Facilities Project Manager bei University System of New Hampshire

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Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities Project Management and in association with Campus Stewardship and University Operations, assist clients in development of projects from initial concepts to final design and cost estimates in compliance with USNH and UNH policies, purchasing procedures and building codes. In addition, Project Management responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: planning, management of design professionals, procurement of contractors, and management of construction projects across the campus. These services will support both capital construction projects as well as standalone independent projects as assigned by the Director. Additional requirements and responsibilities will include coordination between the Facilities Project Management Department and external design professionals as well as the review of consultant construction documents for quality assurance and compliance with University Construction Guidelines. Work with USNH purchasing to procure vendors. Manage procurement contracts, vendors, manage the project budget and process all invoices and change orders.

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Manager with architectural/interior design experience for small to medium projects. (25%)

• Develop programs with campus clients to identity needs/problems and develop project programs and concepts for repair and renovation projects.

• Work with professional design consultants overseeing preparation of architectural/engineering construction documents,

  based on concepts, for repair end renovation projects in support of Facilities

  Project Management Project Managers.

• Manage external design consultants to produce coordinated construction

  drawings for construction projects. Manage the design and construction

  administration through project closeout including but not limited

  to the management and filing of all as-built project documentation for

  permanent archives.

• Present and review detailed designs with clients,

  project managers and campus constituents to assure program, design

  concept objectives and University Construction Standards are met.

• Provide technical support and research regarding materials, components and

  construction techniques used on UNH facility projects.

• Contact and work with vendors to obtain pricing information and with purchasing to coordinate bid information.

Project Manage general construction projects that may incorporate, some if not all, the construction divisions. (75%)

• Support campus move projects, including capital, small and medium sized projects.

• Meet with campus clients to determine scope of work, estimate project cost, including design, installation, furniture, equipment, moving and other

  expenses.

• Manage project specifications and general conditions into coordinated big package.

• Create Project budgets.

• Communicate with the client, contractors and vendors as to the progress of the

  project.

• Administer contracts with outside vendors to ensure contractors and

  supplier’s work conforms to contract requirements, and resolve issues as needed.

• Initiate purchase orders and change orders, track project expenses against budgets, identify

  and resolve problems in financial records and vendor payments.

• Negotiate cost of changes in work and approve invoices for payment.

• Collaborate with University Architect to select finishes, carpets, and other details as needed.

• Coordinate/serve as UNH representative for projects contracted with outside

  firms.

• Coordinate staff training by vendors.

• Provide design review of work done by outside firms to assure compliance with UNH construction

  guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in construction technology, building science, or related field and six years of related experience as manager for building renovation or alteration project, or Bachelor’s and four years of experience, or

  combination of education and experience equal to eight years.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction materials, means, and methods.

• Familiarity with building and life safety codes.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to wear/use personal protective equipment as needed on a construction site.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe for design and as-built documentation support for all small and medium sized construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, architecture, or related field.

• Experience in a college/university setting.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.  Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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