Engineering and Architecture Program Manager (Senior Project Manager)

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$91,884 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be assigned projects on the CU Denver campus. The Senior Project Manager is typically assigned a project at conception and will manage the project through all phases of planning, construction, and close-out. The Senior Project Manager may be managing upwards of twenty projects at various stages of the project life-cycle depending on project type, volume, and University needs. Throughout the course of a project, the Senior Project Manager will work with internal University clients, departments, stakeholders, Facilities Building Maintenance and Operations, and University Service Providers such as the Office of Institutional Planning, EH&S, Office of Information Technology, University Police, Electronic Security, and Grants and Contracts as appropriate. The position will develop strong relationships with architectural and engineering firms, consultants, and contractors. This position will have opportunities to serve on project oversight committees, design team and contractor selection committees, and internal department committees. The work varies from smaller office renovations to large multi-million dollar ground up new construction. Modifying space on campus is a constant process ranging from creating the best facilities for the student population to new lab space for cutting edge medical research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university in construction management, architecture, architectural engineering, construction engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related degree
Six (6) years of construction project management experience in the alteration, modification and remodel of small ($25K) to large ($10M+) renovation and capital projects for institutional or commercial buildings which must have included at least one year experience in planning/cost estimating work
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar document management/review software
Excellent oral and written communication and customer services skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the institution.
Must possess a current, valid Colorado Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in design and construction administration of buildings and remodel projects in an institutional, higher education, or similar setting.
Experience working for organizations with construction standards and guidelines.
Experience with construction project management platforms
Experience with State of Colorado, Office of the Architect, and State Buildings Program contractual agreements, or similar.
Experience in Design/Build or Construction Management/General Contractor project delivery methods.