Campus Construction Project Manager

Stryker Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction management for Auraria Campus and partner institutions in Denver. The role covers planning through closeout of small- to medium-sized projects ($5M–$10M+), including renovations and new construction.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and on-site inspections while mentoring junior planners. You will collaborate with campus stakeholders to ensure scope, quality, and timing meet operational needs, and participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Substitution: a combination of work experience in the occupational field may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a related field including engineering, architecture or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of project budgets consistent with timeline requirements for small to medium new development or renovation projects.
• Manage planning, design and construction phases.
• Maintain established schedules to allow campus to utilize space within desired timeframes.
• Monitor and manage contractors and vendors to ensure they are meeting agreed upon scope, schedule and budget.
• Work closely with campus constituents to develop and execute scope of work within required budget, schedule and quality standards and to support the ongoing operation and activities of the campus.
• Oversee and manage procurement, contracts, change order documents, negotiations and consultant relationships.
• Conduct on-site inspections of construction progress, making technical decision to assure conformance with specifications.
• Monitor and adjust project schedules to ensure projects are completed within the time and budget allocations for the projects.
• Provide bi-weekly updates on project status.
• Department Administration and Support: Complete administrative paperwork associated with projects including all state required forms and approve payments for contractors.
• Participate in project management department meetings.
• Mentor project planners on the team by having them shadow on larger projects.
• Assist PM team with establishing campus standards for construction related items.
• Assist annually with choosing architect/engineering firms and contractors for the on-call, as needed list.
• Project Scope Development: Develop and establish scopes of work consistent with operational needs, program plans, and within budget allowances.
• Work with customers, trades experts, and procurement to explore feasibility, secure cost estimates, and prepare for bidding.
• Determine scope details to be included in a project to reach desired end result.
• Other duties as assigned/requested: Assist with other Facilities-wide tasks.

Skills

Budget management

Construction management

Vendor management

Schedule management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Stryker Corporation seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction management for Auraria Campus and partner institutions in Denver. The role covers planning through closeout of small- to medium-sized projects ($5M–$10M+), including renovations and new construction.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and on-site inspections while mentoring junior planners. You will collaborate with campus stakeholders to ensure scope, quality, and timing meet operational needs, and participate in