Construction Manager
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role is responsible for all phases of construction and renovation projects in assigned areas, including setting priorities, schedules, and budgets. The Construction Manager supervises staff, including hiring, disciplining, and developing performance. They ensure facility performance meets user needs, maintain communication with all parties involved, and maintain records for historical resources. The position involves directing project managers, planners, and coordinators, working with leadership on capital planning, reviewing and approving project requests, performing construction walk-throughs, and overseeing the finalization of construction project designs, drawings, and specifications. Additionally, the role involves overseeing and directing work of staff employees, including hiring, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and professional development, as well as developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) using the work management system database and custom reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline and 3 years of construction experience required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Managerial skills acquired while working under a Contractor, Construction Manager or another expert in the construction industry preferred
Nice To Haves
- Advanced knowledge of construction procedures, building and safety compliance and sound financial estimation skills preferred
- Certified Healthcare Constructor preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all phases of construction and renovation projects in assigned area of responsibility.
- Sets priorities, schedules and budgets.
- Supervises staff, including hiring, disciplining, developing performance for staff.
- Ensures facility performance meets the needs of users, maintains communications with all parties involved.
- Maintains records for historical resource.
- Directs project managers, planners, and coordinators in all phases of project management to meet customer requirements.
- Works directly with leadership on short- and long-range capital planning.
- Directs construction supervisors, scheduler/planners, and other staff in the completion of assigned projects while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
- Reviews, approves, and audits all project requests and assigns the appropriate staff to ensure work load balancing.
- Performs routine and complex construction walk throughs to ensure safety and quality standards are being followed.
- Reviews, approves, and has oversight for finalizing construction project designs, drawings, and specifications to ensure documents meet design standards, align with proper code, and support existing building infrastructure.
- Oversees and directs work of staff employees, including hiring, performance management, setting priorities, coaching, mentoring, and staff professional development.
- Develops and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) utilizing the work management system database and custom reports to monitor productivity and financial accountability to ensure customer satisfaction for each project.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
