Construction Project Manager - Construction Services

Major/Essential Functions

• Lead, direct, and supervise an in-house project team of approximately 10 skilled trades personnel including carpenters, painters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and general craftsmen and several external contractors.
• Assign and schedule project team to perform construction, renovation, repairs, and installations.
• Oversee third party project related contractors, providing guidance to deliver projects cost-effectively and on schedule.
• Train, coach, and mentor staff to develop skills, craftsmanship, and safe work behaviors.
• Provide guidance to establish constructive working relationships with peers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Engage in conflict resolution.
• Facilitate daily project briefings and weekly team safety meetings.

• Interpret drawings, scopes of work, and specifications to plan project phases and coordinate work sequencing.
• Develop and manage short-term and overall project schedules.
• Ensure coordination among trades to avoid delays and rework.
• Monitor labor hours and material usage to maintain project budgets. 
• Coordinate delivery schedules, storage areas, and secure jobsite access.

• Perform rough order of magnitude estimating to support project decision.
• Submit requisition materials and/or third-party contracts.
• Prepare and submit project budget estimate, progress reporting, and cost tracking.
• Monitor project expenses and address budgetary issues.
• Report project budget issues to Engineering & Construction leadership.

• Enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, TTU safety policies, and jobsite safety procedures.
• Perform daily site inspections to identify hazards and correct unsafe conditions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment.

• Inspect work in progress and upon completion to verify craftsmanship meets TTU specifications and building codes.
• Resolve field conflicts related to construction methods, materials, or design changes.
• Coordinate inspections with fire marshal, accessibility reviewer, and other authorities.

• Work directly with campus customers, building occupants, and stakeholders to provide schedule updates and minimize disruptions to academic and research environments.
• Provide regular project progress updates to Engineering & Construction leadership.

• Punch-list and verify completion of work.
• Confirm system start-up, equipment testing, and documentation of warranties.
• Ensure work areas are cleaned and returned to operational conditions.

• Associate degree in construction management, or related field.
• Prior experience working in higher education, facilities management, or public-sector construction.
• 7+ years of field construction experience in commercial or institutional construction.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience leading multi-trade teams.
• Training or certification in OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, or NCCER.

• Support Services—Transportation & Parking, Ground Maintenance Services, Business Services
• Facilities & Construction—Facilities Maintenance, Engineering & Construction, Energy & Utilities
• Planning & Design
• Space & Resource Management
• Employee Success Center

• Strong hands-on knowledge of building systems, building codes, construction sequencing, materials, equipment, methods, quality control, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of management principles in planning, resource allocation and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, develop and evaluate options for resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with skilled trades personnel, customers, and leadership.