Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking a Project Manager 2 to support its Office of Capital Project Management and Development. The role manages capital projects and professional design consultants from preliminary concept through construction, closeout, and warranty, while overseeing project delivery, costs, schedules, approvals, and coordination among stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Serves as University's representative during construction and during disputes between the contractor, architect and/or University. Tracks and reports project costs, schedules, job delays and approves & processes change orders and payment requests. Coordinates with State Facility Planning & Control, Architects, Engineers, LSU maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure all work conforms with plans and specifications. Ensures University Design Standards are enforced
- Manages and/or coordinates work provided and/or performed by owner such as the Office of Facility Services, Information Technology Systems, University Departments or other not-in-contract work (NIC) and work provided through separate contract. Arranges for interruption of utilities, contractor parking and material staging, site cleanliness inspections
- Serves as the University representative on State Facility Planning projects (greater than 1M)
- Coordinates designer contracting and manages professional design consultants for Capital projects from preliminary concept through the final construction phase, including close-out and warranty
- Meets with various campus clientele consisting of university administration and faculty to determine project scope, budget, schedule and coordinates project programming and design between client, architectural and engineering firms, internal design staff and plan review team
- Determines which work flow applies to the project and initiates appropriate routing of project for various internal and external approvals, architectural selection. Coordinates Plan Review Team and coordinates overall plan review process
- In-state travel including some overnight stays may be required for projects at other LSU campus locations - LSU Alexandria, LSU Eunice, Pennington Biomedical Center, LSU Health Sciences New Orleans, LSU Health Sciences Shreveport. May coordinate with other State agencies for matters under their jurisdiction such as but not limited to the Division of Historic Preservation review. Follows up on project end of warranty period to ensure any warranty related issues are corrected. Assists in the development of presentations relating to work performed by the Office of Planning, Design and Construction for various campus groups and committees. Assists the Director in various tasks associated with advancing the mission of the Office of Capital Project Management and Development. Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- Three years of experience in the practice of Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Management, with construction administration experience including scheduling, plan and submittal reviews, and field observation
- Valid Driver's License
- All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- 10 years of experience with 3-5 years in active project management specifically in higher education
- Louisiana Professional License in Engineering or Architecture or ability to obtain within 18 months
Benefits
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible employees
- Retirement options for eligible employees
- Various leave options for eligible employees
- Paid holidays for eligible employees
- Wellness benefits for eligible employees
- Tuition exemption for qualified positions
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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