Project Manager for RCS

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

5d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

This position manages project teams, tasks, budgets, and schedules throughout all phases of design and construction. Projects are conducted 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 which the position may serve as both project manager and superintendent. The role ensures project objectives are achieved while minimizing disruption to other University activities and functions. Work includes reviewing program requirements; determining design and delivery methods; developing and managing budgets and schedules; facilitating user-group involvement; aligning projects with University policy; selecting and managing architects and engineers; reviewing designs; addressing regulatory compliance; coordinating with University groups; managing bidding and contracts; overseeing contractors; verifying invoice performance and recommending payment; negotiating change orders; providing quality control; and documenting and closing out projects through the warranty period. The position also oversees in-house architectural and engineering design and in-house trades, and serves as superintendent on renovation projects, handling communication, coordination, and safety as CSU’s primary point of contact.

Requirements

A 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 when required to provide essential or emergency services.
Must be available for shift changes to meet University needs and on-call during University emergencies such as floods, fires, or snow.
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 diverse 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 planning and communicate with user groups to understand project needs.
Act as the primary design contact, identify available in-house resources with RCS architects and engineers, and inform the design process.
Manage design processes, maintain communication among project participants, align client goals with University goals, and ensure design consultants follow CSU Construction Standards.
Oversee projects and coordinate their impacts with CSU departments and governmental agencies.
Serve as the onsite point of contact for occupants, trades, contractors, and others associated with projects.
Manage internal and external trades and job-site safety, serving as construction superintendent in addition to project manager and design manager.
Coordinate pre-bid meetings, respond to bidders’ questions through addenda, evaluate bids for lowest responsible bidder and compliance, and issue notices of award and construction contracts.
Create and enforce project time controls, develop detailed schedules with project participants and customers, and monitor progress to ensure schedules are followed.
Manage project budgets, duration, consultants, designs, contracts, contractor activities, invoices, change orders, quality control, documentation, and closeout through the warranty period.
Oversee in-house architectural and engineering design and in-house trades.