Hybrid Construction Manager – Facilities Projects Lead

Dallas College; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Construction Manager to oversee planning, development, and implementation of facilities and construction projects. You will prepare leadership reports and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires managing complex budgets, schedules, and compliance, with on-site presence and potential hybrid work after six months based on policy and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field with 4 years PM experience and 2 years supervisory.
• Associate degree in related field with 6 years PM experience and 4 years supervisory.
• Eight years PM experience and 6 years supervisory.
• Demonstrated experience in major construction management, processing of project documents and budget management.
• Experience utilizing an e-procurement system (such as Workday) and a project management system (such as Projectmates).
• Must have current and valid driver's license required for off-site travel.
• Official transcripts will be required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the oversight of new construction and/or major maintenance and renovation projects from inception to completion.
• Identifies business strategies and incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the Dallas College.
• Conducts needs assessments to determine organization and/or business needs; delivers organizational goals and assesses effectiveness of program to broaden and enhance client services.
• Ensures compliance with Dallas College policies and procedures and federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Promotes energy efficiency and sustainable practices in project execution.
• Maintains project schedules and budgets.
• Selects and manages architects, engineers and consultants.
• Negotiates and prepares contracts utilizing the College’s procurement system.
• Coordinates and issues final project documents for procurement.
• Analyzes and recommends award of bids.
• Performs construction management duties including processing submittals, shop drawings, RFI’s, schedules, change orders and pay applications.
• Directs construction progress meetings and maintains project meeting minutes.
• Maintains oversight of construction for adherence to contract drawings and specifications, schedule, and safety practices.
• Coordinates field testing and inspections.
• Ensures project completion.
• Responsible for obtaining and retention of project files, including close out documentation, in Facilities Management project software system.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, administrators, faculty and outside contractors and consultants.
• Works independently and on teams with individuals from diverse communities.
• Ensures projects are aligned with the overall mission of the Facilities Management department.
• Maintains high ethical standards.
• Provides leadership to individuals or teams charged with goals and tasks and facilitates process improvement to meet business needs.
• Plans and administers the funds of the organization according to the approved budget.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business management

Construction project management

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Tools

Workday

Projectmates

Job description

Dallas College seeks a Construction Manager to oversee planning, development, and implementation of facilities and construction projects. You will prepare leadership reports and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires managing complex budgets, schedules, and compliance, with on-site presence and potential hybrid work after six months based on policy and responsibilities.