Construction Project Specialist

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Closing Date:

06/01/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Capital Project Management

Department's Website:

fama.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Construction Project Specialist will be the liaison with design consultants, contractors, University employees, and others areas as required. This position coordinates meetings and other activities with user committees, consultants, contractors, planners, and others. This position must be able to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, and review plans and specifications for constructability and viability. The Construction Project Specialist provides surveillance and oversight over major and minor construction projects on campus and handles construction project management administration including contracts, project schedules, payment applications, change orders, warranty, and close out documentation. This position will also inspect completed buildings and construction projects for compliance and acceptability.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree with a major in engineering, architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education OR a Facility Management Professional/Project Management Professional certification

• At least five years of experience in the construction industry as a project manager or member of a project management team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity

• At least eight or years of experience in the construction industry as a project manager or leading a project management team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of all aspects of construction site safety

• Knowledge and familiarity with current sustainability principles

• Knowledge of the supervisory practices and procedures

• Knowledge of building construction techniques, materials, and costs

• Knowledge of construction budget development

• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of skilled trade workers

• Ability to conduct on-site inspections of buildings to determine quality and progress of on-going operations

• Ability to interpret blueprints and building specifications

• Ability to develop construction plans, procedures, and budgets

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$70,000 - $74,000 Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dawn Hefley, HR Partner, dawn@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes