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Job Summary

Planning Design & Construction (PD&C) at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Project Manager! The position is a key representative of the University in the planning and execution of construction and renovation projects across campus. This role is responsible for defining project scope, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal collaborators to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. This role ensures compliance with university policies, state regulations, and industry standards while supporting the maintenance, improvement, and functionality of campus facilities. For larger capital projects, the position operates under the guidance of senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and oversight.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The PD&C department is responsible for the planning, design and construction of buildings on campus, in support of CU Boulder's academic mission. The department focuses on long-range planning and capital development functions of the organization as a balanced counterpart to the project-related functions of Campus Design & Construction. Staff strive to guide campus development in a way that gives physical form to the university's mission, vision, and programs through the effective use of human, environmental, and financial resources.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project Development

• Meet with campus clients to review proposed improvements and define project scope.
• Communicate regularly with clients to ensure satisfaction and alignment with expectations.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management, building occupants, and auxiliary services (EH&S, OIT, Parking).
• Review the department's Project Delivery Guide to ensure compliance with policies and regulation.
• Collaborate with Project Manager Team Leads to review scopes of work and update monthly reports.

Schedule and Budget Management

• Develop and maintain master project schedules using data from multiple sources.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to ensure timely project delivery.
• Prepare budget estimates and manage fiscal aspects of the project.
• Negotiate costs with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain and update budget tracking tools, including the Unifier Project Management module.
• Engage with Team Leads and leadership to review and report on budgets and schedules.

Contractual Agreements

• Solicit proposals or qualifications and negotiate contract terms.
• Prepare and amend consultant and contractor contracts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with State rules and regulations in consultant selection.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure alignment to terms.

Bidding and Construction Administration

• Supervise preparation of bidding documents and manage the construction phase.
• Advertise bids, conduct pre-bid meetings and site visits, and chair bid openings.
• Evaluate bids and award contracts in compliance with university procedures.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors and university team members.
• Lead weekly construction meetings to review progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure quality control and communicate disruptions to the university community.
• Complete contract close-out procedures.

Design Administration

• Conduct design meetings with clients and consultants to finalize project documents.
• Review and circulate design documents for campus feedback.
• Monitor design progress and identify variances from project objectives.
• Implement corrective actions and ensure quality assurance throughout design phases.
• Communicate project updates to partners.

Dispute Resolution

• Mediate disputes and evaluate complex issues from multiple perspectives.
• Coordinate with supervisors on issues requiring higher-level approval.
• Review and negotiate change requests from consultants, clients, and contractors.
• Seek consensus among collaborators while ensuring compliance with codes and policies.

What You Should Know

This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work modality, and has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $74,000 - $84,500 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Three (3) years of construction project management experience involving the alteration, modification, or remodeling of institutional or commercial buildings, ranging from small ($2K) to large ($1M) renovation projects. This must include at least one (1) year experience in planning and cost estimating.

What You Will Need

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project, or an ability to quickly acquire these skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Proven experience managing building construction and renovation projects, particularly within institutional or higher education environments.
• Familiarity with, or ability to rapidly learn, contractual agreements used by the State of Colorado's Office of the Architect and State Buildings Program, or comparable frameworks.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by August 20, 2025, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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