Construction Project Manager II

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a Construction Project Manager II to lead medium to complex planning, design, and renovation projects for the Facilities & Operations department. You will coordinate with the CFO, Director of Planning, and stakeholders to ensure scope, schedule, and budgets align with university goals.

Responsibilities include overseeing design professionals, consultants, and vendors; tracking progress, budgets, and compliance with building codes; and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equiv. in CM/Facilities/Business.
• 5–7 years of full-time construction/facilities mgmt experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to read specs, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others; maintain relationships.
• Ability to supervise contractors/engineers; manage workloads.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through implementation, coordinating scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, UAH standards, and building/safety codes.
• Coordinate design professionals, consultants, and vendors.
• Track progress, budget status, and schedules; provide updates to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

MS Office

Read blueprints

Negotiation

Prioritization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job no: 503779
Department: Facilities & Operations
Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Facilities and Environment

Purpose of the Position

The Construction Project Manager II is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations (F&O) department. F&O is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of each of the University’s 90+ buildings and 500 acres. Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, Design & Construction (Director), the employee manages various capital planning, construction, and renovation projects of a moderate to complex nature to ensure alignment with University and departmental goals. This role focuses on facilitating projects from concept through implementation in collaboration with the Chief Facilities Officer (CFO), the Director, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Manage projects from original concept through final implementation, coordinating scope, schedules, and budgets for moderate to complex construction and renovation work.
• Compliance: Ensure projects meet all contract requirements, UAH standards, and applicable building and safety codes.
• Coordination: Manage and coordinate the performance of design professionals, consultants, and vendors.
• Reporting: Track project progress, budget status, and schedules, providing reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Note: Employment continuation is contingent upon the availability of future construction program management fee revenue funding.

Duties / Responsibilities

Project Planning, Design, and Pre-Construction

• Program Development: Work directly with department representatives to initiate the planning process by analyzing existing conditions, gathering project information, and developing clear project requirements, including a well-defined scope of work and an estimate of probable cost.
• Design Support: Assist in the preparation of schematic and development designs as an interpretation of client program requirements. Evaluate the appropriateness of specific project requirements, develop scope narratives, and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for completing the work.
• Bid Preparation: Estimate project costs. Establish project budgets and construction schedules.
• Consultant Management: Manage and coordinate the performance of design professionals, consultants, and vendors on planning, design, and construction projects.
• Regulatory Compliance Review: Interact with local and state building/code officials to analyze and verify compliance with building and safety codes and regulations.
• Internal Standards Review: Conduct internal reviews against UAH standards (e.g., UAH Campus Master Plan, design guidelines, and standards) to ensure functional, operational, and maintenance compliance.

Project Execution, Tracking, and Control

• Project Oversight: Manage and coordinate a wide variety of renovation and facility renewal construction projects, ensuring accountability for scope, contract requirements, schedules and budgets.
• Schedule Tracking: Develop, manage, and track project schedules, comparing actual progress to established milestones. Identify potential problems and solutions to ensure adherence to the schedule.
• Budget Tracking: Develop, manage, and track budget updates, comparing actual spend С. Identify potential cost overruns and help develop solutions to keep within budget.
• Field Management: Inspect and review construction progress and make recommendations to the Director for improvements and solutions to correct deficiencies.
• Financial Review: Review and approve project contract documents, including contracts, invoices, pay applications, purchase orders, and change orders related to assigned projects. Provide technical, architectural, and engineering advice to departmental construction trades and assist in the evaluation and approval of shop drawings, change orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Closeout and Warranty: Oversee warranty period activities and communicate with building users and contractors to address deficiencies promptly.

Administration, Reporting, and Stakeholder Relations

• Reporting: Maintain all tools in the Project Management software. Prepare detailed reports on project progress, identifying milestones, potential problems, and solutions. Provide regular communications, updates, and reports throughout the project phases to the CFO, the Director, other F&O Directors, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and/or applicable stakeholder groups.
• Resource Coordination: Prepare and communicate estimates of probable cost and lead in the preparation of bid specifications, RFPs, and bid tabulations. Recruit and pre-qualify contractors to perform each project.
• Stakeholder Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with external constituents, business units, and key partner groups to understand their business needs, ensure alignment on objectives, and ensure ongoing buy-in across all project activities.
• Documentation: Lead in the development and maintenance of accurate and comprehensive campus facility drawings, specifications, and project files, including original construction documents, modifications, and actual constructed conditions. Assure all drawings, operations, and maintenance documents are received, shared, and filed appropriately.
• Mentorship: Provide training, guidance, direction, and work closely with the Construction Project Manager I, driving project issues through to resolution.
• Capital Planning Support: Participate in Project meetings. Assist the CFO, the Director, and other F&O Directors in the development, prioritization, management, and administration of the Annual Consolidated Capital Projects and Facilities Report. Inspect and assess buildings and existing systems conditions, making recommendations for capital improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of full-time verifiable work experience in construction, construction management, and/or facilities management/must have strong organizational and project management skills.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes, but is not limited to, possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints, and drawings relating to all types of construction and equipment.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others and to create & maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to control, supervise, and monitor the performance of contractors and contracted engineers/architects.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize own workload to meet conflicting demands, budgets, and deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a university setting is desired.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Procore, and Microsoft Project computer software is preferred.

Published Salary (if available)

$80,000 - $83,000

Advertised: Apr 30 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close:

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.