Construction Project Manager I/II

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University Housing Facilities Planning is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee projects from concept through completion. This role involves partnering with architects, engineers, contractors, and campus partners to improve student living, dining, and learning spaces. The Facilities team manages a large and diverse higher education housing portfolio, including residence halls, apartment complexes, dining locations, and other facilities. This is a multi-level search, and the successful candidate may be hired at either the Construction Project Manager I or II level, depending on their qualifications. Both levels are part of the University Housing Planning office and foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
Three (3) years of commercial construction management experience (for PM I).
Demonstrated experience managing construction projects from design through completion.
Five (5) years of commercial construction management experience (for PM II).
Experience designing, estimating, and scheduling Architectural or MEP construction projects and repair work in a commercial or industrial setting (for PM II).

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Three (3) years knowledge in the application of Architectural or MEP disciplines such as: AIA, ASHRAE Commissioning, Process Management (CPMP), ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), and USGBC LEED APBD+C (for PM I).
Five (5) years knowledge in the application of Architectural or MEP disciplines such as: AIA, ASHRAE Commissioning, Process Management (CPMP), ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), and USGBC LEED APBD+C (for PM II).
Three (3) years of experience in planning and project management related to facilities projects at a major research institution of higher education or similar setting (for PM II).
A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft Project (or similar) software.
Extensive working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems engineering within university housing facilities.
Working knowledge of current State of Illinois Building, Life Safety, Accessibility, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection codes.
Knowledge of information technology data and wireless communication principles, practices, and distribution systems within buildings.
Knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM) processes.
Knowledge of USGBC LEED requirements for Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning, Optimizing Energy Performance, Refrigeration Management, Building Energy Metering, and Renewable Energy Solutions.
Knowledge in the application of AIA practices, ASHRAE standards and International Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes.
Knowledge of architectural, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC and electrical principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Responsible for budgeting, designing, estimating, scheduling, and managing architectural and/or MEP construction projects and repair work, as well as other facilities issues in connection with architectural and/or MEP systems from conceptualization though completion, in University Housing facilities.
Serve as the main point of contact and lead in the interface with University project managers, project coordinator, other University Housing Facilities Planning staff, project architects and engineers to provide pertinent technical information for consideration and/or inclusion in final design plans.
Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, architectural and/or MEP drawings and specifications for construction documents, bids, addenda, and change orders, and as requested, review and provide feedback on plans and specifications provided by Facilities and Services staff.
Inspect, analyze, survey, troubleshoot and recommend design solutions related to general building construction, plumbing, fire protection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and structural work within University Housing structures and onsite general building conditions and MEP utilities.
Review and verify architectural and/or MEP drawings, specifications and equipment for new construction and renovations to ensure consistency throughout all construction documents.
Monitors schedule, observation of construction, and reports on progress and budget in connection to architectural and/ or MEP engineering design and construction for new buildings and remodeling of existing buildings.
Evaluate and reports to Housing stakeholders comprehensive project plans/ designs, and progress updates on architectural and/or MEP engineering components of University Housing projects.
Review and verify the accuracy of project shop drawings in relation to conformance with contract documents and design intent of projects.
Ensure the installation, inspection, and testing of general construction materials and/or MEP equipment and fixtures meet construction document requirements and provide end of project punch list as needed.
Ensure all proposed new and renovated facilities meet building codes, regulations and other legal requirements related to architectural and/or MEP systems.
Participates in review of Housing facilities and the development of Housing Long Range Facilities Master Plan.
Assists with coordinating with Housing Maintenance to develop a deferred maintenance plan (for PM II).
Responsible for annual campus space survey verification for all Housing Facilities, along with coordination of space usage changes and building modifications as projects are completed (for PM II).
Responsible for coordinating updates to Housing TMA space reservation, Housing intranet building floor plan updates, and Housing Information Office floor plans and resident information (for PM II).
Responsible for verification with Planning staff that all project documents have been collected, distributed to building staff, and archived electronically and in the Facilities plan room (for PM II).
Involved in special projects or assignments such as the preparation of reports and surveys, product research and investigation of specific facility planning problems related to University Housing (for PM II).
Serve on committees to hire Professional Services Consultants as needed (for PM II).
Performs other related duties as assigned.