Construction Project Manager I/II

Construction Project Manager I/II

(Architect/Engineer/Job Captain)

University Housing Facilities Planning

Build spaces that shape the Illinois experience.
Join the team responsible for planning and delivering construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects that support one of the nation's leading public universities. As a Construction Project Manager, you'll oversee projects from concept through completion while partnering with architects, engineers, contractors, and campus partners to improve the places where thousands of students live, dine, and learn each day.

Why University Housing?

Our Facilities team manages one of the largest and diverse higher education housing portfolios, including: 26 residence halls, three apartment complexes, nine dining locations, multiple storage facilities, miles of sidewalk, a quad and so much more. University Housing Facilities include maintenance, facility planning, engineering, interior design and building service.

Explore our position advertisement here: https://go.illinois.edu/CPMad. For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at University Housing Recruitment.

Job Summary

This is a multi-level search with one position to be filled. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Construction Project Manager I or II level. 

Construction Project Manager I

A member of the University Housing Planning office, performs duties involved in the design, planning and construction of new buildings, remodeling projects, and maintenance repair work. Projects include work of an architectural and/or engineering nature and can range in scope from minor repair projects to extremely complex renovation and new construction projects. 

All University Housing staff will foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Construction Project Manager II

A member of the University Housing Planning office, responsible for managing construction, renovation, and maintenance projects, with a focus on architectural and MEP systems. In addition to overseeing project budgets, schedules, and compliance, provides technical expertise during the design and planning phases, serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants, and ensures that projects meet University Housing standards and regulatory requirements.

All University Housing staff will foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Construction Project Manager I

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting, designing, estimating, scheduling, and managing architectural and/or MEP construction projects and repair work, as well as other facilities issues in connection with architectural and/or MEP systems from conceptualization though completion, in University Housing facilities.
• Serve as the main point of contact and lead in the interface with University project managers, project coordinator, other University Housing Facilities Planning staff, project architects and engineers to provide pertinent technical information for consideration and/or inclusion in final design plans
• Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, architectural and/or MEP drawings and specifications for construction documents, bids, addenda, and change orders, and as requested, review and provide feedback on plans and specifications provided by Facilities and Services staff.
• Inspect, analyze, survey, troubleshoot and recommend design solutions related to general building construction, plumbing, fire protection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and structural work within University Housing structur