The Project Manager is a member of the Planning, Design & Construction team who are responsible for all college building construction, renovations, and campus infrastructure upgrades. This position will be responsible for multiple projects, occurring simultaneously, from start to finish to include scope development with clients, acquisition of professional design and contractor services, day to day oversight of project activities and financial accountability for budget management and compliance with all Office of State Architect policies and procedures.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, construction management, public Administration or related field.
Four years or more of construction project management experience or related facilities management experience, preferably in the public or academic sector.
Four or more additional years of engineering, architectural, facility management or project management experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Considerable knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and building, fire safety and accessibility codes.
Detail-oriented and well organized
Superior negotiation and oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in AutoCAD. Professional registration in Engineering or Architecture and accreditation as a LEED professional is preferred. Eight years' or more of construction management experience or related facilities management experience, preferably in the public or academic sector.
Major Responsibilities
Successfully manage multiple simultaneous construction projects.
Oversee all phases of construction projects, ensuring compliance with governing codes and Fort Lewis College (FLC) standards.
Administer the selection of architects, engineers, and consultants according to state and college requirements, and develop project budgets.
Establish scope of work, manage design and consultant agreements, and ensure timely decision-making and compliance with FLC standards.
Procure necessary design support services and engage various specialized consultants.
Manage bidding processes, contractor procurement, and ensure all legal requirements are met in project documents.
Administer construction inspection and quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance with building and accessibility codes.
Act as liaison between college staff, contractors, and various agencies, ensuring minimal service interruptions and fulfillment of user needs.
Conduct and attend construction meetings, manage project budgets, and handle contract amendments and payment requests.
Administer project close-out requirements, maintain project files, and incorporate documents into the PPS projects library.
Develop and implement construction management policies and procedures and assist with FLC's design and construction standards manual.
Maintain detailed facility management and construction cost data and prepare status reports for college administration.
Assist with facilities planning, prioritizing projects based on strategic need and college facilities assessment.
Provide support for the development and submission of annual capital construction and maintenance requests including development of cost estimates and defense of project requests. Effectively manage asbestos containing materials relating to project work including contracting for asbestos surveys and abatement projects.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, working with diverse communities.
Maintain knowledge of digital accessibility standards, including ADA and Section 508 compliance.
Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials according to FLC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee can expect while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Ability to work in a confined area.
Construction site and outdoor environments.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Will periodically be required to work outside of core business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $77,000 to $82,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process
A Complete Application Packet Includes
Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
Resume
Names and contact information for three current, professional references
Application materials received by June 30, 2024, will receive full consideration
The position will remain open until filled.
About Fort Lewis College
On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango
Notice To Prospective Employees
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:
Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
Sexual assault policy
Campus security policies
Campus/community resources
The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
Where to find registered sex offender information
Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
Reporting crimes
The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.
Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.
Discrimination Questions?
Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
192 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu
Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Kate Suazo, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu
Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.
ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
About Us
Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.
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