Construction Manager - Design and Construction

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in construction, a related field, or equivalent, and two (2) years of related experience.

Job Summary:

Work with other project team members to ensure that construction project coordination, communication, and administration with regard to scope, schedule, budget, and documentation are executed in a timely manner. Serve as the primary resource to the team and stakeholders on construction-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience in Healthcare, Research, and/or Academic Facilities
• Certified Healthcare Constructor
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager
• Intermediate-level computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• e-Builder
• RS Means estimating software

Job Duties:

• Responsible for construction scope, schedule, budget, and move-in activities.
• Clear and concise communication with users, stakeholders, and Business Operations and Facilities Leadership.
• Select optimal construction delivery method for projects based on scope, budget, schedule, procurement strategy, and type of contract.
• Manage general contractors and vendors effectively throughout construction and move-in processes.
• Review and interpret drawings/plans/specifications and addendums in accordance with design guidelines and contract documents.
• Document any deviations from original scope and budget; alert Design & Construction leadership if deviations occur, recommend solutions and alternatives to bring into compliance.
• Serve internal and external customers with timely and detailed communications.
• Conduct inspections and commissioning on all construction projects.
• Close out projects in a timely manner, including managing the punch list process and financial accountability for open purchase orders and invoices.
• Conduct yearly warranty walk-throughs in accordance with contract specifications.
• Evaluate general contractors and architects/engineers.
• Follow and support the guidelines, standards, and policies established by the Institution and the Design and Construction Process.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Well-organized and attentive to detail.
• Able to prioritize high-volume workload.
• Verbal and written communication skills across the organization.
• Collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Working Environment/Equipment:

Standard office, construction site, workshop, hospital, clinical, laboratory, and correctional facility environments. Frequent daily travel to other UTMB facilities and campuses located between Houston and Galveston. Travel in a personal vehicle is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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