The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga · 6 months ago
Project Manager - Facilities, Planning, and Management
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is seeking a Project Manager to oversee compliance with programmatic requirements and industry standards for various projects. This role involves managing projects from design through closeout, liaising with user groups, and assisting with engineering and planning tasks.
Responsibilities
Manage assigned capital and local projects from design through project closeout and local projects not requiring bid documents
Serves as UTC’s representative ensuring compliance with programmatic requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, specifications, and incorporation of campus standards into every project
Serves as a liaison with university user groups affected by projects, providing clear communication and managing expectations
Assists with engineering and planning tasks
Develops statements of work and solicits project cost estimates
Develops associated documents as required for construction/renovation projects
Recommends field adjustments and redesign decisions to resolve problems or conflicts
Manages time and material contracts for projects
Reviews/approves invoices for proper adherence to scope of work and terms of contract agreements
Performs CMMS tasks in TMA (and other database software as required) to create projects, assign work orders, process invoices, input estimates and costs, record status changes, develop and/or monitor associated reports, etc
Performs AutoCad, Revit, and other drafting/modeling software tasks as required
Participates in master planning, facility assessments, and project programming
Coordinates professional consulting work
Assists with design standards development and documentation, campus space data collection, and analysis
Assists in bid evaluation and award recommendation
Assists in annual capital maintenance and capital outlay submittals
Participates in surge space planning and execution as needed
Assists with the organization and maintenance of project document retention system
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related degree
Four years of relevant experience in project management
Knowledge of construction concepts, practices and procedures
Knowledge of a variety of purchasing/procurement and contracting methods
Knowledge of cost estimating methods
Knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, AutoCAD, Autodesk-Revit, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, etc.)
Knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements
Knowledge and experience in the renovation of buildings, including building and infrastructure systems
Construction management knowledge
Ability to review design documents for compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Appropriate licensure in a functional area (i.e. licensed architect, landscape architect, engineer, or interior designer)
Facilities project management experience in a higher education institution
Working knowledge of UT/UTC Work Control, Space and ERP databases
Company
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an engaged, metropolitan university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tian Li
Chief Technology Officer for UTC’s Quantum Networking and Communication Initiative
Tony Parsley
Associate Vice Chancellor of IT & Associate CIO
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