Construction Project Manager

The University of Iowa Facilities Management, Design & Construction is hiring a Construction Project Manager at the Specialist, Intermediate, or Senior level (Pay Grades 3B, 4B, or 5B, respectively). Applicants should indicate in their cover letter the level(s) they wish to be considered for.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Construction Project Specialist

The Construction Project Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of capital construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects that serve the needs of the institution. As part of an integrated project team, this position assists with projects of the design and construction project life cycle gaining hands-on experience in institutional project delivery processes, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The Construction Project Specialist collaborates closely with consultants, contractors, and campus stakeholders to help ensure the successful delivery of capital improvement projects under the department’s purview.  

Duties to include:

• Lead thorough and effective project coordination meetings among internal and external participants, including bi-weekly Integrated Project Team meetings.

• Manage a group of capital projects in construction to assure compliance with industry standards, building codes, and engineering practices.

• Manage and coordinate the project decision-making process and ensure team members are aware of any changes.

• Actively maintain project information in department project management system, BuildUI.

• Provide briefings and reports that are accurate and contain appropriate detail.

• Coordinate, conduct and/or participate in efficient, well-planned, and productive meetings throughout assigned project(s).

• Ensure agreements reflect client needs and project parameters, and monitor the project to assure scope, time, and budget requirements are met.

• Provide active budget management of a group of capital projects including managing the project budget, engineering/architecture fees, and contingencies.

• Manage purchase orders and contracts and negotiate contract changes with assistance as needed.

• Ensure projects remain on schedule throughout the course of design and/or construction.

• Identify and elevate concerns to a Design & Construction Leadership team member.

Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering capital construction, major renovation, and deferred maintenance projects. This role manages projects from initial programming and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and project goals for the successful delivery of capital improvement projects under the department’s purview. The Construction Project Manager serves as the institution’s representative, collaborating with stakeholders including faculty, administration, facilities staff, consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities to achieve high-quality, sustainable, and service-oriented project outcomes while minimizing disruption to campus operations.

Duties to include:

• Effectively communicate the project with project team members and administration.
• Actively maintain project information, including budget, schedule, and impacts in department proj