Facilities Project Manager III

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Facilities Project Manager III to provide project management services for moderate to large size capital projects for renovation or new construction of campus facilities. Responsibilities include leading the project team and coordination of project activities on assigned capital projects with primary responsibility for management and coordination of design phase activities; administering professional services agreements between owner and consultants; and serving as the primary contact for the university client and design professionals (architects, engineers, cost consultants, and other specialized consultants). This position also coordinates and monitors work of design professionals to assure compliance with the building program (requirements for the project), user requirements, university requirements, and standards for high quality architectural and engineering design; develops project budget and manages project funds throughout the life of the project; assures that all required project approvals are obtained as appropriate; and works as a team with the ISU construction manager on assigned projects. This position will be expected to handle moderate to large capital projects with autonomy and with substantial ingenuity. The successful candidate will possess good communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to lead diverse project teams with conflicting interests, needs or requirements; and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Level Guidelines • Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals • Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude • Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action • Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices • Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff • May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) • May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist • Provides guidance to students Facilities Planning and Management is a service organization working to enrich, support and preserve the Iowa State University campus. We are composed of more than 450 full-time and a large number of student employees dedicated to trades, support and professional services to the University. The term "facilities" refers to all the buildings, grounds, walks, drives, parking lots, and utility systems belonging to ISU, which means our staff covers nearly every facet of campus. We are dedicated professionals with very diverse skills working to provide the University community with a safe, comfortable and usable campus environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Good communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Be detail oriented
Ability to lead diverse project teams with conflicting interests, needs or requirements
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field
Experience in utilities construction
Experience in the management and design or institutional or commercial building projects, especially in an academic higher education environment
Experience with large, complex and multi-phased projects
Experience with sustainable design and construction standards, techniques, and methods

Responsibilities

Leading the project team and coordination of project activities on assigned capital projects with primary responsibility for management and coordination of design phase activities
Administering professional services agreements between owner and consultants
Serving as the primary contact for the university client and design professionals (architects, engineers, cost consultants, and other specialized consultants)
Coordinates and monitors work of design professionals to assure compliance with the building program (requirements for the project), user requirements, university requirements, and standards for high quality architectural and engineering design
Develops project budget and manages project funds throughout the life of the project
Assures that all required project approvals are obtained as appropriate
Works as a team with the ISU construction manager on assigned projects
Handle moderate to large capital projects with autonomy and with substantial ingenuity