Michigan State University · 20 hours ago
Planner/Inspector/Analyst II
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expMichigan State University is seeking a Planner/Inspector/Analyst II to lead and coordinate complex building projects from initiation to closeout. This role involves developing project delivery strategies, overseeing construction activities, and ensuring stakeholder requirements are met while maintaining communication with all parties involved.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement project delivery strategies for complex projects, lead design and construction teams on site logistics and phasing, and direct all aspects of project delivery to meet customer requirements
Lead design team activities including issuing plans/specifications for bidding, reviewing bids, interviewing contractors, and recommending contract awards. Coordinate inspections by skilled trade experts to ensure quality control and adherence to MSU Construction Standards
Negotiate Architecture, Engineering, and Construction contract terms, manage project documentation, and work closely with administrators on pay applications, change orders, and budget adjustments
Communicate project progress through reports, meeting minutes, and formal submittal, ensuring compliance with communication plans and stakeholder requirements
Conduct lessons learned and post-project evaluations to improve processes, and mentor or lead student employees
Qualification
Required
Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction specific to the work being performed, supervision and management
Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license
Must drive University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the Universities rigorous safe driving standards
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or project management
Three - five years of experience with managing capital projects or construction projects at a moderate scale, or a semi-complex scale
Experience with a campus or large scale environment
Experience with working closely with subject matter experts in Architecture or Engineering fields related to project scope
Experience with mentoring students and related staff
A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills
Ability to problem solve within a collaborative team environment
Ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job
Benefits
Free comprehensive health care for you and your family
10% contribution toward your retirement
Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time
Eligible to work a partial remote schedule
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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