Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
OUA Project Manager (Limited-Term)
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is associated with the University of Georgia, a leading institution in public higher education. The OUA Project Manager will oversee various projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful execution of campus development and management initiatives across UGA campuses.
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Responsibilities
The individual oversees projects, contributing to their successful completion. Projects typically include studies, design and/or construction phases. This oversight incorporates comprehensive responsibility for all stages of projects including, but not limited, to initial studies, pricing, concept preparation, programming, design, construction, and closeout/warranty. The employee oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, designing, and constructing of assigned projects. Project may involve alteration and repair to existing university and/or athletic buildings or new building construction projects
The job entails conducting on-site visits for meetings with the Owner, Architect, and Contractor, as well as overseeing general project management
Professional communication with USG Board of Regents staff, university and/or athletic department leadership and personnel, design professionals, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and material and equipment vendors needed. This communication may include direct interaction, oral and written communication, and the assembly and deliverance of presentation material related to and in support of UGA projects and strategic plan
The position provides direction to the design professional and the contractor related to all facets of the project. In addition, the employee will evaluate vendor and consultant proposals and negotiate services & costs. The employee will gather/prepare other information regarding program, design, final construction documents, equipment lists and construction administration for a number of projects which are at various stages of development
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulatory agency guidelines as well as construction methods and construction administration
Communicate and effectively establish and maintain working relationships with university faculty and administrative personnel
Project Management including management of design professionals and contractors
Basic understanding and fluency in Microsoft Windows based operating system and Microsoft Office Suite of software
Foundational comprehension and proficiency to work within and between graphics and presentation-oriented software platforms that are common in the design, architecture and engineering industries, including, but not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Auto CAD, Sketchup, and similar products
Sedentary desk work for computer related and administrative tasks
Regular on-site inspections involving walking through active construction sites
Travel to active construction sites which may involve some overnight stays
Lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Driving to perform job related duties
Preferred
Baccalaureate degree in architecture or related field
Experience in working on planning, design, construction and/or project management of renovation and construction projects in a college/university or similar setting
Benefits
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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