State Prog Admin Coordinator - Construction Project Manager

Metropolitan State University•Saint Paul, MN

4d•$37 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction project Manager's primary responsibility is to provide project management services for design, construction, and maintenance projects across the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. Position will collaborate closely with institutions to establish and administer design and construction contracts, establish and administer project budgets, ensuring compliance with design standards and other policy/procedure, provide oversight for all project activities, and perform other related duties as assigned. Some campus travel is required.

Requirements

Four (4) years' experience in the management of construction projects.
Experience interpreting and providing feedback on construction drawings, specifications, submittals, project budgets, and pay applications.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.
Comfortable managing projects through ambiguity and uncertainty.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to fulfill all travel requirements, including any requirements of fleet / risk management policies required of system employees when traveling.
Have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.
Previous experience as a project manager on higher education projects.
Familiarity with government projects, procurement processes, and relevant statutes.
Previous experience leading and facilitating community engagement efforts.
Previous experience on energy efficiency, geothermal, solar, and other sustainability projects.
Previous experience on complex superfund/brownfield/environmental remediation projects/
Familiarity with a variety of alternative project delivery methods, such as construction-manager-at-risk and energy savings performance contracting.

Responsibilities

provide project management services for design, construction, and maintenance projects
establish and administer design and construction contracts
establish and administer project budgets
ensure compliance with design standards and other policy/procedure
provide oversight for all project activities
perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents