Job Purpose
Manage, plan and consult on the implementation of new construction, alteration, and renovation projects.
Serve as liaison with appropriate university personnel and contractors and designers providing specialized technical architectural, engineering and construction expertise in determining scope and budgets for planning, construction and renovation needs.
Essential Functions
Manage the development and implementation of new construction and renovation projects, serving as the liaison for the university with university personnel, designers and contractors as required through project completion. Conduct feasibility studies; scope definition and assure compliance with codes and standards, including National Fire Protection Life Safety Code, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, including WSU Construction Design Standards, etc. Provide overall project management on concurrent projects while adhering to university priorities and policies. Ensure timely development and completion of punch list, transfer of close-out documents, facilities operations training, and project closure.
Develop budgets for capital projects. Maintain a documented real-time understanding of project budget performance, ensuring project stays within budget.
Prepare total project duration schedules, from planning through move in activities. Proactively assist in the management of design and construction phase activities by effectively planning, anticipating and coordinating tasks with impacted parties and customers. Maintain a current and documented understanding of the status of project activities to monitor and control schedule performance.
Develop contracts for designers, contractors and other outside supporting entities; develop bidding documents to obtain competitive proposals. Prepare minutes of meetings, and construction schedules. Process all related invoices and construction pay applications in accordance with university practices and policies and procedures. Review for accuracy and approve applications for payment and related project invoices.
Work with computer based project-tracking systems for project management.
Attend professional seminars and symposiums; review literary magazines, trade journals, and informational publications to keep abreast of technological advancements in specialized subjects. Attend meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.