Job Information
Michigan Technological University Construction Manager in Houghton, Michigan
Department: Facilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job Description Summary
Administer construction projects, supervise construction, perform on-site quality control inspections and coordinate safety of campus construction projects. Advise and make recommendations to the Director of Engineering Services and others on all aspects of design and construction, construction cost, life safety and code compliance in pursuit of university objectives. Participate in the production of construction documents, and administer the project bidding process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Assist in production of design and construction documents, including drawings and specifications for architectural, structural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, civil and site projects.
Provide on-site project supervision and inspection and coordinate quality control inspections of campus construction projects.
Monitor project costs, progress payments, and change orders.
Act as liaison with contractors, architects, engineers and regulatory agencies in resolving design and field construction conflicts.
Assist with invitations to contractors for project bidding and lead pre-bid meetings and walkthroughs.
Assist with bid openings, bid evaluations, and project awards.
Provide supervision and technical expertise for the layout and production of site and property boundary survey documents.
Maintain complete and current project files including as-built tactile and computer-based construction drawings.
Monitor contractor progress and coordinate construction safety.
Assist in the review of construction documents prepared by outside services and/or university personnel.
Assist engineers and others within the facilities organization with the design and management of all aspects of projects as required.
Assist the engineers and Director of Engineering Services in conducting the general activities of the unit.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Integrate safety practices into daily activities.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or Architectural Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Five years of experience dealing with contractors and supervising or inspecting construction projects.
Experience using personal computers and basic software packages including, word processing, scheduling, and spreadsheets.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Science in Construction Administration, or related fields
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (m
