University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Project / Construction Mgr - req# 14466

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Project/Construction Mgr
Requisition ID req14466
Working Title Project/Construction Mgr
Position Grade 13
Position Summary

AMENDMENT: The For Best Consideration Date has been revised to 02/15/2021

The University of New Mexicos (UNM) Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) seeks a full-time Project/Construction Manager to join our vibrant, committed team of professionals who support the built environment at UNM. The Project/Construction Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects, moving them through the design and construction process with a variety of stakeholders with seamless execution.

UNMs PDC provides seamless delivery of professional support services to internal clients using best practices in capital project planning, development, and construction.

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage multiple projects up to $10 million;

Serve as a liaison between PDC and your projects clients and consultants;

Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as UNM IT and UNM Facilities Management, among others;

Guide your projects through the State approvals process;

Work with UNM Purchasing to procure design and construction services;

Record project information in PDCs department software, providing detailed reports.

This position will be critical in completing successful projects while providing excellent customer service to our clients. The ideal candidate will be able to balance multiple priorities in a focused manner while building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and the department.

UNM employees enjoy a great benefits package, including: 4 weeks of vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, retirement benefits, tuition remission benefits for yourself and additional education benefits to spouses or domestic partners, and dependent children of eligible employees and retirees.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 8 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
  • Excellent customer service, providing clear and appropriate verbal and written communication to clients, consultants (including architects, engineers and contractors), colleagues and stakeholders;
  • Working experience with multiple project delivery systems;
  • Demonstrated ability to read construction documents and provide simple, preliminary estimates;
  • General knowledge of NM Procurement Code;
  • General knowledge of Federal, State and Local Building Codes; and
  • Ability to make sound administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Capital Projects Office (250A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay $3,553.33 - $5,151.47 (Monthly)
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 2/15/2021
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach your current resume and a cover letter. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter. Your resume should include a complete work history with beginning and ending dates (month/year). In your cover letter, address how your qualifications and work experience match the position and the preferred qualifications detailed in this job advertisement. Applicants must provide names and contact information for at least three (3) supervisory references with your application materials.All documents should be uploaded as a PDF file. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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