Job Description

Position Summary:

This position will function within the HDS Projects team as an Owner's Representative and senior level Project Manager to manage large complex capital projects from HDS' Strategic Master Plan alongside campus partners. This position's purpose is to define, plan, manage, and execute construction projects focused on meeting the mission and values of HDS and the University. This position is responsible for project planning, management and execution starting at the program level and manages and supervises project teams, scope, budget and schedule from preliminary planning through post-occupancy. Projects include program plan development, renovations, deferred maintenance, new construction, and capital development across multiple disciplines and varying levels of complexity.

Full Consideration Date: This posting will remain open until filled.

Essential Job Duties:

• Define, plan, manage, and execute multiple complex capital construction projects simultaneously from program planning through post-occupancy, including scope, budget, schedule, and team coordination.
• Develop project justification, define scope of work, analyze risks, and establish project strategies including delivery methods, contracting, funding alignment, and phasing.
• Direct and oversee design processes, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, regulations, and alignment with project goals, including review and approval of design submittals and milestones.
• Lead procurement and contracting processes including writing scopes of work, selecting consultants and contractors, negotiating contracts, and managing bidding in compliance with University and State requirements.
• Administer construction activities including contract management, monitoring progress, resolving conflicts, coordinating stakeholders, approving pay applications, and ensuring work meets project requirements.
• Coordinate project closeout and post-construction activities including inspections, documentation, warranties, training, and completion of outstanding items.
• Lead process improvement efforts, maintain technical expertise in construction and project management practices, and recommend and implement improvements to standards, processes, and coordination.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check

• Valid Driver's License

Supervision:No formal supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, i.e. Construction, Construction Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience in a lead role managing design and construction projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills are needed to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, materials, blueprints, building codes is necessary with a demonstrated history of successfully managing projects from conception to completion, within budget, and on schedule is a major advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The role demands strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle.
• The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, build rapport, and de-escalate issues is essential.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and changing project environments is important.
• Experience as an Owner's Representative in a Higher Education environment.
• IBC education and/or certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Familiarity and use of AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Smartsheet.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume with your work experience, education, certifications, and any other relevant information that align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed on the posting.

Salary Range
$100,000 - $110,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV