Construction Project Manager

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa seeks an on-site representative to manage construction projects and oversee all phases from start to finish. You will ensure compliance with contract documents, quality standards, budgets, and schedules while coordinating among contractors, Consultants, vendors, and University stakeholders.

You will also prepare cost estimates, review plans for constructability, and manage change orders, documenting campus project records and delivering high-quality customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least one year of experience in construction management or facilities management.
• An associate’s degree plus at least three years of related experience may be substituted.
• Fall 2026 graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the University’s on-site representative for construction projects and oversee all phases of execution.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, quality standards, schedules and budgets.
• Act as liaison among contractors, consultants, vendors, and University stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities, monitor progress, resolve construction issues, review pay requests, and facilitate project completion.
• Prepare cost estimates, construction reports, and manage change orders and as-built records.
• Conduct facility inspections and recommend repairs and improvements.

Skills

Construction management

Facilities management

Budgeting

Contract documents understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Full Consideration Date

11/22/2026

Job Description

Summary: Serves as the University’s on-site representative for construction projects, overseeing all phases of project execution to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality standards, schedules and budgets; acts as the primary liaison among contractors, consultants, vendors, and University stakeholders, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, resolving construction issues, reviewing pay requests, and facilitating project completion; collaborates with design professionals and University representatives to manage change orders, interpret construction documents, address design concerns, and maintain comprehensive project records; provides cost estimates for budgeting purposes, prepares detailed construction reports, reviews plans for constructability and design improvements, and coordinates University-furnished equipment and materials; and conducts facility inspections, recommends repairs and improvements, and delivers high-quality customer service while supporting the successful delivery of campus construction and renovation projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least one year of experience in construction management or facilities management required. An associate’s degree plus at least three years of related experience may be substituted. Student experience will be considered. Fall 2026 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience estimating, scheduling, supervising, and/or managing construction projects or multi-building facilities preferred.

Position Details

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Compensation

Salary: $62,000 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 120

Pay Basis: Salary

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