2026)

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

43d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager will provide professional project management of design and construction projects for university facilities. Projects may include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces, and maintenance of existing buildings and campus infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
Six or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, contract administration, technical supervision, and construction and project management.
Proven ability to interpret architectural/construction drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology in designing, estimating, planning, and inspecting construction projects and managing project schedules.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
Experience with permitting, code compliance, and local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Proven effective abilities to organize and execute small and large projects.
Effective technical writing skills sufficient to author contracts, specifications, reports, and general office, university or departmental policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of complex and detailed technical contract language.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proven proficiency using basic office equipment, personal computer, and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word software.
A demonstrated knowledge of building codes, ADA, planning, design, and construction.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing Computer aided drafting (CAD).
Licensees/Certifications/Registration

Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership, management, organization, and communication skills. Provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university standards.
Provide professional direction for project teams to achieve common goals and successful projects.
Provide consistent, timely, and reliable communication between all project stakeholders, including clients, professional service providers, university personnel, and contractors, to ensure that projects are thoroughly documented and understood.
Lead the development of project scope, budget, and schedule for multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Manage and track project budgets and schedules to ensure timely completion of projects within the established budgets and develop reports as directed.
Maintain up-to-date project reporting.
Coordinate in-house review of contract documents with appropriate departments and staff.
Procure services of design professionals, contractors, and vendors, and administer agreements.
Review and approve requisitions and payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.
Coordinate with contractors and other personnel as necessary to manage change orders and any other issues identified during the build phase.
Administer rules and policies relating to architectural excellence and construction priorities, and recommend new and improved programs for effectively managing construction and renovation projects.
Stay abreast of legislation, building codes, building materials and methods, and university design and construction standards.
Learn and maintain awareness of project safety requirements, following OSHA standards.
Participate in committees, task forces, etc. to improve the departmental mission of excellent customer service and project delivery.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.