Construction Manager

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • $5,000 - $7,567

About The Position

Your primary function of this position is to serve as WSU's Construction Manager with Facilities Services, overseeing the work of consultants, contractors, and WSU staff. You are responsible for developing and managing budgets, directing construction activities, and ensuring proper inspection of multiple minor capital projects delivered through Public Works bids or by WSU shops. In this role, you provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to staff while ensuring projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with university standards. Additional Information: This is a full time ( 100 % FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. Monthly Salary: $5,000 - $7,567 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field, from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years related experience with demonstrated competence to perform duties
• A professional license/registration applicable to the position specialty may be required
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible construction related experience will be considered in lieu of the listed degree and experience requirement
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, public works and/or General Construction/Construction Management contracting
• Experience communicating with diverse constituencies
• Knowledgeable of construction computer applications

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of consultants, contractors, and WSU staff
• Developing and managing budgets
• Directing construction activities
• Ensuring proper inspection of multiple minor capital projects delivered through Public Works bids or by WSU shops
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to staff
• Ensuring projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with university standards

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees