UNIV - Project Manager - Planning, Construction & Design

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, directs the planning and design of new construction and renovation projects. Coordinates the efforts of outside Architect and Engineering firms with in-house staff and customers. Responsible for administration and execution of each assigned project. Manages multiple projects each year. Assists in the development of project scope, programming and design, prepares cost estimates, developing specification bid documents and construction schedules, and coordinates all of those activities with the receiving unit. Reviews and approves shop drawings and submittal data and performs periodic site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Negotiates and recommends approval or disapproval of professional service fee proposals, contractor cost proposals, and pay applications for both. Performs in-house design services for select renovation and repair projects.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001167 Engineering

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-08

Pay Range

69,764.00 - 99,421.00 - 129,077.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, directs the planning and design of new construction and renovation projects. Coordinates the efforts of outside Architect and Engineering firms with in-house staff and customers. Responsible for administration and execution of each assigned project. Manages multiple projects each year. Assists in the development of project scope, programming and design, prepares cost estimates, developing specification bid documents and construction schedules, and coordinates all of those activities with the receiving unit. Reviews and approves shop drawings and submittal data and performs periodic site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Negotiates and recommends approval or disapproval of professional service fee proposals, contractor cost proposals, and pay applications for both. Performs in-house design services for select renovation and repair projects.

Job Responsibilities:

30% - Coordinates MUSC capital project scopes of work, programming, design, specification development, and construction activities with outside design professionals, regulatory agencies, contractors, Deans, Department Heads, and other key customers. Identifies design and construction problems and develops solutions in cooperation with designers and customers.

 

30% - Prepares and directs the preparation of schematic, preliminary, and final drawings and specifications for select building and remodeling projects.

 

15% - Contract administration. Provide timely accurate responses to contracts, review and approval of invoices, payment applications, contract amendments, and change orders.

 

15% - Conducts project progress meeting with owners, contractor and inspectors. Provide project meeting reports to management and end users in a timely fashion.

      

10% - Insures design work is in compliance with applicable building and safety codes and in compliance with State Engineer, MNO, CHE, DHEC, EPA, JCAHO, and other agency requirements.

 

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree aligned to  construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline and five years of construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline work experience, including two years of experience in a technical supervisory capacity.  A Master's degree in construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline and three years of construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline work experience may be substituted for the required experience.  Some positions require registration as a Professional Architect as prescribed by the South Carolina Code Section 40-3-60 or as a Professional Engineer or Associate Professional Engineer as prescribed in South Carolina Code Sections 40-22-190 and 40-22-195.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent