Project Manager

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond is seeking a Project Manager to support capital projects with emphasis on MEP and construction, coordinating with external contractors and campus stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor\'s degree and at least 3 years in engineering or construction, with strong communication, organizational, and codes knowledge. This is a full-time exempt role on the Richmond Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Three years' experience in engineering or construction.
• Knowledge of construction codes and standards.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate design and construction activities for university facilities and grounds.
• Coordinate architects/engineers, contractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineers and others for on-time, on-budget completion.
• Represent the University in coordinating capital construction projects and renovations.
• Communicate with all representatives involved in construction projects, verbally and in writing.
• Schedule and direct pre-construction, post-construction, progress and other required meetings.
• Prepare reports, summaries, memos, and recommendations for the Associate Director.
• Perform inspections for compliance with codes, standards and specifications and address deviations with contractors.
• Prepare specifications for material and equipment purchases.
• Organize, budget and track projects from programming to completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

Skills

Experience in engineering/construction

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Schedule and budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Project Manager

Eastern Kentucky University

Title:

Project Manager

Position Type:

Fulltime Staff

Search Type:

External - minimum 7 days

Department:

50R100 - Campus Operations

Division:

3R1000 - Administration andEngagement

Position Location:

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification:

Driver

FLSA:

Exempt

Schedule Type:

Full Time (40 hrs per week ormore)

Posted Salary Grade:

Exempt - G22

Retirement:

KTRS

Contact Person:

Matt Whittenberg

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Project Manager, Project Administration serves as a Universityrepresentative for Capital Projects with focus on the MEP andConstruction trades, working with external contractors and projectgroups, construction contacts, and campus constituents.Responsibilities include reviewing design & constructiondocuments, attending design & construction meetings, managingthe project schedule and budget by utilizing all availableresources and monitoring project progress in the field. This willbe done in accordance with. the Capital Construction proceduresmanual.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience:

• Three years' experience in the fieldof engineering or construction is required.
• Must be knowledgeable of all phases of construction and projectmanagement and be able to coordinate multiple projectssimultaneously.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of applicable construction codes andstandards.
• Must be able to prepare construction plans, specifications, andmaterial take-offs.

Job Duties

• 10% - Plans, implements, and coordinates design andconstruction activities affecting university facilities and groundson main campus and extended campuses. - (Essential)
• 10% - Responsible for the coordination of architects/engineers,contractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and othersnecessary for completion of projects on time and within budget. -(Essential)
• 10% - Represents the University in coordinating capitalconstruction projects and renovations - (Essential)
• 10% - Communicates, both verbally and in writing, with allrepresentatives involved in construction projects. -(Essential)
• 10% - Schedule and direct pre-construction, post-construction,progress meetings and other meetings as required by projects. -(Essential)
• 10% - Formulate reports, summaries, memos, and recommendationsas needed or as required by the Associate Director of CampusConstruction and Project Management. - (Essential)
• 10% - Perform inspections of construction/renovation activitiesfor compliance with applicable codes, standards and specificationsand address deviations from codes, standards, and specificationswith contractor through the appropriate chain of command. -(Essential)
• 10% - Prepare specifications for material and equipmentpurchases being utilized in construction. - (Essential)
• 10% - Organize, budget and track projects from programming tocompletion. - (Essential)
• 10% - Perform other duties as assigned by the AssociateDirector of Campus Construction and Project Management. -(Essential)

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible forvisa sponsorship.

Funding Source:

Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer andeducational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic informationin the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.