The Construction Manager for Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) serves as the liaison between RHS departments and the Planning and Projects office (PPO) to coordinate and oversee medium and large PPO projects IPF minor project needs and day to day facilities and infrastructure projects with an emphasis on space alterations and improvements; directly supervises divisional projects under $250000 and serves as a customer representative on IPF projects exceeding $250000; oversees the design process project budgets installation construction and closeout of RHS projects.
The role involves working closely with contractors vendors consultants and university stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and in alignment with university standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills to work effectively with a diverse population the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions. The position requires moderate physical effort and includes visiting interior and exterior work sites.
All positions in RHS are designated as critical the event of a university closure modification or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency conditions you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community. If you have a permanent on-going and/or pervasive condition that may impede your ability to work on-site please contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) at
Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years of college technical or vocational school with an Associates degree in Engineering or a related field such as Construction Management; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction industrial design and project management; demonstrated knowledge of construction project processes including scheduling and budgeting. Demonstrated ability to interpret construction documents and communicate effectively with contractors vendors consultants and stakeholders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid vehicle operators license is required at the time of hire.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field such as Construction Management or Architecture. Familiarity with MSU policies and procedures or experience in a higher education or institutional facilities environment is preferred. Additional desirable experience includes knowledge of APPA Facilities Management training proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams Excel Word PowerPoint) and experience with Planon and EBS systems.
The job requires moderate physical effort and involves visiting interior and exterior work sites and entering plenums and mechanical rooms for inspection up to 25% of the time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Cover letter resume and 3 professional references.
Monday- Friday 7am-4pm with occasional evening and weekends depending on business needs.
Required Experience:
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