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Project Manager (Advanced)

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 000036 & 005136
Functional Title Project Manager (Advanced)
Position Type Administration - Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) provides overall planning, design and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement and non-capital projects for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, the department manages the budgeting, design and construction of these projects. The goal of the department is to assure that the University obtains what they need, is of the quality desired, and the project is constructed within the determined schedule and budget. FDC actively manages approximately 90+ projects with total funding of over $200 million dollars annually from state appropriations, state R&R funds or self-liquidated monies. The department directly interfaces with all university divisions, State Construction Office administrators, UNC System Administration, external design firms, contractors and vendors.
Position Summary
Two Positions are open to be filled. Applicants to only submit one application to this Posting.

These positions are responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous Project Management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to far exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight. The purpose and intent of these positions is to execute the following duties for assigned projects: (1) act as agent for the department maintaining responsibility for customer relations and customer satisfaction; (2) perform pre-design, advance planning, or programming services as demanded by the project requirements; and (3) provide management and oversight of contracted design and construction services. Duties shall be as necessitated by project requirements and may include, but are not limited to: writing and creating project related technical scoping documents for customers and consultants; development and management of project schedules and budgets; technical review of construction documents; oversight and management of construction activities in the field. Implicitly within these duties are administrative tasks associated with the formation of contracts, processing of payments, and maintenance of project records in digital and hard copy formats.
Minimum Qualifications
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN THE ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE LICENSURE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3-5 years’ experience in the areas of building design, building construction, design and construction project management.
  • Design and construction experience in higher education building projects and experience with State Construction Office projects is highly desirable.
  • Engineering, Architectural or Interior Architectural Licensure by the State of North Carolina.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range $91,107
Org #-Department Design and Construction - 56402
Job Open Date 02/09/2024
For Best Consideration Date 02/23/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 75%
Key Responsibility
Project Management – This position will be responsible for managing multiple projects through the design and construction of the project.
Essential Tasks
  • Prepare comprehensive project budget, schedule and estimate for Projects.
  • Prepare project declaration of scope for customer review and approval.
  • Review project packages for accuracy and adherence to scope, budget, schedules and quality.
  • Ensure that plans are submitted to review by the state (if necessary) and the University community.
  • Ensure all review comments/questions are satisfactory addressed before moving project into bid.
  • Ensure project budgets and schedules are maintained throughout the project.
  • Manage the contractual requirements for the project and analyses and recommend changes to contracts.
  • Ensure the client is fully engaged during the entire process of the project.
  • Provide routine communication regarding project status, changes in scope, schedule & budget.
  • Ensure the client understands the changes that occur during the project.
  • Attend site visits and project meetings to ensure that progress is meeting the schedule and the budget.
  • Perform inspections of work in place and provide documentation and direction to the designer and the contractor.
  • Schedule inspections by other agencies and departments (for example SCO, Facilities Operation, ITS, Police, etc.)
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Reporting
Essential Tasks
  • Update and provide accurate project reporting of project details, to include financial matters, "Internal Discussion’ topics, as well as, “External Discussion” topics intended for a more senior leadership audience.
  • Project records are to be updated utilizing departmental software application(s) that may include databases.
  • Update and maintain accurate project schedules in scheduling software.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Employee Engagement
Essential Tasks
  • Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings.
  • Provide feedback on design and construction guidelines for the University.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Key Responsibility
Other Specific Assignments
Essential Tasks
  • Perform specific assignments assigned by the Ass’t Director or University leadership.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - C, Finger Dexterity - C, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - C, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - C, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - O, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - R
Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Reference Letter 1
  2. Reference Letter 2
  3. Reference Letter 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

    (Open Ended Question)