Project Manager- Facilities De

Title: Project Manager- Facilities De

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: System Office

Department: Facilities Development

Campus Location:

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Project Manager is responsible for fully professional architectural work of considerable difficulty. Manages multiple aspects of the design and construction process for the Office of Facilities Development. Coordinates capital outlay and other facilities development projects to insure compliance with scope and budget. Serves as a liaison between the Board, campus representatives, architectural firms, and contractors.

Job Duties

• 25% - Leads in reviewing projects for compliance with program, scope, budget, and State and Federal rules and regulations. - (Essential)
• 20% - Reviews plans, specifications, requisitions, and other related project documents for general conformance with the Board of Regents objectives. - (Essential)
• 10% - Coordinates the work of contract architects to ensure compliance with pertinent building codes, rules and regulations. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assists in preparation of project budgets and related documents. Prepares designer agreements and approves designer's pay request. - (Essential)
• 10% - Makes recommendations to campuses on problems concerning design, construction, and maintenance of facilities. Travels to Board campuses as necessary to complete program objectives. - (Essential)
• 5% - Observes projects under construction and reviews change orders as necessary. - (Essential)
• 10% - Works with office software and updates the facilities project database. - (Essential)
• 5% - Participates in review of facilities and the physical facilities survey. - (Marginal)
• 5% - Participates in the development and maintenance of standards, procedures and records and performs other tasks as required - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field and a minimum of 5 years experience in educational, institutional, or commercial construction projects.
• Project management experience in the field of facilities design and/or construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field and 10 years experience in educational, institutional, or commercial construction projects.
• Experience as a project manager for higher education facilities design and construction
• Current registration as an architect/engineer, or qualifying experience to obtain registration in Tennessee.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.