University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join the Department of Facilities and Operations. The position will be filled based on selected candidate's qualifications.
BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES FOR PROJECT MANAGER:
* Manages multiple Design and Construction projects of varying size (from less than $100k and possibly up to $15-20M), ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
* Develops architecture and engineering scopes of work, develops project budgets and schedules, and reviews and negotiates fee proposals under the supervision of Design & Construction leadership.
* Reviews cost estimates and monitors value engineering/analysis to maintain project budget.
* Monitors project progress for compliance with CPM schedules, avoiding and resolving potential project delays.
* Provides visual inspection and quality control by monitoring construction progress. Coordinates project inspections to ensure compliance with intended results, codes, regulations, and requested standards.
* Reviews material and methods, questions, conflicts, and changes. Manages client issues in relation to decisions and preferences.
* Records any relevant or outstanding issues in project and/or technical specialty databases/reports.
* Represents Design & Construction in project coordination with other university departments, stakeholders, and clients as well as industry partners (i.e. design and construction vendors).
* Performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY DUTIES FOR SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER:
* Manage individual design and construction projects of the largest size (>$50M) and/or multiple projects of the highest levels of complexity. Develops architecture and engineering scopes of work, develops budgets and schedules, reviews and negotiates fee proposals, manages design and construction progress schedules. Coordinates document distribution processes to internal and external team members. Provides oversight and mentoring to junior team members on occasion.
* Review cost estimates and leads/monitors estimate reconciliation and value engineering to maintain project budget.
* Coordinate with local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all requirements.
* Monitor project progress for compliance with CPM schedules, avoiding and resolving potential delays.
* Provide visual inspection and quality control by monitoring construction progress. Ensures compliance with intended results, codes, regulations, and requested standards.
* Review materials and methods, questions, conflicts, and changes. Manages client issues in relation to construction decisions and preferences.
* Record any relevant or outstanding issues in project and/or technical specialty databases/reports.
* Manage department's people, budgets, and other resources to effectively meet client needs.
* Determine the responsibilities and specifications for projects by identifying project phases and elements, studying client requirements, assigning personnel, reviewing contractor bids, and preparing cost estimates.
* Represent Design & Construction in project coordination with other university departments, stakeholders, and clients as well as industry partners (i.e. design and construction vendors). This may include representing the department to University leadership and regional client institutions.
* Performs other duties as assigned