Capital Construction Manager Senior

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Job Title Capital Construction Manager Senior Requisition Number RE30929 Working Title Department Name 3CC00:Capital Project Management Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 51 Salary Range $89,419-152,069/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience 10 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on or traveling to/from various job sites. Shift 8:00am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and/or crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. Job Summary Reporting to the Capital Construction Director, this position provides construction management expertise to clients with every phase of project delivery, from conceptual budgeting to warranty administration to ensure a successful project experience; Assists owners and project managers in the development of a project from concept through appropriate construction delivery methods (i.e.) design/bid/build; design/build; or construction management for large and/or highly complex capital construction projects typically exceeding one million dollars, as assigned; Manages and coordinates with design team and UK Purchasing to solicit construction proposals; Manages and coordinates evaluation of construction proposals and recommends firm(s) most likely to provide "best value' to the University during construction; Negotiates construction contracts; Manages and coordinates efforts of design and construction teams, respectively, to ensure performance meets contract requirements; within budget; and on-schedule; Oversees and directs assigned quality assurance/quality control staff in oversight of daily construction activity; Delivers final interpretation and decisions regarding 'acceptance of work in place.'; Reviews and approves all change orders and pay applications; Maintains and controls overall project budget; Using University standard contract language, contracts for construction services - based on proposals received in accordance with the Model Procurement Code as well as with written approval of the project sector or user representative - in order to obtain "best value" for the University ; Manages and coordinates efforts with the design and construction teams, respectively, to promptly address matters of document approval; response to requests for information; processing of submittals; requests for quotations; changes; and all other project issues; Ensures timely reporting via web-based project management system, where available, of the status of the project with regard to schedule, cost and quality; Obtains compliance by the design and construction teams, respectively, to the requirements of their contracts as well as their construction documents; Resolves conflicts and issues which may arise from the construct process, including any contractual disputes; Ensures full compliance with all project deliverables and close-out documentation; Reviews and oversees capital construction project implementation requirements directly with project managers and staff, as assigned; and Manages and controls proper and accurate dissemination and flow of project information to all team members using web-based project management system as well as other means. In addition, the Capital Construction Manager develops and implements large and/or highly complex capital construction projects typically exceeding one million dollars; Establishes and documents project needs and expectations through coordination with University user groups, including senior executive leadership, academic deans, directors, et al; Establishes criteria for selection of design consultants, including nationally recognized firms, for large and/or highly complex capital construction projects typically exceeding one million dollars; Manages the process for solicitation and selection of design professionals appropriate for each assigned project; Negotiates design fees and design contract terms directly with design professionals; Ensures activities of design professionals meet University programmatic requirements and expectations and remain within budget and on-schedule; Coordinates and manages the activities of a wide variety of University interests as well as faculty, staff, and students' interests in understanding, reviewing, and approving design proposals and documents; Ensures all stakeholders, both internal and external, have input (e.g.) city, fire marshal, et al into capital construction project design; Reviews and oversees capital construction project design requirements directly with project managers and staff, as assigned; and Resolves budget issues as needed via value engineering process and collaborates closely with AVP and Director to achieve a successful resolution. Internal Employee Being Considered [ IEBC ] Given the COVID -19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID -19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID -19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID -19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID -19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID -19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS Windows/Office; SAP ; CPM Demonstrated experience in Business Administration; Safety and Environmental Compliance Statutes; Building Codes; Fiscal Acumen. Demonstrated knowledge of construction means and methods; the application of construction and contract law; budgeting and costing techniques; critical path scheduling ( CPM ); and web-based project management. Driver's License - Preferred Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering. MBA - Desireable Deadline to Apply 11/18/2021 University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please describe a specific example of a complex project you have managed from start to finish. Include how your leadership on this initiative resulting in high impact change in your organization as well as any success factors or metrics used to measure achievable results. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience managing a large-scale project that is public facing. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience providing customer service in a professional or academic environment serving multi-disciplinary clients and/or departments. (Open Ended Question) * Provide an example of how you proactively identified an opportunity to establish a best practice or correct a problem that had a high impact at an organizational level. Include specifics about the situation, your role, and results achieved. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience working with diverse, multidisciplinary groups on their specific goals, projects, etc. (Open Ended Question) * Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment, must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. I understand that I will be obligated to comply with the new COVID-19 vaccination requirement prior to starting employment at the University of Kentucky. Yes No * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? InsideHigherEd.com HigherEdJobs.com Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) InsightIntoDiversity.com Latinosinhighered.com Indeed.com A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member None of the Above Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI272403211