Project Manager
University of Denver

The Department of Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for the campus community through services of its departments including Facilities Management & Operations, Energy & Sustainability, Parking Services & Mobility Services, Real Estate, and Capital Planning (including Capital Projects, Office of the University Architect, and Space Management).

Position Summary

Within the Department of Capital Planning and under the management and supervision of the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, the Project Manager (PM) position with minimal direction, performs project management of new construction and/or building renovation projects within established time and budget parameters. The PM serves as a primary representative of FMP in every stage of a project including programming, design, construction, occupancy, warranty, and close-out phases. Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Project management from project inception through closeout
• Project budget and schedule inception, monitoring, and reporting
• Contractor selection
• Contract management, invoicing, purchase orders

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Manager for the University, participating and in case overseeing a variety of types of planning, design, and construction projects. The typical work that is supported includes renovations, additions, maintenance projects, furniture replacement, exterior repairs, campus utility improvements, etc.
• Develops reports to track and continually monitor project estimated costs, budgets, actual costs, and schedules in coordination with the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, the Office of the University Architects staff, Architect of Record, Contractors, City agencies, local utilities, and the University's Procurement & Finance Department. Supports budgetary and progress reports to the Director of Capital Projects & University Architect.
• Convenes, facilitates, and/or attends meetings of the Program Representative, University Architect, Architect of Record, key engineering and design consultants, contractors and primary subcontractors during the projects. The PM guides progress to ensure user satisfaction, quality control, and timely project completion within budget.
• Coordinates proper, thorough, and timely reviews of plans, drawings, submittals, shop drawings, University standards, and code requirements.
• Makes recommendations to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects on appropriate bidding or negotiation methods and on qualifications of contractors. Participates in selecting and hiring architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Coordinates bid solicitations and/or the negotiation process and the award and issuing of construction contracts.
• Reviews and approves contractor requests for payment. Participate in the negotiation and approval of change orders within the project budget. Reports on managing and maintaining the change order log and contingency for assigned projects.
• Determines the need for, and coordinates the implementation of, required services such as soil testing, surveys, utility changes or relocations, hazardous material testing and abatement, special inspections, materials testing, demolition, data and telephone, security systems installations, city department reviews, and sign-offs.
• Maintains and distributes project files, including plans and specifications, contracts and purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, progress payments, correspondence, operating manuals, and warranty materials.
• Communication with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure an appropriate level of communication in all project stages is maintained. This role serves as a primary Point of Contact and a key responsible party for all items within the project scope.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, construction specifications, building codes, and other printed regulations as they apply to the construction industry.
• Ability to write reports, project descriptions, scope, and routine business correspondence.
• Ability to present effective information, respond to questions and concerns immediately, and facilitate satisfactory resolutions to problems.
• Must have the self-confidence and assertiveness to present and support conclusions to various groups, including high-level administrators, architects, engineers, facility staff, and stakeholders.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as square footage, area, volume, and percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts and analyze data.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and purchasing methods.
• Ability to perform complex analysis.
• Ability to make decisions using broad judgment.
• Ability to mediate and/or resolve disputes or claims.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of project management.
• Knowledge of estimating methods and the interpretation and editing of technical specifications and construction documents.
• Manage internal paperwork and/or systems input to obtain project approvals by internal management teams.
• Manage internal systems update to track project scopes, costs, and schedule throughout the duration of the project.
• Monitor project budgets to ensure that they are accurate and the balances are correct.
• Ability to organize large quantities of information, deal with frequently changing priorities, and understand and apply University and Facilities Management & Planning standards, policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple prime and sub-contractors, suppliers, Facilities Management & Planning trades, and participants from other University departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of successful architectural or engineering experience and/or construction program and project management, involving both administrative and technical responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in project management. Knowledge of basic construction techniques, systems and materials, building trades, local codes, contract law, and administration. Personal computer software applications (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Knowledge of estimating methods and the interpretation and editing of technical specifications and construction documents.
• High level of interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills. Ability to organize large quantities of information, deal with frequently changing priorities, and understand and apply University and Facilities Management & Planning standards, policies and procedures. Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple prime and sub-contractors, suppliers, Facilities Management & Planning trades, and participants from other University departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or related field of study
• Current, valid licensure as an architect, PMP Certification, professional engineer, or other related field
• Five years of experience in the management of complex operations and projects in higher education or institutional setting
• Knowledge of key industry trends and developments. Thorough understanding of current and emerging best practices for sustainability in all aspects of the site and building applications, including those of LEED and USGBC. LEED AP Certification desired.
• Experience in various project delivery types and different design and construction contracts: CMGC, design-build, design bid build, integrated project delivery.

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works both in a standard office setting and on construction site(s) with heavy equipment; can be exposed to outside weather, high places, a high noise level, chemical fumes, and dust.
• Understanding security and safety procedures, including personal protective equipment (PPE), is required.

Physical Activities

• Periodic construction site inspections. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk, and visit construction sites which requires stepping over obstacles, climbing ladders, and the ability to balance.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs.
• The job requires some driving. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 17th, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 13.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $102,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: December 23, 2024
Applications close: January 17, 2025

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