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Type of Position:
Construction and PlanningNo
Job Type:
RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:
Senior Construction, Planning & Designhttps://fama.uark.edu/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Senior Construction Project Manager - Research Facilities role advances the University’s excellence in research by delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and specialized research environments that are safe, compliant, reliable, and sustainable. The Construction Project Manager ensures that facilities enable cutting-edge discovery and interdisciplinary collaboration by aligning design and delivery with programmatic needs, research standards, and stakeholder requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serves as the primary liaison among design consultants, contractors, principal investigators, Environmental Health & Safety, and campus stakeholders.
-Communicates program requirements for labs, core facilities, vivarium and animal-care, nano/cleanroom spaces, etc. (ventilation rates, pressurization, ACH, temperature/humidity ranges, filtration, hood counts, shielding, and cleanroom classifications) with the stakeholders to ensure functionality, safety, and sustainability goals.
- Reviews drawings/specifications for constructability, compliance with research requirements, and life-cycle performance; Leads coordination of value engineering and risk mitigation.
- Manages scope, schedule, budget, contracts, change orders, pay applications, warranty, and project closeout; upholds documentation and audit readiness.
- Coordinates infrastructure systems required to support high-performance research facilities
- Coordinates long-lead specialty equipment; enforces quality, safety, and infection/biosecurity controls; manages phasing in active buildings.
- Coordinates commissioning and performance verification of specialized systems (HVAC, fume hoods, BSCs, cleanroom controls, radiation shielding, specialty utilities, redundancy, and emergency power).
- Coordinates user training, SOP integrations, and O&M documentation; confirm regulatory readiness, and handoff.

Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least five (5) years managing research facility projects (wet/dry labs, vivarium, core instrumentation suites, nano/cleanroom spaces, etc.)

• Experience in specialized systems for research facilities (HVAC, cleanroom controls, biosafety containment, and redundancy systems)

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations in highly regulated research environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Construction Management or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher education

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience with complex building systems commissioning and construction delivery methods (CMAR, Job Order Contracting, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the complexity and compliance rigor needed for high-performance research environments

• Familiarity with construction codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE) and research facility compliance (biosafety, cleanroom standards)

• Knowledge of data protection expectations for research infrastructure (e.g., CMMC domains when applicable)

• Strong knowledge of construction project lifecycle: planning, design coordination, procurement, and closeout

• Ability to develop and manage construction project budgets

• Proficiency in construction documentation tools (Bluebeam, Procore, BIM platforms)

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage phased construction in occupied research facilities

• Skilled in budget and schedule control, change management, and contract administration

• Understanding of commissioning processes for specialized systems (HVAC, cleanrooms, biosafety containment)

Additional Information:

$99,309 - $114,205Cover Letter/Letter of Application, ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry Check