Construction Project Manager, Electrical Projects - Military veterans preferred

Construction Project Manager, Electrical Projects

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Job Summary

Manages capital and/or in-house projects during the design and construction phase to ensure project completion within budget, on schedule, and within scope. Determines client needs, develops designs and project timelines, monitors and forecasts budgets, and supervises contractual matters. Coordinates project effectively across multiple people and teams.

Essential Functions

Oversight and management of the design and construction of multiple electrical capital projects for the university, focusing on preservations projects, infrastructure renovations to support changing research needs and building controls upgrades.

• Coordinates project requirements and schedules with internal and external stakeholders and ensures compliance with the project management process, established budgets, schedules, and University standards.
• Develops a scope of work that accurately reflects the client’s needs, budget, schedule, and university standards; defines project requirements not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and fire protection systems; reviews life safety and building related specifics.
• Establishes and manages preliminary budget; develops, monitors, validates, and pays invoices; ensures the approval of project funding; reviews and approves applications for payment.
• Prepares and reviews contract documents to ensure compliance with all manuals, needs, and university standards; maintains proper documentation, computer records, and project management software.
• Makes recommendations for project selections; obtains reviews; coordinates with others to meet goals and objectives.

Physical Effort

Moderate phys•cal effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to claim ladders or access small spaces. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Construction Project Manager

Job Family: Campus Operations

Job Sub Family: Planning, Design, & Construction

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $95,000 per year

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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