Construction Services Project Specialist
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa department of Facilities Management (FM) is seeking aConstruction Services Project Specialist to be responsible for the delivery of effective project management services. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives. Project scopes will include all building systems and a wide variety of project types, with a moderate level of complexity such as a clinic/laboratory. Durations are normally no more than six months in duration for design and construction unless they are assisting a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a project.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Duties to Include:

• Monitor and process payments for work of design professionals, consultants and vendor as required for projects.
• Review contract documentations for compliance.
• Assure agreements reflect client needs and project parameters, and monitor project to assure scope, time and budget requirements are met.
• Assure projects remain on schedule throughout course of design and/or construction.
• Provide advice, prepare, and monitor project schedules for review to assure project needs are met as directed.

Location: University Services Building

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Design & Construction:

Design & Construction leads a comprehensive and collaborative approach to design and construction excellence in creating a campus that is consistent with the University of Iowa's status as one of the nation's leading academic/research institutions. We support the University's mission to educate, provide community service and encourage environmental sustainability.

Design & Construction takes an integrated and sustainable approach to the long-term planning and management of the University of Iowa's land, buildings, and historic resources. We facilitate and support decision making processes of Senior Administration and the Board of Regents in these areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience (typically 1-3 years) in construction management or construction supervision.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in computer software applications.
• Familiarity with construction site safety guidelines.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a customer focused, team-oriented environment.
• Professional experience (typically 1-3 years) in construction management or construction supervision on a university campus.
• Working knowledge of quality management and commissioning processes.
• Working experience with project management software such as BlueBeam, Microsoft Projects, etc.
• Working experience with healthcare, laboratory or MEPT capital improvement projects and/or state building inspection procedures.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at andrew-brus@uiowa.edu or 319-467-1454.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: E&A Project Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3B

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Andy Brus
• Contact Email: andrew-brus@uiowa.edu

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