Project Manager for RCS

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Project Manager for RCS manages project teams, tasks, budgets, and schedules across all phases of design and construction. Projects occur simultaneously and span architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, electronic, and landscape architecture disciplines. Construction work includes new construction, renovation, remodeling, controlled maintenance, and large-scale renovation. For renovation projects, the role may also serve as construction superintendent and design manager, coordinating communications, operations, and job-site safety as CSU’s primary point of contact.

The position reviews program requirements; determines design and delivery methods; develops and manages budgets and schedules; involves user groups; aligns projects with University policies and goals; selects and manages architects and engineers; reviews designs; coordinates regulatory compliance and University stakeholders; manages bidding and contracts; oversees contractors and in-house resources; verifies invoice performance and recommends payment; negotiates change orders; provides quality control; and documents and closes out projects through the warranty period.

The position does not supervise staff. Employment conditions include pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background checks and a physical, a valid driver’s license, essential-services reporting, shift changes as required by project needs, availability during University emergencies, and travel to University locations outside the main campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of progressive professional experience in project management or construction management; or a high school diploma/GED and 7 years of progressive professional experience in project management or construction management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services when required.
• Must be able to change shifts to meet University project needs.
• Must be available during University emergencies, including floods, fires, and snow events.
• Must travel to University locations outside the main campus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related degree.
• Ability to work successfully with varied clients, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, contractors, and the general public.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, structural, or civil design work.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret program plans and communicate with user groups to assess project needs.
• Serve as the primary design contact and identify available in-house resources with RCS architects and engineers to inform design needs and processes.
• Manage design processes, maintain communication among project entities, align client goals with University goals, and ensure design consultants follow CSU Construction Standards.
• Coordinate project impacts with CSU departments and governmental agencies.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact for occupants, trades, contractors, and others associated with a project.
• Manage internal and external trades, job-site safety, and construction activities, acting as construction superintendent and design manager as needed.
• Coordinate pre-bid meetings, ensure bidder questions are answered through addenda, evaluate bids for responsible low bidders and compliance, and issue notices of award and construction contracts.
• Create and enforce project time controls and detailed schedules, and monitor progress to ensure schedules are followed.
• Manage project teams, tasks, budgets, and schedules throughout design and construction.
• Select and manage architects and engineers; review designs and coordinate regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate project work with University groups and activities; tailor and guide approval of design and construction contracts.
• Oversee contractor activities, verify invoice performance, recommend payments, negotiate change orders, provide quality control, and document and close out projects through the warranty period.
• Oversee in-house architectural and engineering design and in-house trades.
• Provide project communications, coordination, and safety management as CSU’s primary point of contact for renovation projects.

Benefits

• The posting describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance, but does not specify individual benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level