Project/Construction Manager

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE

ID: 7113177
Posted: October 12, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Brief Summary of Job Description
The Project/ Construction Manager (P/CM) is the University’s owner’s representative and facilitates the delivery of projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and warranty for new and modified University facilities. The P/CM will effectively complete projects within the specified project requirements, schedule, budget, and programmatic purpose. Successful projects are achieved through active P/CM leadership and stakeholder partnering. Assigned projects will vary in scope and include complexities requiring initiative, communication, risk management thinking, and problem solving as well as knowledge of multifaceted design and construction issues and specialties. P/CM works as part of a creative team to deliver the vision of client and campus stakeholders. This P/CM position will work primarily out of the department’s Kearney office.
Job Duties
Manage a program of multiple projects. Plan and organize time and workload to accomplish
tasks and meet timelines. View projects from clients’ and stakeholders’ point of view. Operate
within procurement and budget constraints and obtain approvals when required.
Provide project management services for assigned projects in all phases including planning,
programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding,
construction, warranty and closeout. Assemble information and guide establishing scope,
schedule, cost, and quality of projects. Prepare accurate and realistic project estimates/budgets
including resource needs and time to complete project elements. Primary responsibility for all
aspects of projects from concept to occupancy. Establish the level of professional services and
project delivery method to meet project requirements. Apply knowledge of site, building systems,
materials, codes and regulations, and design practice to assess project requirements and
develop project documents and select appropriate materials and furnishings as required to fulfil
stakeholder(s) vision, programmatic needs, and facility requirements. Prepare plans,
specifications, contracts and other documents as needed for procurement efforts, project work,
and project records. Manage and direct all activities throughout the project including financial,
procurement, contractual, logistics, notifications, and compliance. Monitor project progress and
resolve problems. Overview work in order to ensure accuracy, timeliness and high quality.
Coordinate necessary approvals by Board of Regents, Coordinating Commission for Post-
Secondary Education, and other state entities. Provide required reporting items to the same.
Perform ongoing and comprehensive observation and evaluation of all aspects of the project to
ensure timely prevention, identification, and resolution of all issues requiring changes and/or
modifications. Provide detailed construction administration services including review of shop
drawings, pre-install and construction coordination, creation and resolution of Punch List, review
and assignment of warranty items and claims. Obtain complete record drawings and all
documents for project closeout.
Communication and Team Building/Coordination
Build a cohesive project team and move the team through project steps, processes and
roadblocks. Coordinate and maintain mutually effective working relationships with all
stakeholders and partners, both internal and external to the University. Proactively communicate
with stakeholders. Mitigate and resolve conflict. Enable the team to work collaboratively and
perform optimally. Ensure the timely and accurate sharing, coordination, presentation, and
reporting of all project information between campus clients, consultants, contractors, vendors,
management, and other stakeholders. Obtain concurrence and ratify project progress with all
participants to assure project success.
Conduct or participate in regular project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors,
campus clients, and others while delivering a project. Ensure key meetings, discussions, and
decisions are documented accurately and contemporarily.
Monitor and provide ongoing evaluation and feedback of work to architects, engineers and
consultants; coordinate reviews by all impacted parties and provide vetted comments to the
project team; check for and ensure incorporation of comments into documents. Monitor
construction progress through regular on-site visits/ observations to ensure compliance with
construction drawings, specifications, safety and other standards and expectations. Hold
vendors accountable for meeting all contractual obligations in a timely and professional manner.
Post ongoing status updates on monthly reports as an efficient way to communicate and
coordinate with administration and partners. Keep supervisor apprised of progress, concerns,
and any issues.
Project Analysis and Strategic Thinking
Forecast and evaluate multi-faceted design and construction issues, risks and progress to make
recommendations or corrections in the best interest of project stakeholders.
Create, review and interpret proposed project materials for appropriateness, required function
and/or institutional standard, and initiate or make revisions where appropriate.
Management of Project Finances
Ongoing management of project budgets, commitments and expenditures. Monitor the fiscal
status of projects for budgetary control and accuracy. Reconcile the budget and accounting
items.
Flexibility and Other Duties
Participate in department-wide and division-wide process improvement initiatives. Complete
the success of the University.

To apply, visit https://careers.nebraska.edu/postings/2006

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management.
Two (2) years of experience delivering successful small to medium scale capital construction projects
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software programs (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)
Demonstrated knowledge and basic skills with 2D and 3D design with an eye for attention to detail.
A valid driver’s license is required to drive a university vehicle for campus visits.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with an architecture/engineering consulting firm.
Demonstrated proficiency in REVIT, 3D design, or AutoCad.
Prior work experience as an Owner’s Representative.
Demonstrated experience with large scale and complex projects.
Demonstrated experience with project or campus planning, classroom design, and/or cost estimating.
Experience using project management systems
Demonstrated proficiency in Sketchup and/or GIS.

Preferred Licenses/ Certifications:
Registration /licensure as an architect or professional engineer or the ability to obtain registration/licensure.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Scope and years of experience are used to determine compensation within the salary range.

Ideal candidate will have verbal and written communication skills that clearly, concisely, and effectively delivers simple and complex information, adapting to the audience appropriately; the ability to learn, use, and teach others on new technologies; professional skills in a wide array of project planning and resource management; and exhibit intuitive and learned problem solving skills.