Construction Project Manager
Virginia Jobs - richmond, VA
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Summary The VCU FMD Construction Management Department has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join the team! Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) combines learning, research, creativity, service, and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. When deciding where to work, VCU is a great choice because of the career opportunities, a wide variety of benefits available, a generous leave package, various discounts within the community, and a diverse and inclusive culture that wants to promote your well-being. The primary purpose of the Construction Project Manager is the coordination and management of capital and non-capital construction projects to facilitate new and renovated facilities that support the mission of the University on both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses. This position has a focus on highly complex construction projects with the flexibility to support other related needs. The project management portion of construction includes supervision of construction contractors, architectural firms, engineering firms, consulting specialists, and associated university services throughout preconstruction, construction, and post construction operations. The core functions of this position include: management, planning and estimating, monitoring schedules for vendor compliance, inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract documents, budget control and negotiations with contractors and A/E firms, and project closeout through owner occupancy. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Project Administration Reviews construction documents and specifications to assure completeness, constructability, and code compliance and that the project meets University standards, meets the guidelines of the HECO Manual/CPSM, and adheres to budget and schedule constraints Prepares and executes construction procurements with assistance from contracting officers Negotiates and approves change orders Prepares project closeout documents to also include project documentation required from contractor and approved by A/E Set up project data and contractor information into project management information software in order to track entire project status and history Project Monitoring Proactively monitors project quality and schedule compliance. Joint effort with architect/engineer and VCU stakeholders to review and approve material submittals and shop drawings proactively Proactively monitors site environmental conditions for compliance with State requirements Monitors and reviews the University Construction Inspector's daily reports Acts as the liaison between the owner and the contractor and the A/E Coordinates material purchasing and ensures State procurement guidelines are maintained Budget Control Proactive budget management Responsible for preparing and monitoring project budgets to ensure compliance with university and state purchasing procedures by analyzing periodic financial reports, by recommending authorization of expenditures, and by projecting and controlling cost overruns Reviews and approves contractor, A/E, and vendor payments. Notifies each for corrections when discrepancies are found Evaluating appropriateness and feasibility to successfully integrate changes and requests. Providing consultation to the affect when appropriate Problem Solving Resolves construction and design conflicts through proper contract means Oversees and coordinates the activities of the architects/engineers, consultants, outside contractors, in-house maintenance, vendors, and the users to ensure a timely and economical project completion Identifies and meets the needs of the users Advisory Confers weekly with the Assistant Director to apprise him/her of the status of on-going projects to include problems, changes, budget status, schedule status, and the construction inspector's performance Meets with contractor, A/E, inspector to remain updated on issues, schedule, and job progress Keeps key departments, zone leaders, and owners updated on project progress, issues and schedules through frequent and regular communication
Created: 2024-10-08