Facilities Construction Manager III

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) is seeking a Facilities Construction Manager III to provide construction management services for moderate to large capital projects involving renovation and new construction of campus facilities supporting Iowa State University's teaching, research, and outreach mission. The position serves as the University's Owner's Representative during construction and provides construction management, coordination, and construction administration services to support successful project delivery. The role works closely with contractors, project managers, consultants, and campus stakeholders to support project progress, resolve construction-related issues, and maintain effective communication throughout construction. It observes work in progress to verify that materials and equipment are installed in accordance with contract documents, applicable codes, and university standards. The position manages multiple projects simultaneously, with aggregate project budgets totaling up to $80 million. The successful candidate will have strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; be detail-oriented and proactive in problem solving; and be able to lead diverse project teams with differing interests, needs, and priorities while managing concurrent projects. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented and proactive problem-solving ability.
Ability to lead diverse project teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Experience managing construction activities for commercial, institutional, or similarly complex building projects.
Experience with construction administration, contractor coordination, and monitoring construction quality.
Experience interpreting construction documents, building codes, and applicable construction standards.
Experience with public sector construction projects, including procurement policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the University's Owner's Representative during construction for assigned projects.
Provide construction management, coordination, and construction administration services to support successful project delivery.
Work with contractors, project managers, consultants, and campus stakeholders to support project progress, resolve construction-related issues, and maintain effective communication.
Observe work in progress to ensure installation of materials and equipment complies with contract documents, applicable codes, and university standards.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, with aggregate project budgets totaling up to $80 million.
Lead diverse project teams with differing interests, needs, and priorities while managing concurrent projects.