Boston University

Facilities Construction Manager

Boston University • $85K — $110K *
El Paso, TX 79936In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum ten years of construction experience in relevant roles.
  • Experience managing federal renovation projects with high-end finishes.
  • Ability to work with federal project managers on costs and budgets.
  • Proficiency in construction management software like SharePoint or ePM.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills for team management.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Manage project timelines from start to finish and report on status.
  • Oversee site inspections and ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Conduct regular job-site meetings to discuss progress and issues.
  • Review contractor work and approve invoicing accurately and promptly.
  • Control changes effectively and manage project costs.
  • Perform additional duties as required to ensure project success.

Benefits

  • Formal training and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to high-profile federal renovation projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: JMT is seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for managing a renovation on a federal project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors
  • Manage and coordinate inspection staff
  • Manage project schedule from inception to close out
  • Run project job-site meetings
  • Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
  • Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices
  • Efficient change order management and cost control
  • Report on project issues and provide status updates
  • Perform other duties as may be required


Required Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective leadership skills for managing and mentoring field staff
  • Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 10HR OSHA Safety card
  • The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
  • Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing


Required Experience

  • Minimum of ten years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative, Owner's Representative or Construction Superintendent
  • Experience with renovation projects in federal courthouses involving high end finishes and building system repair and restoration that involved the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues
  • Knowledge and experience working with Federal Government Project Managers/CORs on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
  • Experience using SharePoint or related Government construction management software (ePM, ProjNet, etc.) to communicate construction progress and process documentation.
  • Experience using MS Excel or related cost estimating software to develop Independent Cost Estimates for change order negotiations
  • Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and/or vendor specifications and plans, or similar, to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements

Preferred Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
  • Engineering in Training (EIT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
  • Experience on Federal Courthouse Renovation projects
  • Familiarity with GSA policies and procedures

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. Travel required.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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