Sr Construction Project Manager (5012)

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee capital projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture, along with eight years of commercial construction management experience. Responsibilities include managing project execution, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on health care projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Eight years of commercial construction management experience.
• Master's degree substitutes one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for construction projects.
• Supervise project management staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Contract administration

Supervision

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture

Job description

Overview

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for the scope, budget, and schedule management, contract administration, design and construction, and programming execution on assigned campus projects from conception to completion. This role includes supervision of assigned project management staff and administration of planning, design, bid & award, construction, and post-construction phase services provided to the campus by Facilities Management for their projects and all assigned project managers. The incumbent is accountable to the University for all assigned capital construction projects and to subordinate Project Managers to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the expected quality parameters.

Examples of Duties

1. Provide project management skills and leadership: supervise and lead design and construction execution for all assigned projects to self and to direct reports, including scope, budget, contracts, and schedule which have been established during the planning phase of capital projects. Participate during planning and design, development of project requirements, and selection of project consultants.
2. Supervise and lead assigned project management staff.
3. Supervise and manage procurement of construction services and construction execution including contract document administration, budget and schedule management, and project closeout while maintaining the University’s requirements for project quality, cost and time.
4. Assume full accountability for the team’s adherence to the procedures/protocol for administration of contract documentation, including bond documentation, certificate of insurance documentation, review of draft documents required for approval by the Board of Trustees, and review of contracts for contractors and architects/engineers. Ensure the quality and accuracy of all contract documents and provide training and coaching to staff to maintain oversight and attention to detail.
5. Work with the Director of Capital Programs for Project Management to develop, review, and implement Facilities Management policies and procedures related to project management and be fully accountable for their implementation.
6. Supervise and administer project conceptualization development with other professionals and administrators.
7. Coordinate activities with the Capital Development Board for design, construction, project delivery, and partnering.
8. Supervise and lead the approved process for the selection of construction managers and other contractors to be recommended for employment by the University or Capital Development Board.
9. Direct the development of pre-construction and construction professional services agreements for construction managers and other contractors, and a standard format regarding the scope of professional services. Coordinate the scope of professional services required for each project with Project Managers and Associate Directors.
10. Ensure all projects are compliant with federal, state, and University rules and regulations affecting contract administration and procurement of professional services and materials and labor for new construction, remodeling, renovation, and minor repairs.
11. Lead contract dispute resolution efforts with contractors and construction managers on all construction projects.
12. Take corrective actions and make decisions as necessary to improve performance of delayed projects.
13. Utilize interpersonal skills to coordinate and mitigate multiple personal risks among several stakeholders.
14. Predict project risks and take appropriate mitigating measures before they occur.
15. Responsible for the health and safety of university users and building occupants during construction.
16. Utilizes the CMMS (Asset Essentials/Brightly) work order system to track work assignments and enter labor/materials for the Capital Programs department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
2. Eight (8) years of commercial construction management experience.

Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Work in a University environment on design and construction projects.
2. Work in a Health Care environment on design and construction projects.
3. LEED experience and professional registrations.
4. Master’s Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

SIU School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.