Construction Project Mgr. II
About The Position
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PROJECT & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Manage a diverse portfolio of UF/IFAS construction, renovation, capital‑improvement, and utility‑infrastructure projects across the state. Identify and prioritize projects related to deferred maintenance, facility upgrades, and infrastructure needs. Develop project scopes and negotiate contracts with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. Coordinate closely with user groups to ensure project requirements, timelines, and expectations are met. Oversee construction activities from planning through warranty and close‑out, ensuring full compliance with funding regulations and UF procedures. Provide technical expertise and leadership to other IFAS/FPO project managers. Travel to UF/IFAS locations statewide, including occasional overnight trips using a state vehicle. FACILITIES ANALYSIS & STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS Assess existing facilities and infrastructure to develop solutions that reduce deferred‑maintenance backlogs with minimal supervision. Research, analyze, and interpret data for special projects, communicating findings to construction and maintenance teams. Recommend updates to policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and project delivery. COLLABORATION ON MAJOR UF PROJECTS Partner with UF Planning, Design & Construction on major IFAS projects to ensure alignment with IFAS goals and user needs. Support project managers and stakeholders throughout planning, design, and construction phases. Travel to project sites as needed to support coordination and ensure project objectives are met.
Requirements
- Master's degree in in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning or building construction and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- State university system facilities management preferred.
- Expertise in renovation and construction management.
- Experience in site planning.
- Knowledge of UF Project Tracker, myUF MarketPlace, STARS, Autodesk, BIM 360, and Maxpanda.
- Ability to adapt easily to new and changing software.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to secure key stakeholder investment.
- Understanding of UF funding regulations in relationship to construction purchases.
- Understanding of utilities, blueprints, and basic maintenance equipment.
- Experience with building permitting, especially EH&S requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of UF/IFAS construction, renovation, capital‑improvement, and utility‑infrastructure projects across the state.
- Identify and prioritize projects related to deferred maintenance, facility upgrades, and infrastructure needs.
- Develop project scopes and negotiate contracts with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate closely with user groups to ensure project requirements, timelines, and expectations are met.
- Oversee construction activities from planning through warranty and close‑out, ensuring full compliance with funding regulations and UF procedures.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership to other IFAS/FPO project managers.
- Travel to UF/IFAS locations statewide, including occasional overnight trips using a state vehicle.
- Assess existing facilities and infrastructure to develop solutions that reduce deferred‑maintenance backlogs with minimal supervision.
- Research, analyze, and interpret data for special projects, communicating findings to construction and maintenance teams.
- Recommend updates to policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and project delivery.
- Partner with UF Planning, Design & Construction on major IFAS projects to ensure alignment with IFAS goals and user needs.
- Support project managers and stakeholders throughout planning, design, and construction phases.
- Travel to project sites as needed to support coordination and ensure project objectives are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
