Project Manager, Construction

University of Miami•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, Construction. The Project Manager, Construction oversees and directs the construction management of assigned project(s). Further, the Project Manager, Construction serves as liaison between the institution and outside contractors and designers to ensure projects are completed in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Architecture, Engineering, Construction preferred

Responsibilities

Generates project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
Provides construction budgets for analysis and provides periodic budget updates.
Formulates schedules for each phase of construction and inputs into master project schedule.
Works with staff engineers to formalize construction documents.
Facilitates the bidding process, receives qualified bids, and prepares a bid summary analysis.
Prepares contract documentation in forms and amounts acceptable to lenders.
Inspects project(s) periodically to ensure compliance and schedules status meetings.
Reviews and approves consultant invoices from architects, engineers, and special inspectors.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.