Senior Construction Project Manager - 531144

Job no: 531144
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Construction administration

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $84,200 - Midpoint: $113,700 (Salaried E13)


Department/Organization: 509101 - Construction Administration


Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm


Job Summary: The Senior Construction Project Manager oversees complex construction and renovation projects. Provide oversight of project managers. Reviews construction information for accuracy and completeness. Assists in other duties as assigned.


Additional Department Summary: Applies in-depth knowledge of construction practices and UA standards to oversee large, high-complexity construction projects in compliance with Title 39, Title 41, Board of Trustees Rule 415, and University policies and procedures. Reviews construction information for accuracy and completeness throughout the life of a project. Provides management services as the owners' representative for tasks such as programming, directing and tracking design status, and reviewing designs. Oversees schedules, construction administration, financial standing, and quality performance of the construction team for assigned projects.

Provides support during the initial programming and design stages to determine project scope and budget. Coordinates between multiple parties, such as end users, internal partners, consultants, architects, engineers, general/prime contractors, subcontractors, and other agencies as necessary for project success. Prepares and reviews contract documents, such as construction contracts, architect/engineer agreements, pay applications, change orders, etc. for adherence to requirements and applicable policies and procedures. Maintains overall responsibility for the project through financial closeout.

Provides functional oversight to project managers, assistant project managers, and project engineers, as applicable.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of construction project management experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of construction project management experience.


Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.


Skills and Knowledge: Strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills. Thorough knowledge of general contract and construction administration principles, policies, and procedures. Ability to coordinate, manage, and lead multiple individuals, groups, and tasks. Ability to understand, review, and create budgets for all types and sizes of projects. Budgetary and schedule control skills. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others verbally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language. Understanding of project plans, specifications, and other documents. Understanding of University Board of Trustees procedures, state bid laws for capital projects, and small construction projects. Proficient with construction management and scheduling software.


Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, building science, business, or related field. Experience in construction, engineering, another technical field, or management beyond construction project management. Experience at a large university or similar campus or public institutional environment.


Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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