Michigan State University · 23 hours ago
Planner/Inspector/Analyst III
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expMichigan State University is seeking a Planner/Inspector/Analyst III to lead a diverse group of stakeholders through the project delivery process. The role involves managing project aspects, ensuring quality control, and maintaining communication with stakeholders throughout all phases of the project.
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Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of a project delivery team to meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include leader of the design team (MSU PDC staff or outside consultants), issuing of plans and specifications for competitive bidding or Construction Management buyout, review of bids, interview contractors and recommend contract award. Direct design and construction team on site and building logistics phasing required to meet stakeholder needs. Develop a strategy for project delivery method working with the Design, Construction and Contract Administrators on projects of a complex nature. Oversee or manage directly the owner’s representative role throughout the construction phase and closeout including long term warranty enforcement and customer communication. Coordinate the inspection of construction projects by the skilled trade experts throughout the construction phase to ensure quality control and adherence to MSU Construction Standards
Communicate the progress of the project from project start to closeout to the customer and project team. Communications include Project Information Sheet (A3), meeting minutes, quarterly report updates, Campus Infrastructure Planning Work Group (CIPWG) and Board of Trustees (BOT) submittal for major projects, and conformance to the communications plan per customer requirements along with campus stakeholders
Oversee or manage directly all aspects of the project management documentation requirements for MSU projects including Facility Asset Management Information System (FAMIS) and Unifier budgets, schedules and milestone dates, projects status reporting, lead the communication plan for the customer, and assure project compliance with Facility Asset Data Exchange (FADE). Work closely with project administrator on contractor pay applications, change orders and budget adjustments. Work with the Performance Manager to communicate lessons learned, post project evaluations and continuing improvement for the project delivery process
Mentor and lead PIAs I and II
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field
Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction, 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
Eight to ten years of construction project management experience with a bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction Management with emphasis on Project Management
Certification or advanced course work in a nationally recognized Project Management training program
Oversight of field operations and coordination of all trade activities in commercial or industrial construction projects of high complexity $5,000,000 or more
Knowledge of all aspects of the design of commercial and industrial building systems with direct experience in their construction
Ability to interpret project documents (prints, contracts, etc.) and applicable fire, safety, building, mechanical, electrical, and health codes
Knowledge of developing and executing design and construction contracts
Proficiency in the use of estimating/scheduling software
Knowledge and experience developing construction specifications and maintaining their compliance and adherences
Cost and schedule maintenance experience
Knowledge of University standard practices and procedures
OSHA 30-hour training
Two-hour lead and asbestos awareness training
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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