Project Manager

Job Summary

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in managing internal construction projects while maintaining an accurate project database. This position requires a deep understanding of construction and building maintenance concepts, along with exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
• Develops project budgets and negotiates contracts/bids to acquire necessary resources to ensure project completion.
• Proactively develop relationships with the subcontractor community and exhibit excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Lead and/or assist with estimating potential projects.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Obtains necessary permits required for construction.
• Ensure job processes are followed in accordance with policy.
• Capable of reading plans and specifications, comparing them with ongoing construction, and identifying errors.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, design consultants, the public, and project owners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinates initial surveys of new space and assets.
• Lead and direct the work of project team members, including those without direct reporting relationships.
• Screens, selects, and coordinates subcontractors and suppliers.
• Generates periodic progress reports and provides updates to management and clients.
• Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or related field (e.g., Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Design, and Engineering).
• 8 years of relevant experience or an associate degree plus 6 years of relevant experience may be considered. If qualifying with a high school diploma, participation in a relevant Vocational/Technical program is preferred. Relevant experience must be in a construction related field.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in project management.
• Construction Management experience and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Skills

• Project Management: Provide comprehensive project management oversight for all related activities, ensuring successful project completion
• Decision-Making: Make quick decisions, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and lead the project team through the execution process.
• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans to ensure successful implementation, completing project scopes on time and within budget.
• Contract Management: Create and manage construction contracts and associated documentation for the project.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize University software, procedures, and protocols to track project progress and completion.
• Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs as required.
• Team Leadership: Set deadlines, make assignments, and monitor project progress while maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Documentation: Create and maintain necessary project documentation for reporting and tracking.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Tuition benefits for employee and qualified dependents
• Medical and Dental
• Short- and Long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Relocation Package

Approximate starting salary: $73,000 - $84,000. The salary offered could be above or below range based on education and experience as it relates to the job description.

As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU-Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church's Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.