PROJECT MANAGER

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Location Rolla
Full/Part Time Full-Time
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Design and Construction Management

Design & Construction Management oversees the planning, design, and delivery of construction and renovation projects that support campus facilities. The department manages large-scale capital projects and works with campus partners, consultants, and contractors to deliver functional, high-performance spaces. Recent and ongoing projects include the Innovation Lab, Welcome Center, Protoplex, and Bioplex.

Job Description

Performs professional architectural and/or engineering project management services and analysis for design and construction projects. Acts as the main point of contact and manages design and construction projects from project initiation through bidding and remains involved in the project through construction completion and closeout. Oversees the consultant selection and hiring process for architectural and engineering consultants. Coordinates and facilitates design review meetings with project stakeholders. Ensures consultants are following applicable codes and University design standards. Maintains project design schedule, project budget integrity and controls project expenditures.

Key Responsiblities:

• Coordinate communication between design consultants and internal and external stakeholders for capital projects.
• Facilitate and participate in technical and code plan review for capital projects, ensuring compliance with university design standards, applicable building codes, and constructability.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor budget and cost performance for construction projects.
• Evaluate and recommend selection of architects and engineering teams for project design.
• Provide strong leadership to the design process and in the resolution of design decisions. Give consideration to code requirements, Life Cycle Costs, and constructability in leading the resolution of challenges with design decisions that are in alignment with the established goals and requirements for the project.
• Lead project design committees through decision making processes and facilitate consensus building among varied stakeholders with different perspectives and competing requirements.
• Evaluate and approve consultant and contractor pay requests and change order requests.
• Prepare, track, and monitor progress of design and construction schedules for construction projects.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and approval requests for Board of Curators.
• May negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders.
• May act as a subject matter expert and resource for leadership and colleagues for specific design discipline questions, project issues, estimates, and building code review and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• 6 years project management experience for capital construction projects
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain by comity in the State of Missouri within 6 months of hiring
• University/Higher Education project management experience
• Architectural or engineering design and construction document production and review experience
• Experience and knowledge of Construction Manager at Risk delivery method
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMP-CP certification

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $75,000 to $130,000

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 12
University Title: PROJECT MANAGER
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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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