general / project manager

Responsible for the coordination and management of engineering, purchasing, and construction activities throughout the life of a combination of small, medium, and large projects. These projects can include renovation, major repair and replacement, building additions, and new buildings throughout the university. This position requires strong project management skills, and knowledge of engineering and construction practices, applicable codes and standards, organization, teamwork, and communication to implement successful projects. This position's prime responsibility is to maintain satisfied customers and meet project goals for costs, schedule, and functionality. Additionally, this position provides general technical expertise to various department initiatives and activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years.
Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the administration of design and construction projects.
Working knowledge of graphic presentation, specification writing, architectural, mechanical and electrical systems and detailing, construction management and scheduling, contract administration, building codes, energy codes, fire codes and disability codes, as applied to construction and remodeling of buildings.
Ability to plan and organize the phasing of a large construction project.
Ability to coordinate and integrate mechanical and electrical systems into the architectural and structural planning of buildings.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the state of Michigan.
Experience with, or certification as a Project Management Professional.
Experience with preventative and deferred maintenance programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops a written project scope at the start of each project to support the development of a cost estimate and schedule.
Represents CMU in project program development on large projects, ensuring that input from impacted departments, technical experts, and Facilities Management colleagues is sought and considered.
Develops cost estimates for small to medium projects received from university departments.
Provides oversight and review of the development of cost estimates for large projects received by architect, engineering, and construction management firms.
Develops project budgets.
Initiates, monitors, and updates project schedules of appropriate detail to ensure effective execution of the project.
Controls project scope, costs, and timing to meet the customer's needs within the limits authorized by the university.
Responsible for timely approvals, decisions, and issue resolution.
Develops and implements contract documents.
Provides oversight and review of technical recommendations and contract documents prepared by architectural and engineering firms and consultants.
Receives and evaluates proposals, award contracts, and implements appropriate field oversight, inspection, and commissioning.
Provides contract administration including cost control, change management, and contract close out.
Promotes excellent teamwork and communication with all team members.
Demonstrates excellent communication through timely communication of project status and issues to the customer and to Facilities Management leadership.
Reviews and analyzes existing university buildings or systems and recommends corrective measures and/or replacements to maintain their continued use and prevent deterioration.
Assists in long-term planning and upgrades.
Participates in deferred maintenance, energy conservation activities, engineering and construction standard development, department records development/administration, and economic evaluations.
Works with appropriate state personnel, agencies, and inspectors to ensure compliance of projects and existing systems with applicable codes and standards.
Provides on call support as Facilities Management Duty Officer in rotation with other P&A employees in Facilities Management.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the Other Document (1) upload field.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$80,000 - $95,000 per year

Division

Finance and Administrative Services

Department

University Engineering & Planning

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.0

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.