Project Manager Design & Construction (CS26-259)

SIUE; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SIUE invites applications for the position of Project Manager – Design & Construction (CS26-259). Under the direction of the Principal Architect, the Project Manager oversees the design and construction of smaller renovations and may manage larger projects by A/E Consultants under contract as Owner's Agent.

The role involves collaborating with university clients and the Purchasing Department to meet requirements, developing programs, cost estimates, and designs for renovations, and ensuring work

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of construction/project management experience or equivalent.
• Experience in construction management, building project management, or a closely related field.
• Education credits mapped per SIUE conversion: bachelor’s = 3 years, associate = 1–2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manages project development and design by architect-engineer firms and execution by construction contracts.
• Works closely with University clients and Purchasing Department to meet requirements.
• Develops programs, cost estimates, and designs for smaller renovation projects in collaboration with project customers.
• Performs special studies involving technical investigations and recommends solutions to planning/design problems.
• Provides professional support to building maintenance activities within scope of knowledge.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Architect-engineer coordination

Cost estimates

Client/stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Associate Degree

90-semester hours equivalent

Job description

Project Manager – Design & Construction (CS26-259)

Are you ready to bring vision, collaboration, and construction expertise together and lead projects to deliver exceptional campus spaces?

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Project Manager – Design & Construction (CS26-259)

Under the direction of the Principal Architect, but with considerable independence, the Project Manager oversees the design and construction of smaller renovation projects at SIUE, as requested by a department.

The position also may manage larger, multi-million-dollar projects executed by A/E Consultants under contract, acting as the Owner's Agent.

The position carries the responsibility and authority as needed to ensure construction projects are built per contract drawings and specifications as well as cost control to ensure budgetary goals are met.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Manages project development and design by architect-engineer firms and execution by constructions contracts
• Works closely with University clients and Purchasing Department to meet requirements
• Develops programs, cost estimates, and designs for smaller renovation projects working closely with the project customers
• Perform special studies that involve technical investigations and analysis, and recommends solutions to unique planning and design problems
• Provide professional support to building maintenance activities within the scope of professional knowledge and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• - Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
• Work experience in construction management, building project management or a closely related field.
• College coursework in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
• - Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals one (1) year (12 months)
• - 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• - Bachelor’s Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• - Three (3) years (36 months) of building construction management and/or building project management experience comparable to the lower level of this series.