Details

Open Date 02/27/2025

Requisition Number PRN41308B

Job Title Construction Project Manager Sr.

Working Title Pre-Con Manager Cost Estimator

Job Grade H

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 01135 - Planning, Design & Construction

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 120K-170K

Close Date 03/06/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Pre-Construction Manager/ Cost Estimator /Direct/Manage/Supervise project delivery through leading the activities of construction project managers and associated staff. Establish the vision and strategy for pre-construction cost management at the university, aligning it with institutional goals and industry standards. Lead financial management efforts for high-value and complex projects including Academic, Research and Healthcare projects, setting benchmarks for cost effectiveness and risk management. Provide executive oversight on cost tracking and reporting, driving financial performance and minimizing risks across all pre-construction projects. Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and analyses to senior executives, influencing university strategies and decisions. Mentor project managers and other leaders on cost management practices.

Guide the pre-construction planning and development phases for University projects. Lead the preparation of comprehensive cost estimates and budget proposals for pre-construction projects at the university. Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Facilities Management, Campus Planning, Security, and Construction, to assess project scope and resolve issues. Track actual project costs as they develop, making recommendations for adjustments and improvements. Prepare detailed financial documentation, including cost and expenditure statements, for review by university management.

Responsibilities

Pre-Construction and Cost Estimating Management:

• Direct the financial management and cost estimation processes for complex pre-construction projects at the University including U Health projects.

• Assess the cost effectiveness of project strategies and provide strategic oversight on budget management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead efforts to track actual costs, proactively identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and analyses for senior management, making recommendations for improvements.

• Mentor junior to advanced project managers and lead initiatives to enhance financial management practices across university projects.

• Develop project plans and reports, schedules and budgets in collaboration with the team.

• Monitor project progress, identify risk and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project.

• Demonstrates competency in multiple project phases (planning, design, construction, etc.)

• Provide technical expertise in design, reports, estimates and construction

• Offer input as well as real-time feedback as to the design efficiencies and cost implications related to choices and options in the design of the project, and in the selection of appropriate product type, materials, assemblies, systems and finishes.

• Lead the constructability review and redlines of plans and specifications at designated design milestones

• Lead the review of preliminary, schematic, design development, and construction estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. Direct the value engineering process.

• Evaluate and provide guidance during the planning, design, bidding, construction administration, and close-out phases including making economic comparisons of development schemes and recommending options in alignment with broader building master plan strategies

Client Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues and managing expectations throughout the initiation to project completion

• Cultivate strong client relationships and identify opportunities for constructability and cost savings

• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and other arch/engineering/planning disciplines to ensure project objectives are met

Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to project managers, engineers, planners and project team members

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development

• Delegate tasks effectively, monitor performance and provide feedback to support individual and team growth

• Serves as a technical resource on projects or tasks for Capital projects including healthcare

• Lead cross-functional teams in resolving issues related to pre-construction, cost management and project planning.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Review project deliverables for accuracy, completeness and compliance with quality standards

• Implement quality assurance processes and procedures to enhance project outcomes and deliverables

Organizational Change Management:

• Apply change management methodologies to support the adoption and implementation of new initiatives.

• Develop and execute change management plans that include communication, training, and support strategies.

• Assess the impact of changes and ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption to operations

• Prepare and present detailed financial analyses and reports to senior leadership, influencing university strategies and decisions.

• Shape the cost management strategy for pre-construction projects across multiple initiatives at the University. Provide oversight on cost effectiveness, financial tracking, and reporting, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); AND 10 or more years of related experience; Familiarity with State and national building codes and experience working on capital development project, and; Demonstrated human relation and effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Current licensure with the State of Utah as an Architect or Engineer is preferred.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction or a related field

• Minimum 5-7 years of construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build estimating and preconstruction with a concentration in a variety of construction types

• Minimum 2-3 years of project management preferred

• Experience with computerized estimating systems and software. Strong conceptual estimating skills.

• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices. Must have extensive knowledge of various construction types

• Skills to read, interpret and understand contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications.

• Experience and skills in project management leadership and practices.

• Training and work experience with LEAN methodologies and applications. Strong process orientation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification, Construction Mgt. Association of America ( CMAA ) Certificate, American Institute of Constructors) AIC Certificate

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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