Construction Project Manager

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Job Summary

Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) is responsible for the planning, design and construction of the University of Michigan's physical campus. A division of Facilities and Operations under the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, our professional staff has the expertise to manage a wide range of facility construction and renovation projects. We are committed to providing outstanding customer service and safely completing projects on time and within budget. We manage projects of all sizes from new buildings to additions, major renovations, alterations and cosmetic improvements. We use a cross-functional team approach to managing projects. Each project team includes the members necessary to best meet the project's goals. A project manager is assigned to lead the project through the design and construction process.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Director of Construction:

• Contract Administration - Manage all aspects of the contract, for multiple projects from kickoff to closeout as detailed below. Review all construction-related communication for execution of the contract. Provide written instruction to contractors. Monitor construction progress. Resolve problems that arise during construction. Produce contract documents promptly such as meeting minutes, bulletins and notices of substantial completion. Review work progress versus work billed. Recommend approval of payments for contractors.
• Design/Bid-Phase Oversight - Meet with, or in some cases, lead the design team to review the progress of the documents. Give feedback on technical quality, budget, schedule, site logistics, and work activity constraints. Prepare contract 'front end' documents and perform all tasks required to bid and award the project. Read and interpret multi-discipline drawings and specifications.
• The Construction-Phase Team Initiation and Supervision - Initiate, supervise and coordinate the efforts of retained architect's field staff, engineers, commissioning agents, testing laboratories, government agencies and other professionals necessary for quality assurance and required certifications.
• Change Management - Evaluate change requests based on the contract terms. Produce and process contract change documents promptly such as construction change directives and change orders. Work with project director to resolve dispute/claim issues.
• Safety/Regulatory Agency Overview &Coordination - Understand and administer U-M's Construction Safety Guidelines and support U-M Environment, Health & Safety's efforts. Schedule and coordinate all necessary local, state and federal reviews and inspections required for occupancy.
• Project Reporting/Communication - Provide monthly project progress summaries for user groups and AEC management. Inform U-M information officer, affected user groups and municipal contacts of construction activity that will affect their respective activities.
• Coordinate project turnover with the user group occupying the space and U-M's maintenance and operations staff.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Minimum of two years of construction project management experience.
• Understanding of standard construction documents such as construction contracts, bulletins, change orders and pay applications.
• Must be able to perform all duties within the classification, with or without reasonable accommodation, including accessing various areas and buildings across campus with differing access/entry structures, gain access to areas that are located several feet from the floor, and navigate uneven surfaces.

Desired Qualifications*

• Degree from a 4-year ABET accredited engineering program or NAAB accredited first professional degree in Architecture.

• Prior experience in institutional, or commercial projects.

• Experience in the delivery of hospital/healthcare projects.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care; that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including maternity and parental leaves.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Hybrid work environment

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.