2026)

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager provides professional project management for design and construction projects involving university facilities. Projects may include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces, and maintenance of existing buildings and campus infrastructure. The position provides direction to project teams and coordinates work among clients, professional service providers, university personnel, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects that meet university standards and client needs. The role manages multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, including development and tracking of project scope, budgets, and schedules; contract-document review; procurement and administration of professional services and agreements; payment review and approval; change-order coordination; project reporting; and communication among stakeholders. The position also applies university policies and standards, stays current on relevant legislation, building codes, materials, methods, and safety requirements, and contributes to departmental service and project-delivery improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Three or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, contract administration, technical supervision, construction, and project management.
Ability to interpret architectural and construction drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods for designing, estimating, planning, and inspecting construction projects and managing project schedules.
Understanding of project planning, development, and evaluation principles and practices.
Experience with permitting, code compliance, and local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Ability to organize and execute small and large projects effectively.
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.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency using basic office equipment, a personal computer, and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Knowledge of building codes, ADA, planning, design, and construction.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
Ability to lift and maneuver equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.
May be required to travel, including to remote work sites.
May be required to work on-call, weekends, and evenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing computer-aided drafting (CAD).
Licenses, certifications, or registration.

Responsibilities

Provide professional direction for project teams and support successful project delivery.
Communicate consistently and reliably with clients, professional service providers, university personnel, contractors, and other project stakeholders; ensure projects are thoroughly documented and understood.
Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules for multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Manage and track budgets and schedules to support timely completion within 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 design professionals, contractors, and vendors, and administer their agreements.
Review and approve requisitions and payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.
Coordinate change orders and other issues identified during the construction phase with contractors and other personnel.
Administer rules and policies concerning architectural excellence and construction priorities, and recommend improved programs for managing construction and renovation projects.
Stay current on legislation, building codes, building materials and methods, and university design and construction standards.
Maintain awareness of project safety requirements and follow OSHA standards.
Participate in committees and task forces to improve customer service and project delivery.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or appropriate.