State Of Virginia Richmond , VA 23234
Posted 2 weeks ago
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
State Of Virginia