Construction Project Manager (Phoenix, AZ)
Posting Number: req20649
Department: Planning Design & Construction
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights
University Facilities Services - Planning, Design, and Construction (UFS-PDC) Project Managers lead professional teams to build innovative facilities in a beautiful campus environment for diverse clients including scientists, physicians, and educators. Construction Project Managers at the University of Arizona benefit from work-life balance, inspiring projects, campus cultural & athletic events and opportunities for student engagement.Construction Project Managers skillfully manage a wide variety of construction projects involving complex building types using collaborative delivery methods including CM at Risk, Design/Build and Job Order Contracting.
This position assists with the successful delivery of multiple University of Arizona design and construction projects on the Phoenix Bioscience Core and within the greater metropolitan Phoenix area by pro-actively supporting the Director, Capital Projects - Phoenix to fulfill the mission and goals of UFS-PDC, the University and the project stakeholders.
This position requires excellent communications skills to collaborate effectively with both UFS PDC staff and campus partners. The successful candidate should be flexible and able to work remotely at multiple project locations throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Critical thinking, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Effective Project Leadership:
- 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.
Facilitates Project Coordination and Communication:
- 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.
Provide Project Review and Management:
- 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 codes and standards.
- Ensures quality and success of design and construction by management of design and/or construction teams; review of construction documents; diligent observation of work; and monitoring of the warranty phase.
- Effectively negotiates contracts, agreements, and related documents. Provides timely and accurate management of documents and processes.
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.
Demonstrate Departmental Values:
- Develops and improves processes, resources, standards, and professional and personal skills.
- Acts as a valued resource, leads in areas of expertise, and shares lessons-learned.
- Contributes positive input to efforts such as Search Committees and Process Improvement Teams.
- Assists with maintenance of the Design & Specifications Standards Manual.
- May serve as department representative on ad hoc committees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the design and construction industry.
- Experience working at university, educational, or process-oriented environment.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $86,870 - $112,932
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
11
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$86870
Grade Range Midpoint
$112932
Grade Range Maximum
$138993
Career Stream and Level
PC4
Job Family
Design & Construction
Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
hr-client-ufsd_pbcf@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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