Construction Project Manager

Summary

VCU FMD Construction Management has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join the team!

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) combines learning, research, creativity, service, and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. When deciding where to work, VCU is a great choice because of the career opportunities, a wide variety of benefits available, a generous leave package, various discounts within the community, and a diverse and inclusive culture that wants to promote your well-being.

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of non-capital construction projects to facilitate new and renovated facilities that support the mission of the University on both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses. This position requires experience in the planning, design, and construction of new and renovated projects and has a focus on moderately complex construction projects with the flexibility to support other related needs.

The project management portion of construction includes supervision of construction contractors, architectural firms, engineering firms, consulting specialists, and associated university services throughout preconstruction, construction, and post construction operations to manage successful completion of all projects assigned. Proactive management of budget, scope, schedule, quality, and safety while maintaining good relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.

The core functions of this position include: management, planning and estimating, monitoring schedules for vendor compliance, inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract documents, budget control and negotiations with contractors and A/E firms, and project closeout through owner occupancy.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Project Administration

• Prepares and executes design and construction and associated procurements with assistance from contracting officers

• Coordinates user operations and activities to ensure their integration into the project

• Prepares and reviews design and construction documents and specifications to assure completeness, constructability, and code compliance and that the project meets University standards, meets the guidelines of the HECO Manual/CPSM and adheres to budget and schedule constraints while meeting client expectations

• Negotiates and approves change orders

• Prepares project closeout documents to also include project documentation required from contractor and approved by A/E

• Set up project data and contractor information into project management information software in order to track entire project status and history

Project Monitoring

• Tracks and maintains project measures for budgets, scopes, and schedules through timely and accurate updates of project success criteria in the assigned Project Management software

• Proactively monitors project quality and schedule compliance; joint effort with architect / engineer and VCU stakeholders to review and approve material submittals and shop drawings proactively

• Proactively monitors site environmental conditions for compliance with State requirements

• Monitors and reviews the University Construction Inspector's daily reports

• Acts as the liaison between the owner and the contractor and the A/E

• Proactively monitors activities of outside contractors and handles conflicts

• Coordinates material purchasing and ensures State procurement guidelines are maintained

Budget Control

• Proactive budget management

• Responsible for preparing and monitoring project budgets to ensure compliance with university and state purchasing procedures by analyzing periodic financial reports, by recommending authorization of expenditures, and by projecting and controlling cost overruns

• Reviews and approves contractor, A/E, and vendor payments; notifies each for corrections when discrepancies are found

• Enters project data in project management information software in order to track project budgets, commitments, and expenditures

Problem Solving

• Resolves construction and design conflicts through proper contract means

• Oversees and coordinates the activities of the architects / engineers, consultants, outside contractors, in-house maintenance, vendors, and the users to ensure a timely and economical project completion

• Identifies and meets the needs of the users

Advisory

• Confers with, and as scheduled by, the Assistant Director to apprise him/her of the status of on-going projects to include problems, changes, budget status, schedule status, and the construction inspector's performance

• Meets with contractor, A/E, inspector to remain updated on issues, schedule and job progress

• Keeps key departments, zone leaders, and owners updated on project progress, issues, and schedules through frequent and regular communication

• Attends Unit and Departmental meetings as required by Unit and Departmental Leadership