Senior Project Manager

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Job Summary

Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Senior Project Manager! This position functions as a University representative to the campus community, managing and analyzing budgets and schedules, hiring and giving instructions to contractors and consultants, providing bidding and construction administration, and coordinating project activities with University departments for the timely completion of building and infrastructure projects.

This position manages large multi-million dollar design and construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout, and closely collaborates with University Planning from project planning through design. The position may also manage multiple small to large projects from project development though closeout, all together equaling several million dollars, in lieu of a single multi-million dollar project.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The PD&C department is responsible for the planning, design and construction of buildings on campus, in support of CU Boulder's academic mission. Campus Planning focuses on long-range planning and capital development functions of the organization as a balanced counterpart to the project-related functions of Campus Design & Construction. Campus Planning staff strive to guide campus development in a way that gives physical form to the university's mission, vision, and programs through the effective use of human, environmental, and financial resources.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project Development

• Meet with campus clients to review proposed projects. Work in close collaboration with University Planning and help develop project scope in consultation with clients and other project personnel such as architects, engineers and various University departments.
  
  Communicate frequently with the client to achieve customer satisfaction. Coordinate with Facilities Management, building proctors and occupants, and with auxiliary services such as EH&S, OIT, and Parking Services.

Project Schedule & Budget Management

• Evaluate scheduling needs, compile data from numerous sources and develop a master project timeline for projects for which this position is in charge. Monitor schedule and make adjustments as necessary to deliver project on time, determine when additional effort is required to keep the project on schedule and has the authority to take action if work falls behind.
  
  Prepare budget estimates to give clients magnitude of cost for proposed work. Have full responsibility for fiscal management of the project budget and sole discretion of adjusting budget for maximum effectiveness. Negotiate costs of services with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Maintain a computer based budget worksheet and update status on a regular basis, including AssetWorks Capital Projects Module.

Contractual Agreements

• Solicit proposals or qualifications, create and negotiate mutually acceptable terms and conditions, prepare consultant and contractor contracts, obtain appropriate approvals, amend contracts as applicable, and monitor activities of consultants and contractors for conformance to contract terms and conditions. Make consultant selections based on State rules and regulations so the best team is selected to meet the client's and project's needs.

Bidding & Construction Administration

• Oversee document preparations for bidding and manage the construction phase of the project. Monitor project progress against project objectives.
  
  Prepare bidding advertisements to contractors, establish the criteria to be met by bidding contractors, conduct pre-bid meetings, site visits, clarify plan information, chair bid openings, determine the validity of received bids and award the contracts. Under direct supervision, oversee the construction activity and coordinate with the Contractor and University entities for project needs. Conduct weekly construction meetings to review progress, clarify details, process information, update status, receive client input, relay instructions to contractors and monitor quality control issues, determine appropriateness of requested changes so budget and schedules can be adjusted if necessary.
  
  Keep University community informed of outages or potential disruptions by following appropriate policies and procedures. Complete contract close-out.

Design Administration

• Monitor project progress by measuring progress against project objectives. Conduct design meetings with clients and consultants to complete drawings, contract documents, budget reviews, and schedules for the proposed project.
  
  Analyze and circulate information to the various campus departments for review and comment. Review or inspect work product regularly, identifying variances between planned and actual project objectives, identify problem areas of concern and determine necessary corrective measures, communicate project progress to all interested parties through written or verbal communications when appropriate.

Dispute Resolution

• Mediate disputes and resolve discrepancies by hearing arguments from all parties and various perspectives. Evaluate complex issues, determining which require approval from a higher authority, coordinating with supervisor as applicable.
  
  Review change requests from consultants, clients, and contractors, verifying applicability, often negotiating final cost and time requests. Seek consensus regarding disputes or different requirements amount tenant requests, building code requirements, and state and university requirements.

What You Should Know

This position will operate in a hybrid work modality.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this role is $92,000 - $102,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, architecture, or related degree and five years of construction project management experience in large multi-million institutional, commercial buildings.

• Work experience can substitute for the degree on a year for year basis. Must have at least one year experience in planning/cost estimating work.

What You Will Need

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

• Knowledge of, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn the State of Colorado, Office of the Architect, and State Buildings Program contractual agreements.

• Strong oral/written communication and customer service skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including: Design, Bid, Build, Design Build, Construction Manager-General Contractor (CMGC).

• Experience in the construction administration of buildings and remodel projects in an institutional, higher education, or similar setting.

• 5-10 years experience with complex lab projects (new or renovation) including lab equipment installation, hood installation, HVAC systems, and lab layout and design requirements.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 10, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu