A member of the University Housing Planning office is responsible for managing construction, renovation, and maintenance projects, with a focus on architectural and MEP systems. In addition to overseeing project budgets, schedules, and compliance, the candidate provides technical expertise during the design and planning phases, serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants, and ensures that projects meet University Housing standards and regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for budgeting, designing, estimating, scheduling, and managing architectural and/or MEP construction projects and repair work, as well as other facilities issues in connection with architectural and/or MEP systems from conceptualization through completion, in University Housing facilities.
• Serve as the main point of contact and lead in the interface with University project managers, project coordinators, other University Housing Facilities Planning staff, project architects and engineers to provide pertinent technical information for consideration and/or inclusion in final design plans.
• Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, architectural and/or MEP drawings and specifications for construction documents, bids, addenda, and change orders, and as requested, review and provide feedback on plans and specifications provided by Facilities and Services staff.
• Inspect, analyze, survey, troubleshoot and recommend design solutions related to general building construction, plumbing, fire protection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and structural work within University Housing structures and onsite general building conditions and MEP utilities.
• Review and verify architectural and/or MEP drawings, specifications and equipment for new construction and renovations to ensure consistency throughout all construction documents.
• Monitor schedule, observe construction, and report on progress and budget in connection to architectural and/or MEP engineering design and construction for new buildings and remodeling of existing buildings. Evaluate and report to Housing stakeholders comprehensive project plans/designs and progress updates on architectural and/or MEP engineering components of University Housing projects.
• Review and verify the accuracy of project shop drawings in relation to conformance with contract documents and design intent of projects. Ensure the installation, inspection, and testing of general construction materials and/or MEP equipment and fixtures meet construction document requirements and provide end‑of‑project punch list as needed.
• Ensure all proposed new and renovated facilities meet building codes,…