Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in construction supervision, project management, or construction administration on complex commercial and/or institutional projects, including budget management. Proven leadership in supervising and managing personnel. Experience with higher education and/or public sector procurement methods, contracts, bidding, and policies. Experience managing accountability for project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Experience in identifying and leading continuous process improvements, managing change, and utilizing metrics and reporting.
Job Description:
Summary
Are you passionate about leading various projects and providing superior customer service? The Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) Department seeks an innovative, customer-focused leader for our Manager Construction Projects position.
In this dynamic role and partnership with three other Managers, you will unite and collaborate to provide visionary leadership and direction for all types of campus facilities projects in dedicated service areas, ensuring the successful execution of projects that enhance our facilities, elevate the student experience, and support our mission.
In collaboration with FPM leadership, you will receive direction from, consult, and coordinate to consistently achieve department, division, and university goals and provide excellent customer service. You will oversee daily operations, empower team cohesion and communication, manage projects, personnel, and budgets, and establish quality standards that embody our commitment to excellence. Additionally, you will manage and control design and construction standards and policies, ensuring proper contracts, bidding processes, approvals, and workflow sequencing are in place.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Direction: Serve as a primary leader for projects, guiding teams through the complexities of design, architecture, engineering, and project management. Ensure comprehensive oversight and accountability for all parties involved in each project, including internal staff, external contractors, and other stakeholders.
Team Management: Lead and manage a diverse project services team, including capital project managers, capital construction managers, small project/construction managers, interior designers, architects, and engineers.
Team Integration: Bring together a diverse array of technical and functional roles into a cohesive, unified team. Your leadership will ensure that all team members are aligned and working towards delivering exceptional services.
Quality Service Delivery: Ensure the highest quality of service to our campus customers by overseeing all aspects of project execution. Your commitment to excellence will be evident in every project you manage.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various stakeholders, including FPM leadership and management teams, faculty, staff, and external partners, to ensure that projects meet the needs and expectations of the Iowa State community.
Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities for innovation and improvement in project processes and outcomes. Your forward-thinking approach will help us stay ahead in the ever-evolving construction and campus development field.
Regulatory Compliance:Ensure strict adherence to Board and University policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations governing all projects, especially
Level Guidelines
Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports Focus on ISUs mission and meeting department or work unit goals Supervises a small department or work team Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS811
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received byOctober 22, 2024.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com).
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.