Facilities Construction Manager III

Position Title:

Facilities Construction Manager III

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a construction, engineering, or architecture
Demonstrated experience with commercial and/or institutional projects
Experience with public sector project delivery and procurement policies and regulation
Experience working in a higher education setting​ 

Job Description:

Summary
Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Facilities Construction Manager III. This position will provide construction management services for moderate to large-size capital projects for renovation or new construction of campus facilities.

Responsibilities include acting as the Owner’s Representative during the construction phase of assigned projects. This includes the management, coordination, and construction administration services. Additionally, the Facilities Construction Manager III observes work in progress to assure that the installation of materials and equipment is in accordance with contract documents, applicable codes, and university standards. At any one time, this position has oversight of multiple projects with aggregate project budgets totaling up to $80 million.

 

The successful candidate will possess good communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to lead diverse project teams with conflicting interests, needs or requirements; and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

November 5, 2024

Posting Close Date:

November 17, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15852