Project Manager Design & Construction (CS26-259)

National Association of Women in Construction; Edwardsville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking a Project Manager – Design & Construction (CS26-259) to lead design and renovation projects on campus. Reporting to the Principal Architect, the role may oversee multi-million-dollar projects via A/E consultants as the Owner's Agent and ensure work aligns with contract drawings, specifications, and budget targets.

This exempt, full-time position at SIUE emphasizes collaboration with university clients and Purchasing, cost estimates, and

Qualifications

• Three or more years of building construction management or project management experience.
• College coursework in construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Strong collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages design and construction with architect-engineer firms and construction contracts.
• Works with University clients and Purchasing to meet requirements.
• Develops programs, estimates, and designs for smaller renovations with customers.
• Performs technical studies and recommends design solutions to complex problems.
• Supports building maintenance activities within professional scope.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.