Construction Project Manager I/II

Laseagrant; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Housing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Construction Project Manager I/II to oversee design, planning, and construction of university housing facilities. This multi-level role covers new builds, renovations, and major maintenance in collaboration with campus partners and outside consultants.

The role includes budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of architectural and MEP systems, with emphasis on meeting University Housing standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Progression to senior levels may require advanced degrees or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, designing, estimating, scheduling and managing architectural and/or MEP construction projects.
• Serve as interface with project managers, architects and engineers to provide technical information.
• Review architectural and MEP drawings and ensure conformance with contract documents.
• Monitor schedule, progress, and budget; report to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field

Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Construction Project Manager I/II

(Architect/Engineer/JobCaptain)

University Housing Facilities Planning

UniversityHousing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundredsof employees across seven units working together to build and maintain safe,healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diversevoices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and ourcommitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of ourinteractions, programs and decisions.

Build spaces that shape the Illinois experience.
Join the team responsible for planning and delivering construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects that support one of the nation's leading public universities. As a Construction Project Manager, you'll oversee projects from concept through completion while partnering with architects, engineers, contractors, and campus partners to improve the places where thousands of students live, dine, and learn each day.

Why University Housing?

Our Facilities team manages one of the largest and diverse higher education housing portfolios, including:26 residence halls, three apartment complexes, nine dining locations, multiple storage facilities, miles of sidewalk, a quad and so much more. University Housing Facilities include maintenance, facility planning, engineering, interior design and building service.

Explore our position advertisement here: https://go.illinois.edu/CPMad .For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at University Housing Recruitment .

Job Summary

This is a multi-level search with one position to be filled. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Construction Project Manager I or II level.

Construction Project Manager I

A member of the University Housing Planning office, performs duties involved in the design, planning and construction of new buildings, remodeling projects, and maintenance repair work. Projects include work of an architectural and/or engineering nature and can range in scope from minor repair projects to extremely complex renovation and new construction projects.

All University Housing staff will foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Construction Project Manager II

A member of the University Housing Planning office, responsible for managing construction, renovation, and maintenance projects, with a focus on architectural and MEP systems. In addition to overseeing project budgets, schedules, and compliance, provides technical expertise during the design and planning phases, serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants, and ensures that projects meet University Housing standards and regulatory requirements.

All University Housing staff will foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Construction Project Manager I

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting, designing, estimating, scheduling, and managing architectural and/or MEP construction projects and repair work, as well as other facilities issues in connection with architectural and/or MEP systems from conceptualization though completion, in University Housing facilities.
• Serve as the main point of contact and lead in the interface with University project managers, project coordinator, other University Housing Facilities Planning staff, project architects and engineers to provide pertinent technical information for consideration and/or inclusion in final design plans
• Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, architectural and/or MEP drawings and specifications for construction documents, bids, addenda, and change orders, and as requested, review and provide feedback on plans and specifications provided by Facilities and Services staff.
• Inspect, analyze, survey, troubleshoot and recommend design solutions related to general building construction, plumbing, fire protection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and structural work within University Housing structures and onsite general building conditions and MEP utilities.
• Review and verify architectural and/or MEP drawings, specifications and equipment for new construction and renovations to ensure consistency throughout all construction documents.
• Monitors schedule, observation of construction, and reports on progress and budget in connection to architectural and/ or MEP engineering design and construction for new buildings and remodeling of existing buildings. Evaluate and reports to Housing stakeholders comprehensive project plans/ designs, and progress updates on architectural and/or MEP engineering components of University Housing projects.
• Review and verify the accuracy of project shop drawings in relation to conformance with contract documents and design intent of projects. Ensure the installation, inspection, and testing of general construction materials and/or MEP equipment and fixtures meet construction document requirements and provide end of project punch list as needed.
• Ensure all proposed new and renovated facilities meet building codes, regulations and other legal requirements related to architectural and/or MEP systems.
• Participates in review of Housing facilities and the development of Housing Long Range Facilities Master Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of commercial construction management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects from design through completion.
• NOTE: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Three (3) years knowledge in the application of Architectural or MEP disciplines such as: AIA, ASHRAE Commissioning,
• Process Management (CPMP), ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), and USGBC LEED APBD+C.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft Project (or similar) software.
• Extensive working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems engineering within university housing facilities.
• Working knowledge of current State of Illinois Building, Life Safety, Accessibility, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection codes.
• Knowledge of information technology data and wireless communication principles, practices, and distribution systems within buildings.
• Knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM) processes.
• Knowledge of USGBC LEED requirements for Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning, Optimizing Energy Performance, Refrigeration Management, Building Energy Metering, and Renewable Energy Solutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in the application of AIA practices, ASHRAE standards and International Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes.
• Knowledge of architectural, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC and electrical principles and practices.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5012 - Construction Project Manager position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search.

This is a multi-level search with one position to be filled. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Construction Project Manager I or II level.

The budgeted salary range for the Construction Project Manager I position is $92,000 to $101,000 and the budgeted salary range for the Construction Project Manager II position is $100,000 to $110,000 .

This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

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