Project Manager, Facility Operations - High Point University

High Point University is currently seeking a full-time Project Manager. The selected candidate will coordinate and validate ongoing projects throughout the build cycle, work with university employees to interpret and analyze construction needs, coordinate general contractors and subcontractors for multiple smaller or special projects; being on the sites ensuring adherence to construction schedule and quality of work, and developing projects through the developmental and build cycle, including hiring architects and engineers, developing budgets, working with local governments to obtain permits, and managing process through completion and occupancy. The Project Manager must be able to work with HPU staff to listen to their needs and communicate effectively with them and the Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or other related construction or engineering discipline.

Experience and Training

• Extensive background in project and contract management and construction science. 
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years in construction management. 

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Ability tomanagemultiplesmallerorspecialprojectsincludingbudgetsandprojects’schedules. 
• Leadershipabilitytomotivatecontractorsandotherworkerstoperformtothetopoftheircapabilities. 
• Strong organizationalskills. 
• Versatile,withtheabilitytomanagechangeandmanageprojectsthatmaybeconstantlychanging. 
• Must be able toidentifyother areas, which may be related to the projects, that affect or are intertwined with the projects and that may need to beincluded in the scope of the originalprojects. 
• Awareness of project safety issues (OSHAstandards). 
• Strong computer skills, especially inExcel. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Manages oversite of construction projects within schedule and budget. 
• Manages projects to mitigate liability exposure to the University. 
• Maintains accurate spreadsheet reporting process for status of projects and budget compliance and explanations for any budget deviation. 
• Works closely with administration and customers to keep them informed of the status of projects. 
• Ensures that the final product meets the requirements of the contract documents and the University standards. 
• Interacts closely with Facility Operations team to ensure that product delivered is consistent with current operational practices. 
• Participates in the value engineering process. 
• Reviews and approves payments to design professionals, construction contractors and material/equipment vendors. 
• Participates in the University master planning process by evaluating current deferred maintenance needs. 
• Coordinates project meetings with university staff and outside contractors. 
• Assists with the development of project scope, budget, and timeline. 
• Assists in the project design process. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Make decisions to field direct projects so that they are runningefficiently. 

For information regardingthis position, please contact Troy Thompson,Vice President for Facilities and Operationsattthompso@highpoint.edu. 

The position will be consideredopenuntilfilled.