Project Manager Construction

Position Details

Posting Summary


College
VP Business And Finance-DIV


Executive Area
VP Business And Finance


Department
FacilMgmt-Planning, Design & Construction

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S1710P


Job Type
Full Time, Regular


Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried


Pay Grade
G


Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus


Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.


Number of Vacancies
1


General Summary

• Oversees construction and renovation work on campus. Provides project estimates, budgets and payment of contracted work. Ensures installation of materials per project specifications. Provides recommendations and estimates for replacement and upgrades for existing facilities.

Major Duties

• Administers assigned construction and remodeling projects. Ensures compliance with plans, specifications, schedules and budgets. Maintains all required records, communications and documents.
• Prepares detailed budget and schedule for project work. Records project progress. Communicates status of project to end user and senior management. Utilizes prints and specifications for formal estimates.
• Provides supervisors and contractors with appropriate documentation, work orders, drawings and specifications. Schedules and conduct project meetings with contractors and design professionals. Obtains and distributes digital project documentation.
• Conducts daily site visits to observe compliance with construction documents and progress of schedule. Conducts progress meetings with contractors and design professionals. Identifies and resolves construction problems.
• Processes and approves contractor invoices, pays applications, changes orders, updates building records with project revisions and ensures personnel are trained on building systems.
• Works with University purchasing department to determine bidding schedule and list of qualifying bidders along with bidding specifications. Conducts pre-bid and post bid meetings. Reviews bids and makes recommendations to the construction manager.
• Coordinates with scheduling of employees and subcontractors. Ensures union notification of subcontractor utilization.
• Monitors the removal of asbestos, lead paint and other hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years' relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Project management experience.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience managing contractors or vendors.
• Working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical trades.
• Ability to interpret contracts.
• Ability to conduct on site inspections.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant industry certification.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
• Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.