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Iowa State University Manager Construction Projects in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Manager Construction Projects
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in construction supervision, project management, or construction administration on complex commercial and/or institutional projects, including budget management.
Proven leadership in supervising and managing personnel.
Experience with higher education and/or public sector procurement methods, contracts, bidding, and policies.
Experience managing accountability for project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Experience in identifying and leading continuous process improvements, managing change, and utilizing metrics and reporting.
Job Description:
Summary
Are you passionate about leading various projects and providing superior customer service? The Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) Department seeks an innovative, customer-focused leader for our Manager Construction Projects position.
In this dynamic role and partnership with three other Managers, you will unite and collaborate to provide visionary leadership and direction for all types of campus facilities projects in dedicated service areas, ensuring the successful execution of projects that enhance our facilities, elevate the student experience, and support our mission.
In collaboration with FPM leadership, you will receive direction from, consult, and coordinate to consistently achieve department, division, and university goals and provide excellent customer service. You will oversee daily operations, empower team cohesion and communication, manage projects, personnel, and budgets, and establish quality standards that embody our commitment to excellence. Additionally, you will manage and control design and construction standards and policies, ensuring proper contracts, bidding processes, approvals, and workflow sequencing are in place.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Direction: Serve as a primary leader for projects, guiding teams through the complexities of design, architecture, engineering, and project management. Ensure comprehensive oversight and accountability for all parties involved in each project, including internal staff, external contractors, and other stakeholders.
Team Management: Lead and manage a diverse project services team, including capital project managers, capital construction managers, small project/construction managers, interior designers, architects, and engineers.
Team Integration: Bring together a diverse array of technical and functional roles into a cohesive, unified team. Your leadership will ensure that all team members are aligned and working towards delivering exceptional services.
Quality Service Delivery: Ensure the highest quality of service to our campus customers by overseeing all aspects of project execution. Your commitment to excellence will be evident in every project you manage.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various stakeholders, including FPM leadership and management teams, faculty, staff, and external partners, to ensure that projects meet the needs and expectations of the Iowa State community.
Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities for innovation and improvement in project processes and outcomes. Your forward-thinking approach will help us stay ahead in the ever-evolving construction and campus development field.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Board and University policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations governing all projects, especially
Level Guidelines
• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals• Supervises a small department or work team• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS811
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by October 22, 2024. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: October 9, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R15677
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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