Sr. Project Manager, Construction

Job description

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full-time Sr. Project Manager, Construction to work in Miami, Florida. The Senior Project Manager, Construction manages construction projects and ensures that they are completed on time and in accordance with each project’s plan and specifications. Specifically, the Senior Project Manager, Construction directs and supervises construction staff, architects, engineers, and support personnel and inspects the construction of facilities. Core Responsibilities: Assures that construction phasing, conflicts between contractors, and contract compliance issues are addressed. Provides oversight of the status of contract submittals processing and assures prompt action is taken to maintain appropriate response within contract requirements. Ensures that regular construction progress meetings are conducted between contractors, designers, and inspectors to review procedures, progress, scheduling, and changes to the work. Monitors the contractors’ implementation and maintenance of safety programs. Reviews all proposed changes to the construction contracts and assures proper application and interpretation of the contract documents. Guarantees the successful resolution and correction of Notices of Non- Compliance. Assesses the schedules submitted by contractors and monitors each contractor’s monthly submittals of schedules. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff