About This Role
This Project Manager role focuses on higher education projects within the PM/CM group. The Project Manager will oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital projects on campus, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards. The role involves close collaboration with architects, contractors, engineers, and university stakeholders from concept through project closeout.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the institution's specifications
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work
- Coordinate all phases of the project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all parties, including university staff, contractors, architects, and consultants
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, project logs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports
- Work with the planning and design teams to define project scope, objectives, and schedules
- Facilitate coordination between design professionals and university stakeholders to align project goals with institutional needs
- Review project designs for compliance with university standards, regulations, and sustainability goals
- Ensure that all applicable codes, laws, and safety standards are followed during the design and construction processes
- Manage the selection and procurement of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
- Negotiate and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions
- Oversee the bidding process and recommend contractors/vendors to senior management
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and monitor project budgets to prevent cost overruns
- Approve contractor invoices and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgetary constraints
- Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering techniques when appropriate
- Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies
- Ensure construction projects adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and institutional policies
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance and quality control
- Serve as the primary point of contact for any issues that arise during construction, resolving conflicts as they occur
- Provide regular updates to university leadership, stakeholders, and department heads on the status of projects
- Organize and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions, milestones, and action items
