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Project Manager

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Project Manager
Division Division of Finance & Administration
Department Department of Construction Management
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Minimum Commensurate with experience
Maximum Commensurate with experience
Fund Source State Support
Job Duties

Duties and responsibilities shall be performed accurately and efficiently.
Duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

The Project Manager will manage the implementation of projects inclusive of all phases of design, construction and post construction activities and manage the implementation of, at times, multiple projects (design, construction and post construction). Projects can range from a few hundred thousand dollars to multi-million dollars.

  • Assist with developing policies and procedures of bidding and construction practices to ensure consistency with State regulations


  • Interact with AVP, Director and other PMs, and DCM staff to help facilitate the over-all mission of the Department.

  • Interact and work closely with the Director of the Physical Plant (PPD) and the staff to assist and coordinate projects that either initiate from DCM, PPD, and other university departments

  • Assist in the development and review of project documents including but not limited to: programs, budgets, schedules, drawings, specifications and contracts

  • Works with any third-party development team on certain projects

  • Act as the University representative at all project related meetings Interact with Vendors (CM, GC, trades, AE, consultants, State and Local government representatives, utility companies, communities, University members, testing/inspection agencies and other participants as required

  • Remain as the prime contact person during the duration of the project

  • Review/analyze compliance with all design and construction schedules, with the assistance of departmentally developed or project developed computer scheduling programs and if necessary work with Vendors to get projects back on schedule

  • Knowledgeable with ADA, MDE, DNR, Life Safety, etc. advise of suspected issues, and work with Vendors to resolve and comply.

  • Participate in the procurement of all project team members to include but is not limited to: the design team, construction team (CM, GC, etc.), LEED team, and other teams and related interest as required

  • Assist AE in developing addenda during bid phases, or work in house to develop work as needed

  • Coordinate and lead pre-proposal/bid meetings and Vendor kick off meetings and attend all project related meetings

  • Prepare regular project progress reports

  • Manage all University contractual inspectors related to project

  • Review, comment and signoff / approve Vendor payment applications, purchase orders, etc.

  • Evaluate change order requests, negotiate change requests, and prepare change orders for approval and sign off on change order

  • Participate in the final walk-through and follow-up inspections. Help develop punch lists

  • Assist the Physical Plant with the resolution of warranty issues during the warranty period

  • Organize and maintain file system for the efficient storage of all project documentation including but not limited in: drawings, specifications, as-builts, shop drawings, samples, submittals, meeting minutes, close-out documents, etc.

  • Maintain and track project budgets against project funding, advise of any issues

  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality

  • Take regular project photos to track the details of the project

  • Other duties as assigned
Requested Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management from an accredited college or university. Ten (10) years of experience in managing design and construction projects is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Managing Large projects and/or multiple projects valued at different financial and complexity levels simultaneously is preferred.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01140
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 03/21/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 06/03/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter one professional and one personal reference in the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
    • Career Fair
    • Morgan's Career Website
    • Another Job Website
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Word of Mouth
    • Other
  2. * Did you achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management from an accredited college or university?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have at least ten years of experience in managing design and construction projects?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts (unofficial )
  2. Portfolio