Position Summary

With minimal direction, performs complex project management of building renovation projects within established time and budget parameters. This position is located in the Facilities Management & Planning Department and is responsible directly to the Senior Project Manager for all repair and construction projects by contract, contract labor or department personnel. Serves as the representative of the Facilities Management & Planning Department in the programming, design, construction and warranty phases of those projects.

Essential Functions

• Develops reports to track and continually monitor project estimated costs, budgets, actual costs and schedules in coordination with the University Architect, Architect of Record, Contractors and Finance Department and provides budgetary and progress reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management & Planning.
• Convenes, facilitates and/or attends meetings of the Owners Representative, University Architect, Architect of Record, other consultants and contractors during the progress of the project to ensure user satisfaction, quality control and timely completion of the project within budget.
• Coordinates proper, thorough and timely reviews of plans, drawings, submittals, shop drawings, University standards and code requirements.
• Makes recommendations to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management & Planning on appropriate bidding or negotiation methods and on qualifications of contractors.
• Participates in the selection and hiring of architects, engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinates bid solicitations and/or the negotiation process and the award and issuing of contracts.
• Reviews and approves contractor requests for payment.
• Participate in the negotiation and approval of change orders within the project budget.
• Reports on, manages and maintains the change order log and use of contingency for assigned projects.
• Determines the need for and coordinates the implementation of required services such as soils testing, surveys, utilities changes or relocations, hazardous material testing and abatement, special inspections, materials testing, demolition, data and telephone, security systems installations, city department reviews and sign-offs.
• Maintains and distributes project files including plans and specifications, contracts and purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, progress payments, correspondence, operating manuals and warranty materials.
• Perform other duties including special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in management, architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
• Two years' experience in management of complex construction operations and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Registration as licensed architect or professional engineer.
• 5 years of experience in management of complex operations and projects.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) March 11, 2019

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.