Manager Construction Projects - Ames National Laboratory
About The Position
Ames Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Manager of Construction Projects. This position manages and coordinates all efforts required to assure compliance with building codes and contracts in the construction or modification of existing or new facilities. Responsibilities of the position include leading or coordinating construction projects such as developing a new facility; the addition, expansion or extension of an existing facility; or the renovation/alterations to an existing facility. This position collaborates with project teams, construction sites, and management. This individual will develop assignments, timetables, and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project; organizes and directs construction personnel and ensures that labor, materials and equipment are delivered in accordance with project specifications. This position helps to develop the preliminary designs, prepare scopes of work, schedules and cost estimates. This position also acts as the technical expert in contract negotiations. Evaluate safety training requirements and oversee training and safety programs within Ames Laboratory Facilities Services Group. Serve as a member of the Ames Laboratory Emergency Response Team. The successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work with Ames Laboratory staff as well as external stakeholders and contractors. The candidate will also possess strong tact and maintain positive client and workplace relations. As problems arise, this individual will need to quickly identify beneficial solutions, so problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are advantageous. Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to organize and coordinate work within various programs and projects is essential for success in this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work with Ames Laboratory staff as well as external stakeholders and contractors.
- Strong tact and maintain positive client and workplace relations.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to organize and coordinate work within various programs and projects
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in engineering, architecture or construction management
- Additional years of experience managing facilities-related construction projects
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all efforts required to assure compliance with building codes and contracts in the construction or modification of existing or new facilities.
- Lead or coordinate construction projects such as developing a new facility; the addition, expansion or extension of an existing facility; or the renovation/alterations to an existing facility.
- Collaborate with project teams, construction sites, and management.
- Develop assignments, timetables, and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project.
- Organize and direct construction personnel and ensures that labor, materials and equipment are delivered in accordance with project specifications.
- Develop the preliminary designs, prepare scopes of work, schedules and cost estimates.
- Act as the technical expert in contract negotiations.
- Evaluate safety training requirements and oversee training and safety programs within Ames Laboratory Facilities Services Group.
- Serve as a member of the Ames Laboratory Emergency Response Team.
Benefits
- Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
