Construction Project Manager II

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.

Provides professional and administrative work in the management of building construction projects for the University. Authorizes and monitors 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 various projects through all phases of development, including planning, consultants(s) selection , design management, selection of contractor, construction management, inspections and warranty administration.

• Manages building construction projects for the University. Coordinates the complete production of assigned projects from programming, design, bid, construction observation, completion to warranty inspection. Authorizes and monitors the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex buildings and related facilities. 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 administration.
• Provides in-house expertise on architectural matters by assisting peers in evaluating alternative design and construction solutions and review of plans and specifications prepared by outside consultants.
• Recommends and provides advice to the Assistant Director of Facilities Construction regarding building construction at any and all University campuses. Implements all established policies affecting construction projects.
• Assists consultants and University officials in the development of complex and difficult building construction projects. Issues purchase orders to consultants, surveyors, testing labs, and contractors. Reviews and verifies consultant's and contractor'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. Suggests changes, additions and corrections. Monitors consultant's cost estimates. Schedules, attends and writes/monitors reports of meetings with consultants and University representatives.
• 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.
• Coordinates signing of contracts with contractors. Schedules and coordinates/conduct pre-construction meetings with consultants, contractors and sub-contractors.
• Coordinates the development of building construction projects with University Faculty or staff that will occupy the structure; develops conceptual plan which resolves conflicts between University schools or Colleges or administrative staff over space allocations; advises the proper administrative area responsible to resolve conflicts with individual University schools, colleges or departments over budgetary costs and 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 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.
• Initiates approval to appropriate organizations, Office of 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.
• Monitors building construction progress; keeps occupants informed; prepares/reviews change orders to contract; keeps records of contingency allowance and consultant's payments.
• Inspect projects for substantial completion and prepares list of any deficiencies.
• Responsible for programming, designing, bidding, construction observation and implementing all aspects of construction projects assigned by the Assistant Director, Facilities Development.
• Provides design and construction documents by the media prescribed by the Assistant Director, Facilities Development, either by hand or computer aided design (CAD).
• Coordinates correction of defects by contractor during warranty period; schedules and conducts inspection at end of warranty period and assures corrections of defects; recommends final acceptance on behalf of the University.
• Provides guidance to in house maintenance staff in the repair or upgrade of university equipment serviced by Facilities Operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, or a State of Florida General Contractor's License and five (5) years of experience or a Master's degree and three (3) years of experience.

• Prefer professional registration in the State of Florida as an Architect, Professional Engineer or General Contractor.

• Administrative

• $72,472 - $80,000

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

• Access/Inspect Construction Sites
• Needs personal protective equipment for the job
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• May be required to work on University holidays.
• Travel to FIU Campus

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. 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/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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

Prospective Employee

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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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