Project Manager Construction

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Michigan University seeks a Facilities Project Manager to oversee campus construction and renovation projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors and design professionals. You will ensure compliance with plans, schedules and building specifications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong communication, organizational skills and knowledge of mechanical and electrical trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience managing contractors or vendors.
• Working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical trades.
• Ability to interpret contracts.
• Ability to conduct on site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Administers assigned construction and remodeling projects. Ensures compliance with plans, specifications, schedules and budgets. Maintains all required records, communications and documents.
• Prepares detailed budget and schedule for project work. Records project progress. Communicates status of project to end user and senior management. Utilizes prints and specifications for formal estimates.
• Provides supervisors and contractors with appropriate documentation, work orders, drawings and specifications. Schedules and conduct project meetings with contractors and design professionals. Obtains and distributes digital project documentation.
• Conducts daily site visits to observe compliance with construction documents and progress of schedule. Conducts progress meetings with contractors and design professionals. Identifies and resolves construction problems.
• Processes and approves contractor invoices, pays applications, changes orders, updates building records with project revisions and ensures personnel are trained on building systems.
• Works with University purchasing department to determine bidding schedule and list of qualifying bidders along with bidding specifications. Conducts pre-bid and post bid meetings. Reviews bids and makes recommendations to the construction manager.
• Coordinates with scheduling of employees and subcontractors. Ensures union notification of subcontractor utilization.
• Monitors the removal of asbestos, lead paint and other hazardous materials.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Contract management

On-site inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Mechanical trades knowledge

Electrical trades knowledge

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department FacilMgmt-Planning, Design & Construction

Posting Number

Posting Number S1710P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade G

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

• Oversees construction and renovation work on campus. Provides project estimates, budgets and payment of contracted work. Ensures installation of materials per project specifications. Provides recommendations and estimates for replacement and upgrades for existing facilities.

Major Duties

• Administers assigned construction and remodeling projects. Ensures compliance with plans, specifications, schedules and budgets. Maintains all required records, communications and documents.
• Prepares detailed budget and schedule for project work. Records project progress. Communicates status of project to end user and senior management. Utilizes prints and specifications for formal estimates.
• Provides supervisors and contractors with appropriate documentation, work orders, drawings and specifications. Schedules and conduct project meetings with contractors and design professionals. Obtains and distributes digital project documentation.
• Conducts daily site visits to observe compliance with construction documents and progress of schedule. Conducts progress meetings with contractors and design professionals. Identifies and resolves construction problems.
• Processes and approves contractor invoices, pays applications, changes orders, updates building records with project revisions and ensures personnel are trained on building systems.
• Works with University purchasing department to determine bidding schedule and list of qualifying bidders along with bidding specifications. Conducts pre-bid and post bid meetings. Reviews bids and makes recommendations to the construction manager.
• Coordinates with scheduling of employees and subcontractors. Ensures union notification of subcontractor utilization.
• Monitors the removal of asbestos, lead paint and other hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience managing contractors or vendors.
• Working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical trades.
• Ability to interpret contracts.
• Ability to conduct on site inspections.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant industry certification.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have project management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have budget management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience managing contractors or vendors?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical trades?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to interpret contracts?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to conduct on site inspections?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have relevant industry certification?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.