Construction Project Manager

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Manages renovation design/construction projects as the Kennesaw State University representative. With in-depth knowledge of University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy and procedure, delivers construction projects from the design phase through close-out. Develops project success criteria including developing budget estimates, schedules, and scopes as required to facilitate project decision-making. Assures completion of projects, compliance, and adherence to campus design standards, state regulations and building codes. Partners and liaises with University stakeholders and leadership as well as external consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the oversight and management of small to medium design and construction projects
2. Develops comprehensive project charters, budget estimates, schedule drafts, and scope summaries to align project stakeholders and solicit appropriate approvals
3. Develops accurate and comprehensive Requests for Qualifications/Proposals to identify and select high-quality and appropriate consultants and contractors.
4. Manages and coordinates the work of consultant and contractor firms
5. Coordinates and conducts owners review of design documents and specifications
6. Analyzes and vets change orders, invoices, consulting agreement contracts, schedules, and budget estimates
7. Coordinates with Fire Marshal on project reviews along with inspections
8. Visits work sites and inspects projects to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
9. Drives personal and KSU vehicles to work sites and meetings

Required QualificationsEducational Requirements
Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution of higher education in architecture, engineering, contruction managment or a related field

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Five (5) years of related experience

Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred Qualifications
Architectural or Professional Engineer license

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in architecture, engineering, construction management or a similar field

Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education
Experience working within the University System of Georgia
Experience with wet and dry research laboratory construction

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $84,180 to $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr. kennesaw. edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES
Driving a KSU and personal vehicle is an essential function on this position, this requires a valid driver's license, and ability to successfully pass the required Motor Vehicle Record check, drug screen, and annual training and validation requirements
Able to lead large projects that require strong partnerships and coordination with multiple institutional units
Able to translate and communicate between technical and business teams
Able to anticipate problems and proactively develop appropriate solutions
Able to appropriately assess and communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives
Able to maximize value by balancing risks against potential organization gains
Able to lead a team with autonomy, making sound and timely decisions as appropriate, and using good judgement to determine which decisions should be escalated
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

SKILLS
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i. e. Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Pro)
Advanced knowledge and skill in construction project management principles and processes
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
Superior organization and time management skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8. 2. 18. 1. 2 and can be found on-line at / usg. edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8. 2. 18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6. 5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at / usg. edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the.