University of Colorado Denver | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Facilities Management

Working PERA Retiree

Position #00675398 – Requisition #28592

This position is internal to University of Colorado PERA Retirees.

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Project name: Senior Project Manager – Working on Denver Campus Projects to help with the ongoing Projects transition as well as to take the burden off the other downtown Project Manager.

Nature of Work

Jobs in this career family manage the physical infrastructure of the University. Functions include planning, architectural design, capital project commissioning, building code compliance, engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.) architectural drafting, landscape design, energy conservation, and construction project management.

Professional Field

Program Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of a program, function or work unit, including the development and implementation of processes.

Supervision Received

This position receives supervision and direction from the Engineering/Architecture Director of Facilities Projects. At times, receives indirect direction from the Associate Director of Facilities Projects and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management.

This position will exercise experience and knowledge to fulfill the required duties, and will propose solutions for discussion with their supervisor or upper management for more difficult situations for which the employee may not have experience. This position may receive review or guidance in preparation of budgets, schedules, contracts, bid documents, and scope statements.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision will not be exercised, but mentoring of the new Engineering Architecture Manager will be required.

Examples of Work Performed

Operations and Service Providers such as the Office of Institutional Planning, EH&S OIT, Police, Electronic Security and Grants and Contracts as appropriate. Participate in Project Oversight Committees.

Mentoring –20% - Oversee work product and help transition the new Engineering Architecture Manager position and provide guidance on CU Projects Policies, construction/engineering industry practices, State Buildings processes, and architect and general construction issues.

Project Schedule and Budget Management – 35% – Evaluate scheduling needs, compile data from numerous sources and develop a master project schedule for projects for which this position is in charge. Monitor schedule and make adjustments as necessary to deliver project on time; determine when additional effort is required to keep the project on schedule and has the authority to take action if work falls behind. Prepare budget estimates to give clients magnitude of cost for proposed renovation work. Have full responsibility for fiscal management of the project budget and sole discretion of adjusting budget for maximum effectiveness. Negotiate costs of services with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Maintain a computer based budget worksheet and update status on a regular basis.

Contractual Agreements – 10% – Solicit proposals or qualifications, as necessary; create and negotiate mutually acceptable terms and conditions; prepare consultant and contractor contracts; obtain appropriate approvals; amend contracts as applicable; and monitor activities of consultants and contractors for conformance to contract terms and conditions. The position will make consultant selections based on State rules and regulations so that the best team is selected to meet the client’s and project’s needs. The position will manage all contractual types including Design Bid Build(DBB), Construction Manager/General Contractor(CMGC) and Design Build(DB)

Design Administration – 10% – Monitor project progress by measuring progress against project objectives. Conduct design meetings with clients, consultants, to complete drawings, contract documents, budget reviews, and schedules for the proposed project. Analyze and circulate information to the various campus departments for review and comment. Review and/or inspect work product regularly, identifying variances between planned and actual project objectives, identify problem areas of concern and determine necessary corrective measures, communicate project progress to all interested parties through written or verbal communications when appropriate.

Bidding and Construction Administration – 15% – Oversee document preparations for bidding and manage the construction phase of the project. Monitor project progress against project objectives. Prepare bidding advertisements to contractors, establish the criteria to be met by bidding contractors, conduct pre-bid meetings, site visits, clarify plan information, chair bid openings, determine the validity of received bids and awards the contracts. Participate in budget reconciliation and value engineering efforts as well as design and planning meetings. Oversee the construction activity and coordinate with the Contractor and University entities for project needs. Conduct weekly construction meetings to review progress, clarify details, process information, update status, receive client input, relay instructions to contractors and monitor quality control issues, determine appropriateness of requested changes so budget and schedules can be adjusted if necessary. Keep the University community informed of outages or potential disruptions by following appropriate policies and procedures. Complete contract close-out.

Dispute Resolution – 5% – Mediate disputes and resolve discrepancies by hearing arguments from all parties and various perspectives. Evaluate complex issues, determining which require approval from a higher authority, coordinating with their supervisor as applicable. Review change requests from consultants, clients, and contractors, verifying applicability, often negotiating final cost and time requests. Will seek consensus regarding disputes or different requirements among client requests, building code requirements, and state and university requirements. Perform related duties as assigned.

Estimating – 5% - Produce estimates for projects based on schematic drawings for presentation to the end user. Estimating skills to be able to estimate large and complex projects both as renovations and new construction.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $72.12/hour.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits:

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Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Minimum 20 years of construction-related experience
• Minimum 5 years of higher education experience

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.