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Sr Project/Construction Mgr

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,688.67 - $6,709.73
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Apr 04, 2025

Requisition ID
req32642

Working Title
Sr Project/Construction Mgr

Position Grade
14

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico's (UNM) Facilities, Design &
Construction (FDC) department seeks a Senior Project/Construction Manager to
join our vibrant, committed team of professionals who support the built
environment at UNM's campuses across the state. UNM FDC provides seamless
delivery of professional support services to internal clients using best
practices in capital project planning, development, and construction.

The Sr.
Project/Construction Manager will:

  • Manage all aspects of assigned
    university capital improvement projects from initial scoping and programming through
    completion and occupancy; facilitate, coordinate, and lead the execution of
    multiple, major and minor capital projects to ensure that project goals are met
    on-time and within budget.
  • Develop and maintain project job files; directly responsible for
    scope, budget, and schedule development of assigned projects, and tracking of
    project schedule, budget, and project risks. Review, negotiate, and process change requests and change orders.
  • Oversee procurement of project design consultants, contractors,
    vendors, and suppliers.
  • Manage project design, bids, construction, and move-in
    for internal clients to ensure design/function is achieved and consistent with
    overall institutional guidelines and standards.
  • Perform quality control
    inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications, institutional
    standards, and industry standards.
  • Coordinate and manage activities of consultants, contractors, vendor
    personnel, and suppliers: monitor contracts for compliance and cost control.
  • Directly manage FDC Project/Construction Managers, and/or Associate
    Project/Construction Managers to provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship
    on their projects and tasks.
  • Implement
    and help develop departmental processes, procedures, and policies to support
    optimum staff performance.

UNM OFFERS AN OUTSTANDING
BENEFITS PACKAGE, including:

  • Four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually
  • Paid holidays and paid sick leave
  • Health (medical, dental, and vision) benefits for employees and their family
  • Retirement benefits through NM Education Retirement Bureau
  • Tuition remission benefits for staff, additional education
    benefits to spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children of eligible
    employees and retirees
  • Life Insurance benefits
  • Long-Term Care benefits and more

How we work:

Currently, FDC is working a hybrid schedule, three days in-office, two days remote; this may fluctuate in the
future.
FDC is committed to training, education, and support in areas where prior
experience can be enhanced.
We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff!

See the Position Description for additional information.



Conditions of Employment
  • Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.


Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 9 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.



Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's
    degree in a related field such as architecture, engineering, construction
    management, project management, or management;
  • Strong
    supervisory experience and skills;
  • Exceptional
    critical/generative thinking skills, allowing for complex operating,
    administrative, and procedural decisions along with the ability to
    independently problem-solve in a demanding work environment;
    independently;
  • Demonstrated
    leadership and communication skills operating at a high level of
    integrity;
  • Experience
    with multiple project delivery systems;
  • Knowledge
    of and experience working with New Mexico Procurement Code;
  • Knowledge
    of and experience working with Federal, State, and local building codes,
    ordinances, and regulations and the various Authorities Having
    Jurisdiction (CID, NM SFM);
  • High level expertise in cost and schedule management;
  • Experience
    working with senior executive administration, executive clients, and
    internal and external stakeholders;
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam and Acrobat


Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Facilities Design & Construction (250A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $4,688.67 - $6,709.73

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
4/18/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Hybrid, in office 3 days per week.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the online application, include a cover letter, include a current resume, and provide (3) professional references. Be sure to include your full professional employment history.

  1. Complete the official online application.
  2. Cover Letter - Please attach a cover letter that describes why you want this job. Address how your qualifications and work experience match the position and the preferred qualifications detailed in this job advertisement.
  3. Resume - Please attach your current resume. Your resume should include a complete work history with beginning and ending dates (month/year).
  4. References - Applicants must provide names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references with your application materials. References will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant.

Your cover letter, resume, and references should be uploaded as a PDF file. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.



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