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Universities of Wisconsin · 13 hours ago

Project Manager II - Facilities Planning and Management

Whitewater, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $84K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Project Manager II for its Department of Facilities Planning and Management. This role involves managing multiple projects, contributing to the development of the Capital Development Plan, and serving as a liaison between campus constituents and contractors.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of the University’s Long Range Physical Development Plan and Capital Budget Planning Submissions to UWSA

Collect and integrate information about student demographics, programs, and staff. Analyze data and trends to incorporate into Physical Development project recommendations as appropriate

Facilitate the information gathering from campus constituents to ensure detailed project requests and project budget worksheets are prepared to meet the required submissions and timelines for each phase of the biennial Capital Budget process that coincides with the timelines established by UW System and Department of Administration/Department of Facilities (DOA/DSF). Communicate with the campus on the various state project types, budget limits, and the appropriate processes and timelines for each

Facilitate communication with applicable units and divisions to assist in establishing priorities for Capital, All-Agency, and Small State Projects to support university programs and activities

Coordinate the maintenance of campus inventory data along with updating and reporting of Central Data Request (CDR) on an annual basis, in accordance with UW System requirements and campus needs

Serve as a Campus Project Manager for DOA State projects (projects which exceed the in-house facility project limits), including Major, Instructional, All-Agency, and Small Projects

Serve as a facilities contact for assigned State Projects, including Major Projects, Instructional Space Projects, All Agency, Small Projects, as well as UW Managed Gift Funded projects. Monitors progress of projects; identifies and resolves issues as they arise

Work with end users/project design /construction team to establish project priorities, tasks, and ensure projects meet their milestones and objectives

Facilitate and participate in the preparation of plans, budgets, specifications and schedules for State and UW Managed projects to ensure project goals are met. Communicate anticipated timelines from project inception to completion to applicable campus departments

Serve as a liaison and facilitator between campus constituents, outside contractors and DOA staff throughout the planning/design phase through the construction process to completion

Facilitate the coordination of signage, staff relocations, equipment, and furnishing purchases as applicable for State Projects. Manage the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the facilities project and that the campus receives satisfactory standards of service

Manage outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the university receives satisfactory standards of service

Work to maintain a project spreadsheet of State Facilities Projects as required by UW-System and utilize it for internal and external communication throughout campus

Contribute to the development of communications surrounding summer projects (peak construction season) to the larger campus community via the facilities website and campus-wide communication

Key member of the Campus Space Planning Committee; providing regular feedback and reporting on the status of facilities projects and Capital Planning 6-Year Plan submissions

Contribute to the management of the FPM and Campus Planning Web pages

Utilize and update the campus planning website to communicate capital project updates to the campus community

Work with the Chief Facility Officer on special projects that serve the campus community as assigned