Capital Projects Manager - WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY : Job Details

Position DetailsPosition Information Position Title Capital Projects Manager Position Classification Staff Employment Type Full-Time Benefits Full Time Benefitted Department Facilities & Operations Summary Assists Capital Projects Director with the overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with the university quality standards.Duties

Assist with all aspects of construction projects including pre-project planning, defining the project scope and objectives, goals/deliverables, projects teams, performance requirements, charting the schedule and timelines, resources allocation and requirements, and budget costing.

Collaborate with the IT staff to manage and plan joint projects, incorporate IT needs into facility plans, create schedules, and run weekly project meetings.

Assist with project planning, accounting functions, managing the budgeting, and tracking and minimizing exposure and risk in projects. Update the Capital Projects Director with all project activities and progress.

Identification of necessary project resources including labor, materials and equipment, and ensuring their procurement at the most cost-effective terms to maintain project budgets. Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.

Assist with the creation of project teams, develop the objectives/goals, and provide direction, and support in assigning individual responsibilities. Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when the need arises. Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.

Assist in the coordination of all college stakeholders and act as a liaison for those involved in the project, including the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, AVP of Facilities and Operations, architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers, etc.

Monitor the progress of the construction activities and projects on an ongoing basis to ensure project timelines and milestones are met, and hold regular status update meetings with all the sub-teams or appropriate stakeholders. Perform ongoing daily/weekly inspection of projects and construction sites as required or needed.

Ensure project records, including photos, and appropriate documentation are complete, secure and stored in a safe and secure manner. Prepare and present project reports including progress, problem and solutions, evaluations and assessment of results. Utilize project management tools including appropriate software to track deliverables and other aspects of the project.

Identify any questionable elements of project design and construction which may create disputes and claims, and develop effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants in collaboration with the AVP of Facilities and Operations.

Coordinate manpower on projects with the Executive Director of Facilities & Maintenance and assist on day-to-day maintenance activities to include manpower, supplies, and materials when needed.

Provides a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions. Supervises assigned staff in accordance with WNMU personnel practices including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, guidance, etc. Participates in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background Associates degree in Project Management or related field with 1 year of experience, or High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years in Project Management or related experience. Microsoft Projects and AutoCAD working knowledge preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.Job Knowledge Must have solid demonstrated knowledge of the project management function. Must be knowledgeable of University policies and procedures, lifecycle of projects and maintaining multiple projects at the same time. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations) Normal office environment and construction site. Travel within the community and other WNMU sites. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor or ground surfaces including stairs and steps in construction sites. Must be able to visually and auditory assess situations to insure safety. Must be able to climb ladder and work in restricted work spaces. Must be able to follow all safety protocols at construction sites. This position may be required to report to duty on short notice, work outside normally scheduled work hours, and/or perform work tasks outside normal scope of duties. Required to work the hours necessary to best meet the needs of their projects. The work is usually performed during regular business hours but evening, holiday, or weekend work may occasionally be required. May be required to work additional hours of days depending on circumstances.Other Requirements a. Requires a valid New Mexico driver's license. b. Must pass a Defensive Driving Course within 6 months of hire date.Location Silver City Salary Range $45,000 Advertising Summary