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A Construction Manager manages construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$107,041 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Project Manager Construction
| Please see Special Instructions for more details.
External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
Position Details
Posting Summary
College VP Business And Finance-DIV
Executive Area VP Business And Finance
Department FacilMgmt-Planning, Design & Construction
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1710P
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type ExemptSalaried
Pay Grade G
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus
Salary Range Pay ismensurate with qualifications and experience,bined with an excellent benefits package.
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 rmendations and estimates for replacement and upgrades for existing facilities.
Major Duties Administers assigned construction and remodeling projects. Ensurespliance with plans, specifications, schedules and budgets. Maintains all required records,munications and documents.
Prepares detailed budget and schedule for project work. Records project progress. Communicates status of project to end user and senior management. Utilizes s 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 observepliance 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 rmendations 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 verbalmunication skills.
Stronganizational skills.
Project management experience.
Budget management experience.
Experience managing contractors or vendors.
Working kledge 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: wmichhrenrollment-staff
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: wmichhrstafpensation
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.