University of Illinois Chicago · 2 hours ago
Assistant Director for Project Management
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university, and they are seeking an Assistant Director for Project Management. This role involves managing the planning, design, and construction of campus buildings and infrastructure, ensuring safety and compliance while overseeing various project phases.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides project management services for projects, including new construction, renovation, infrastructure, and site-work; serves as the Owner's Representative and provides professional support for all phases of a project, including feasibility, design, construction document preparation, bidding, construction and post construction; interacts with a diverse group of clients, design teams, contractors and external regulatory agencies
Helps write and administer contracts with outside architect/engineer (A/E) consultants and contractors
Exercises discretion and independent judgement to lead all aspects of project management, including A/E team-building, scope-of-work and contract development, contract execution and dispute resolution
Applies professional judgement to review, critique and approve plans, specifications and bidding documents for contract work developed by architects and engineers
Assists in the evaluation of requirements for new space and for reconfiguration of existing facilities; develops the preparation of programs, scopes of work, and project budgets
Coordinates the development of programs, drawings and specifications; administers contracts for professional service consultants
Provides technical review of design and construction documents prepared by external architects, engineers, and other professional services consultants
Assists with the commissioning of building systems for major projects, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, exterior enclosure, and other building systems
Develops and manages project schedules and analyzes critical paths; aligns project requirements with design documents developed by multi-disciplinary design teams; manages project budgets and ensures thorough communication with all project stakeholders
Conducts visual assessments of existing UIC buildings and records observed deficiencies with building systems
Conducts regular site visits for construction and renovation projects to evaluate if contractors are fulfilling the requirements of the contract documents
Reviews design and construction documents for compliance with applicable local, state, federal and/or industry codes and with Campus Building Standards
Coordinates activities with external groups, including the Illinois Capital Development Board, U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Medical District, City of Chicago and other federal, state and municipal agencies
Leads collaborative cross-functional teams in collaborating with other campus stakeholders to address issues such as Campus Building Standards and project design reviews
Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, scheduling, cost estimating and construction contract administration
Desired qualities include the capability to think creatively, a solid knowledge of design, cost estimating, scheduling and construction principles as well as of applicable codes, accessibility standards and basic safety and legal issues
Ability to produce documents for the design of building systems or conduct detailed technical reviews
Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera)
Preferred
Masters Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
Experience at an urban public research university and large tertiary care hospital preferred; ASHE Health Care Construction Certificate or similar preferred
Certificate of registration as a Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred; certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
Proficiency with CAD software is preferred
Heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems experience that includes health care and research laboratory settings is preferred
Experience With Energy Conservation Projects Is Preferred
Experience with complex Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Tridium is preferred
Experience with project management software such as Procore, e-Builder or Kahua is preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
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