Construction Project Manager

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Jackson, Mississippi. The role focuses on managing assigned construction projects, implementing PM processes, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with 3 years in facilities or construction PM and may have a degree in construction management. Strong communication and resource management skills are essential for coordinating with clients,

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years of facilities or construction project management experience.
• Degree in construction management or construction engineering preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manages and coordinates daily operations and scope of construction projects.
• Collaborates with clients to define objectives, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develops and implements project work plans and cost estimates, adjusting to changing requirements.
• Allocates resources and prioritizes tasks to achieve project goals.
• Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with building codes and safety regulations; enforces safety on-site.
• Acts as liaison between contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve issues.
• Anticipates delays or conflicts and develops contingency plans to keep projects on schedule.
• Keeps management informed with progress reports and maintains accurate project documentation.

Conocimientos

PM processes

Communication skills

Resource management

Educación

High School Diploma

Degree in construction management

Herramientas

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing assigned construction projects. They establish and implement project management processes to ensure projects are completed efficiently, within budget, meet all established standards, and are delivered on schedule.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience in facilities or construction project management experience.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in construction management or construction engineering.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient in construction project management processes and skilled in using computers and related software. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. Capable of clearly presenting information and responding to questions. Experienced in defining project goals, objectives, and participant roles. Well-organized in managing construction resources and adept at identifying and resolving complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the daily operations and scope of construction projects.
• Collaborates with clients to define project objectives, establish parameters, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develops and implements project work plans and cost estimates, recommending adjustments as needed to address changing requirements.
• Allocates resources and prioritizes tasks to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Oversees quality control and provides ongoing support by inspecting construction work for compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and other applicable standards. Enforces safety policies on-site.
• Acts as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve issues.
• Anticipates potential delays or conflicts and proactively develops contingency plans to keep the project on schedule and meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
• Keeps management informed of key activities through regular progress reports and ensures all project documentation is accurate and up to date.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional crawling, frequent driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

09/28/2026

Company Information

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