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Vanderbilt University . Position Summary
The Construction Management is a new position responsible for directly executing construction project oversight for Vanderbilt University Facilities Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) office. The CM will serve as the project leader for a specified number of projects in the construction phase and will act as the owner’s lead representative for all their assigned construction projects on behalf of Vanderbilt University. They provide construction project guidance and assistance to other PDC Directorates, VU Maintenance Operations, and Vanderbilt’s Academic and Athletic Dean’s offices. This position will routinely communicate (orally and in writing) with Directors, AVCs and Athletic and Academic Units. The position serves as the lead construction engineer within VU Facilities for projects assigned and reports directly to the Associate Director of Construction and Director of Construction. The CM will be responsible for leading and managing all assigned construction projects for Vanderbilt University, striving to minimize disruptions to VU operations and personnel while maximizing financial efficiency. Total cost per project may range from $5 K to $500 M+. About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt is a renowned private institution founded in 1873 located a little more than a mile from downtown Nashville, TN. The university’s students, faculty, staff and visitors frequently cite Nashville as one of the perks of Vanderbilt. VU is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. It is a place where you can be greater than yourself, take exceptional pride in your work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. About The Work Unit
Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) is a work unit of approximately 26 personnel supporting university faculty, staff, and students in small and large construction and renovation projects and is part of the Facilities Department. The projected VU construction program is estimated at over $2 billion across the next ten years, with approximately $1 billion currently in programming or design. PDC is responsible for planning, designing and executing new construction and renovation projects for VU. PDC will coordinate the design, bid, and management of all assigned projects in a safe, timely, and organized manner. They coordinate current and potential projects with all university stakeholders and act as a representative of the university to outside vendors and contractors to acquire adequate and competitive pricing. Facilities’ annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 500 employees. Facilities manages major capital project expenditures totaling ~\$300 million annually and facility renewal, replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling ~\$20 million annually. Key Functions, Responsibilities And Expected Performance
The incumbent is responsible for (1) leading and managing all assigned construction projects on site (estimated 75% on campus); (2) evaluating workload and critical project priorities and deadlines, scheduling and assigning manpower; (3) acting as the hiring official for construction positions within PDC on behalf of the Director; (4) providing construction-engineering expertise in major engineering disciplines; (5) acting as the construction and technical expert for assigned projects; (6) leading all assigned construction project designers and contractors on technical issues, construction practices, quality, safety, schedule, cost and changed conditions; (7) conducting constructability reviews, resolving technical problems, providing technical approvals, and advising senior leadership; (8) establishing effective management procedures for office and field administration; (9) communicating with high-ranking University leadership and local government representatives; (10) monitoring and adjusting project costs to minimize cost growth; (11) utilizing electronic applications such as eBuilder and Oracle for workload management and project status updates; (12) ensuring use of eBuilder and Oracle reports for workload management, project status updates, and construction contract closeouts. Supervisory Relationships
This position is considered a Level 3 Project Manager with supervisory responsibilities over assigned construction inspection personnel. It reports administratively and functionally to the Associate Director of Construction within Planning, Design and Construction. Education And Certifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Engineering or Architecture (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, or Architecture highly preferred). An advanced degree in Planning, Engineering or Architecture highly preferred. A registered professional engineer or architect license highly preferred. Experience And Skills
5 years of relevant construction or project management experience as the owner’s representative strongly preferred. Proven background in leading construction projects >$1 M highly preferred. Experience constructing educational, athletic and laboratory facilities preferred. Demonstrated skills in project coordination and quality management in construction related projects strongly preferred. Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) skills required. Ability to make effective oral and written presentations and briefings required. Experience producing completed staff work and conducting effective meetings required. Skilled negotiator capable of resolving project changes to minimize cost and schedule impacts strongly preferred. Ability to coordinate priorities of professionals across multiple organizations required. Skilled in utilizing effective, constructive employee and team feedback to improve performance and knowledge of group dynamics and project and program management tools. Experience with Software such as Microsoft Office Suite, eBuilder Project Management, AutoCAD 2018, Adobe Acrobat and Oracle highly preferred. Physical requirements: walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, working from heights, and crawling into tight spaces for long periods of time required.
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Construction Manager
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Vanderbilt University . Position Summary
The Construction Management is a new position responsible for directly executing construction project oversight for Vanderbilt University Facilities Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) office. The CM will serve as the project leader for a specified number of projects in the construction phase and will act as the owner’s lead representative for all their assigned construction projects on behalf of Vanderbilt University. They provide construction project guidance and assistance to other PDC Directorates, VU Maintenance Operations, and Vanderbilt’s Academic and Athletic Dean’s offices. This position will routinely communicate (orally and in writing) with Directors, AVCs and Athletic and Academic Units. The position serves as the lead construction engineer within VU Facilities for projects assigned and reports directly to the Associate Director of Construction and Director of Construction. The CM will be responsible for leading and managing all assigned construction projects for Vanderbilt University, striving to minimize disruptions to VU operations and personnel while maximizing financial efficiency. Total cost per project may range from $5 K to $500 M+. About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt is a renowned private institution founded in 1873 located a little more than a mile from downtown Nashville, TN. The university’s students, faculty, staff and visitors frequently cite Nashville as one of the perks of Vanderbilt. VU is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. It is a place where you can be greater than yourself, take exceptional pride in your work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. About The Work Unit
Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) is a work unit of approximately 26 personnel supporting university faculty, staff, and students in small and large construction and renovation projects and is part of the Facilities Department. The projected VU construction program is estimated at over $2 billion across the next ten years, with approximately $1 billion currently in programming or design. PDC is responsible for planning, designing and executing new construction and renovation projects for VU. PDC will coordinate the design, bid, and management of all assigned projects in a safe, timely, and organized manner. They coordinate current and potential projects with all university stakeholders and act as a representative of the university to outside vendors and contractors to acquire adequate and competitive pricing. Facilities’ annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 500 employees. Facilities manages major capital project expenditures totaling ~\$300 million annually and facility renewal, replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling ~\$20 million annually. Key Functions, Responsibilities And Expected Performance
The incumbent is responsible for (1) leading and managing all assigned construction projects on site (estimated 75% on campus); (2) evaluating workload and critical project priorities and deadlines, scheduling and assigning manpower; (3) acting as the hiring official for construction positions within PDC on behalf of the Director; (4) providing construction-engineering expertise in major engineering disciplines; (5) acting as the construction and technical expert for assigned projects; (6) leading all assigned construction project designers and contractors on technical issues, construction practices, quality, safety, schedule, cost and changed conditions; (7) conducting constructability reviews, resolving technical problems, providing technical approvals, and advising senior leadership; (8) establishing effective management procedures for office and field administration; (9) communicating with high-ranking University leadership and local government representatives; (10) monitoring and adjusting project costs to minimize cost growth; (11) utilizing electronic applications such as eBuilder and Oracle for workload management and project status updates; (12) ensuring use of eBuilder and Oracle reports for workload management, project status updates, and construction contract closeouts. Supervisory Relationships
This position is considered a Level 3 Project Manager with supervisory responsibilities over assigned construction inspection personnel. It reports administratively and functionally to the Associate Director of Construction within Planning, Design and Construction. Education And Certifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Engineering or Architecture (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, or Architecture highly preferred). An advanced degree in Planning, Engineering or Architecture highly preferred. A registered professional engineer or architect license highly preferred. Experience And Skills
5 years of relevant construction or project management experience as the owner’s representative strongly preferred. Proven background in leading construction projects >$1 M highly preferred. Experience constructing educational, athletic and laboratory facilities preferred. Demonstrated skills in project coordination and quality management in construction related projects strongly preferred. Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) skills required. Ability to make effective oral and written presentations and briefings required. Experience producing completed staff work and conducting effective meetings required. Skilled negotiator capable of resolving project changes to minimize cost and schedule impacts strongly preferred. Ability to coordinate priorities of professionals across multiple organizations required. Skilled in utilizing effective, constructive employee and team feedback to improve performance and knowledge of group dynamics and project and program management tools. Experience with Software such as Microsoft Office Suite, eBuilder Project Management, AutoCAD 2018, Adobe Acrobat and Oracle highly preferred. Physical requirements: walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, working from heights, and crawling into tight spaces for long periods of time required.
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