Construction Project Manager (Alterations)
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Job Location:
Amherst, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Alterations theConstruction Projects Manager this positionis responsible forthe project management and supervision for Alterations construction projectsutilizingboth in-house resources and external consultants contractors and andidentifyingthe mostcostseffective and efficient delivery of projects is key tothe success.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate and manage project activities with both in-house resources and outside consultants contractors and vendors.
- Identifymostcost effectiveblend ofinhouseand contracted services to deliver projects.
- Manage and lead the planning and design process forassignedconstruction projects. This includes preparing requests for proposals for design services and reviewing planning and contract documents prepared by outside consultants to ensure compatibility withuniversitystandards and requirements.
- Generate and manage budgets estimates and contracts for construction and update project cost throughout the course of the project including identifying and generating change orders as required.
- Generate project schedules from concept through completion including design phases procurement and construction. Update the schedule throughout the project and provide explanations for any changes.
- Manage project communication to provideproject relatedinformation to all parties involved. This includes generatinga projectcommunication schedulingmatrixand leading project coordination meetings and generating standardized project update documents.
- In partnership with the other Alterations Department supervisorsand projectmanagersmanagethe Alterations Department trades staff shop and assets (tools equipment materials vehiclesetc). This includes enforcing department and university personnel policies scheduling and forecastingtradesstaff requirementspurchasingand repairing tools / equipment / vehicles and other related tasks.
- Utilize construction experience and best practices for efficient resource and how to bestprocureconstruction materials equipment and service labor.
- Maintainproficiencyin various computer software applications including but not limited to construction project management software (eBuilder) Microsoft Office (Word Excel ProjectPowerpoint) and various database and billing programsutilizedat UMass.
- Prepare and present writtenoraland graphic presentations as may berequiredto support the projects assigned.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Bachelor degree in architecture engineering business or construction related fields and five (5) years of construction experience to include project management and supervisionoranAssociatedegree in architecture engineering business or construction related fields and a minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience to include project management and supervision or minimum of ten years of construction experience to include project management and supervision.
- Must hold a current Massachusetts Construction Supervisors license (CSL) orbe able to obtain the CSL within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to supervise and effectively manage and coordinate all aspects of a construction project from start to finish. Ability to effectively coordinate this work with affected campus faculty and staff.
- Requires the ability to access all areas of construction sites and university facilities including climbing ladders and scaffolding as well as to enter confined spaces to assess conditions and perform inspections of existing conditions and/or new work.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication. Great customercommunicationsskillsa must.
- Demonstrated capability to use word processing spreadsheets and other software-based systems.
- Valid Class D Drivers License.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Requires the ability to access all areas of construction sites and university facilities including climbing ladders and scaffolding as well as to enter confined spaces to assess conditions and perform inspections of existing conditions and/or new work.
Additional Details
Works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Alterations who reviews work for conformance with business plan division unit plan departmental instructions procedures and policies. Assures compliance with all departmental and University rules and regulations.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 1st shift (7am-3pm)
Salary Information
Level 30
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- Cobol
- Environmental Consultancy
- Facility Management
- Insulation
- Asic
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
