Construction Project Manager III - Research Facilities

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Responsible for authorizing and monitoring the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of University buildings and related facilities. Manages the planning, implementation, and tracking of research construction projects.

• Manages building construction projects for the University. Coordinates the complete production of assigned projects, from programming, design, bid, construction observation,completion, to warranty inspection.
• Initiates approval to appropriate organizations, OCP/Purchasing, for Notice to Proceed to contractors and work orders to consultants and testing Labs; Reviews and recommends for approval periodic requisitions, invoices, and supporting data from contractors, consultants, and testing labs; Reviews field inspection reports.
• Plans and implements projects including coordinating the development of project scope, goals, work plans, timelines, strategies, and assessing progress toward project objectives. Facilitates amicable solutions with end users for securing resources, defining projects roles and responsibilities, and adhering to scheduled timelines.
• Monitors building construction progress;keeps occupants informed; prepares/reviews change orders to contract; keeps records of contingency allowance and consultant's payments.
• Inspects projects for substantial completions and prepares list of deficiencies. Responsible for programming, designing, bidding, construction observation and implementing all aspects of construction projects assigned by the Director and or Assistant Director Facilities Construction.
• Responsibilities include the execution/management of several projects simultaneously in various phases of development including planning, consultant selection, design, selection of contractor, construction management, inspection and warranty administrations.
• Exercises considerable independent judgement in the implementation/application of the principals and practices of architectural planning, design and construction related engineering knowledge and in the administration of assigned building construction projects.
• Provides in-house expertise on architectural matters by assisting peers in the evaluation alternative design and construction solutions and review of plans and specifications prepared by outside consultants. Responsible to work off-campus, off-hours to complete a specific task related to assigned projects.
• Assists consultants and University officials in the development of complex and difficult building construction projects; Issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; Reviews and verifies consultant's invoices and approves payments; Reviews consultant plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to budget funding, program and design standards, completeness and accuracy; Suggest changes, additions and corrections; Monitors consultant's cost estimates; Schedules, attends and writes/monitors reports of meetings with consultants and University representatives.
• Coordinates the development of building construction projects with University Faculty or staff that will occupy the structure; Develops conceptual plans which resolves conflicts between University school, colleges, or administrative staff over space allocations; Advises the proper administrative area responsible to resolve conflicts with individual relative space that would be provided; Resolves conflicts between consultant's plans and plans of the building occupants.
• Coordinates bid advertisements, printing and distribution of plans and specifications to bidders, schedules and conducts pre-bid conferences with contractors and consultants on complex building construction projects; Evaluates bids and makes recommendations for award of contract; Attends pre-bid conferences. Coordinates signing of contracts with contractors, schedules, and coordinates and conducts pre-construction meeting with consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Performs damage assessments of University buildings and facilities in support of disaster recovery operations. Photographs and documents building and infrastructure damage in university databases. Coordinates with consultants and contractors in the development of damage repair projects and provides initial cost estimates. Provides damage repair project budgets and documentation to university officials, external consultants and government agencies.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, or a State of Florida General Contractor's License and eight (8) years of experience, or a Master's degree and five (5) years of experience.

Clinical Research, lab, and advanced manufacturing experience.

Experience with Construction projects related to institutional, clinical research, labs (Wet/Dry-all types), environmental, and Mix-use [Sciences] facilities.

Administrative

$90,000 - $95,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Criminal Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work off-campus to conduct research in various South Florida populations.
• Travel to FIU Campuses and affiliated hospitals
• Access to University Rooms

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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