About the role
Title: Project Manager
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 50R100 - Campus Operations
Division: 3R1000 - Administration and Engagement
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G22
Retirement: KERS
Contact Person: Matt Whittenberg
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Project Manager, Project Administration serves as a University representative for Capital Projects with focus on the MEP and Construction trades, working with external contractors and project groups, construction contacts, and campus constituents. Responsibilities include reviewing design & construction documents, attending design & construction meetings, managing the project schedule and budget by utilizing all available resources and monitoring project progress in the field. This will be done in accordance with. the Capital Construction procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience: • Three years’ experience in the field of engineering or construction is required.
- Must be knowledgeable of all phases of construction and project management and be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be knowledgeable of applicable construction codes and standards.
- Must be able to prepare construction plans, specifications, and material take-offs.
Licensure & Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties
- 10% - Plans, implements, and coordinates design and construction activities affecting university facilities and grounds on main campus and extended campuses. - (Essential)
- 10% - Responsible for the coordination of architects/engineers, contractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and others necessary for completion of projects on time and within budget. - (Essential)
- 10% - Represents the University in coordinating capital construction projects and renovations - (Essential)
- 10% - Communicates, both verbally and in writing, with all representatives involved in construction projects. - (Essential)
- 10% - Schedule and direct pre-construction, post-construction, progress meetings and other meetings as required by projects. - (Essential)
- 10% - Formulate reports, summaries, memos, and recommendations as needed or as required by the Associate Director of Campus Construction and Project Management. - (Essential)
- 10% - Perform inspections of construction/renovation activities for compliance with applicable codes, standards and specifications and address deviations from codes, standards, and specifications with contractor through the appropriate chain of command. - (Essential)
- 10% - Prepare specifications for material and equipment purchases being utilized in construction. - (Essential)
- 10% - Organize, budget and track projects from programming to completion. - (Essential)
- 10% - Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Campus Construction and Project Management. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.