Construction Project Manager

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa is seeking an on-site representative to oversee construction projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to contract documents, quality standards, schedules, and budgets. The role acts as the primary liaison among contractors, consultants, vendors, and University stakeholders to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

The position involves budgeting support, change-order interpretation, and maintaining comprehensive project records.

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.
• Fall 2026 graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project execution to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality standards, schedules and budgets.
• Serve as primary liaison among contractors, consultants, vendors, and University stakeholders, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, resolving construction issues, reviewing pay requests, and facilitating project completion.
• Coordinate with design professionals and University representatives to manage change orders and interpret construction documents; maintain comprehensive project records.
• Provide cost estimates for budgeting purposes and prepare detailed construction reports; review plans for constructability and design improvements.
• Coordinate University-furnished equipment and materials and conduct facility inspections; deliver high-quality customer service for campus construction projects.

Skills

Construction oversight

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions. 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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