Senior Construction Project Manager

Broward College•Boulder, CO

19h•$64,865 - $74,595•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the owner representative for Broward College, working with campus representatives to plan, develop, and complete construction projects. Under limited direction, analyzes user requests and develops educational construction-related specifications. Oversees assigned building construction projects from start through completion, inspection, and occupancy, ensuring compliance with construction documents, codes, regulations, College standards, budgets, and schedules. Ensures architects, engineers, contractors, and other vendors fulfill their contractual obligations. Provides oversight, guidance, and training to Construction Project Managers and performs related duties as assigned. The position requires travel among College campuses; occasional travel in the tri-county area may also be required, with reimbursement according to College Policy 6.21. As designated Essential Personnel, the employee may be called upon to respond to College emergency closures as defined in Policy 3.35. The role monitors and evaluates construction projects, administers construction processes, reviews project budgets, schedules, contracts, compliance, and quality, coordinates with internal departments and external professionals, and reviews construction submittals and change requests. It also contributes to facility planning, renovations, project scopes and specifications, and construction document review for compliance with applicable Florida laws and regulations. Broward College describes its culture as grounded in competence, care, character, composure, and courage, emphasizing service to students and colleagues, mutual respect, resilience, thoughtful decision-making, integrity, transparency, and honesty. The position is full-time, regular, based at Central Campus, and scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. The listed salary is $64,865–$74,595, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 12 years of experience in construction management or a related field.
Knowledge of construction project planning and organization, including construction methods, materials, tools, and terminology.
Knowledge of CSI MasterFormat, Florida Building Code, ADA, life-safety requirements, cost estimates, specifications, and budget control.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, job-costing, online collaboration, scheduling, estimating, and internet search software.
Ability to give presentations and provide training to groups.
Ability to use Procore, Workday, Archibus, and other designated software; specific training will be provided upon employment.
Ability to understand, prepare, and review requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, contracts, plans, and specifications.
Ability to work under pressure, respond to unexpected occurrences or delays, adapt to changing priorities, and perform basic task work.
General understanding of external influences on higher education and Broward College, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial, and social factors.
Strong knowledge of College structure, policies, and practices and their impact on the employee’s area.
Strong supervisory and team-building skills.
Ability to collaborate with College and external partners to exchange information, work on projects, and share resources.
Ability to influence others and gain support or commitment for ideas and plans of action.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutually beneficial agreement with peers and colleagues.
Ability to travel among campuses and occasionally in the tri-county area.
Successful completion of the required background screening process; employment eligibility verification and Form I-9 documentation are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Department of Education codes, Florida Department of Transportation codes, and Educational Facilities Regulations and Guidelines.
Registered Architect or Engineer certification or licensure.
LEED certification.
General contractor qualification.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and maintain construction projects in accordance with the College’s strategic direction; plan, organize, evaluate, and direct construction administration activities, methods, and procedures.
Provide administrative support by sorting and classifying construction document records according to the Facilities Department filing system for storage.
Review projects in progress for budget, schedule, contract, compliance, and quality control; provide information and recommendations to the Senior Director, Facilities, Design & Construction as needed.
Coordinate verbal and written communications with architects, engineers, construction managers, construction code officials, and outside agencies; present information as needed.
Work with architects, engineers, consultants, building code officials, and construction managers to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled; coordinate construction activities with other College departments.
Review and recommend approval of construction submittals, change orders, requests for material substitutions, equipment, and workmanship.
Develop or assist staff with project scopes and specifications and ensure compliance with Florida laws and regulations.
Provide reports, information, and advice; recommend approval of change orders and additional services by architects, engineers, consultants, and construction managers; prepare reporting documentation for administration.
Participate in planning new facilities, remodeling, and renovation projects; assist in reviewing construction documents for compliance with applicable Florida building, education, transportation, and educational-facilities codes and guidelines.
Provide oversight, guidance, and training to Construction Project Managers.
Perform related duties as assigned.