Construction Project Manager at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Construction Project Manager

Planning and Design Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001694)

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Job Summary

Manages capital and/or in-house projects during the design and construction phase to ensure project completion within budget, on schedule, and within scope. Determines client needs, develops designs and project timelines, monitors and forecasts budgets, and supervises contractual matters. Coordinates project effectively across multiple people and teams.

Essential Functions

• Manage resources, optimize performance of in-house higher education projects during the construction phase; provides technical guidance as needed during the project construction phase.
• Ensures compliance, develops a scope of work that accurately reflects the client’s needs and university standards.
• Establishes and manages preliminary budget; ensures the approval of project funding; reviews and approves applications for payment.
• Coordinates with clients, in-house trades, engineers, architects, and contractors to complete project; identifies potential issues and takes preventative measures.
• Maintains proper records of projects and communications; updates computer records.
• Makes recommendations for project selections; obtains reviews; coordinates with others to meet goals and objectives.

Physical Effort

Light Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Construction Project Manager

Job Family: Campus Operations

Job Sub Family: Planning, Design, & Construction

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable