Construction Project Manager

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Facilities Management, Design & Construction is hiring a Construction Project Manager at the Specialist, Intermediate, or Senior level. This position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of capital construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects. The role involves managing projects from initial programming and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with institutional standards and regulatory requirements. The Construction Project Manager serves as the institution’s representative, collaborating with stakeholders including faculty, administration, facilities staff, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to achieve high-quality, sustainable, and service-oriented project outcomes while minimizing disruption to campus operations. The position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional experience (typically 1-3 years for Specialist, 3-5 years for Manager, 5-7 years for Sr. Manager) in project management.
Preference in construction project management.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management software.
Familiarity with construction site safety guidelines.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience in a customer-focused, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a client-focused, team-oriented environment.
Professional experience (typically 1-3 years) in construction project management.
Basic knowledge of quality management and commissioning processes.
Working experience with project management software such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Projects.
Basic knowledge with healthcare, laboratory or MEPT capital improvement projects and/or state building inspection procedures.
Extensive experience in a client-focused, team-oriented environment.
Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in construction project management at a large institution.
Experience with project management software such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Project.
Experience managing healthcare, laboratory and/or MEPT capital improvement projects.
Experience with commissioning processes and/or building inspection procedures.
Working knowledge of Quality Management procedures.
Understanding of the total-cost-ownership approach to project decision making and other effective practices supporting facilities stewardship.
Professional experience (typically 5-7 years) in construction project management at a large institution.
Expert/Leader experience in managing healthcare, laboratory and/or complex MEPT capital improvement projects.
Knowledge of the operating principles, major issues, governmental regulations, and code of ethics for the healthcare industry; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to healthcare related situations.
Experience with commissioning processes and/or state building inspection procedures.
Extensive experience in project management principles.
Extensive experience with project management software such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Project.
Experience in applying a total-cost-ownership approach to project decision making and other effective practices supporting facilities stewardship.

Responsibilities

Lead thorough and effective project coordination meetings among internal and external participants.
Manage a group of capital projects in construction to assure compliance with industry standards, building codes, and engineering practices.
Manage and coordinate the project decision-making process and ensure team members are aware of any changes.
Actively maintain project information in department project management system, BuildUI.
Provide briefings and reports that are accurate and contain appropriate detail.
Coordinate, conduct and/or participate in efficient, well-planned, and productive meetings throughout assigned project(s).
Ensure agreements reflect client needs and project parameters, and monitor the project to assure scope, time, and budget requirements are met.
Provide active budget management of a group of capital projects including managing the project budget, engineering/architecture fees, and contingencies.
Manage purchase orders and contracts and negotiate contract changes with assistance as needed.
Ensure projects remain on schedule throughout the course of design and/or construction.
Identify and elevate concerns to a Design & Construction Leadership team member.
Effectively communicate the project with project team members and administration.
Manage conflicts between delivering institutional objectives and project team member isolated interests.
Provide expert advice on constructability impact in the formulation of schedules during the design phase.
Manage schedules actively and accurately during projects to enforce contract requirements.
Build effective relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders to assess needs and expectations and monitor the performance of project team.
Plan the sequencing and scheduling of capital improvement projects in coordination with administration.
Provide technical and administrative support and guidance to other project managers and members of internal project teams.
Manage complex budgets and contracts that are funded by multiple sources, including engineering and architectural fees and contingencies.
Collaborate with the project team in the development of project schedules and recommend the use of schedule incentive clauses in contract documents to administration.
Have knowledge and communicate project delivery requirements and customer expectations.
Coach and mentor team members in effective project management skills and all aspects of contract management.