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Posted: 15-Aug-24
Location: Flint, Michigan
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 252854
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience is applicable to this position.
Job Summary
The Facilities & Operations department has an immediate opening for a Construction Project Manager Intermediate. This is an essential position in Facilities & Operations.
Reporting to the Facilities & Operations Assistant Director, this position supports the daily operations of F&O projects and operations.
Facilities and Operations is responsible for the 24/7 operation and maintenance of the campus and out-building infrastructure which includes but is not limited to the following systems: HVAC, electrical power, process, domestic, and RO water, pneumatic tube, life safety (doors, fire alarm, fire suppression, power), plumbing, electronic and pneumatic building controls, and interior and exterior architectural finishes.
Responsibilities*
- Support and/or manages multi-trade maintenance projects
- Responsible for maintenance project work primarily involves the replacement of existing medium to large assets and/or their supporting infrastructure distribution systems (Roofs, Flat lots, parking decks, windows, Pumps, Piping, RTUs, Electrical Distribution, EFs, and others)
- Manage the project construction process, assuring completion within established schedule and budgetary limits, and following design specifications and regulatory codes
- Perform scope development, schedules and lead customer meetings to confirm scope, estimate costs, verifies field conditions, obtain funding, establishes project schedule, communicates to end user, and monitors through completion
- Manage turnover of assets from large-scale and small-scale construction projects for migration into F&O's asset inventory and CMS (Computerized Maintenance System)
- Perform inspections of existing infrastructure to validate as-built conditions and support transmission of information to F&O project archives and F&O Business Operations Manager
- Plan, coordinates, and establishes project work schedules with maintenance and skilled trades and coordinates project with F&O facilities managers
- Support facilities maintenance program
- Research existing equipment and participate in planning preventative maintenance/ asset needs
- Manage outside contractors, vendors, and trades for in-house customer needs
- Perform audits on existing equipment to validate proper preventative maintenance
- Obtain material or service quotes to support management team, track delivery, and support installation or service work
- Assist department training activities, coordinates with Facilities Maintenance
- Research OEM instructions and develops quick reference critical reset instructions
- Support daily operations under the direction of a Facilities Operations Assistant Director
- Fulfill role as back-up to Facilities Operations Assistant Director as assigned
- Meet with customers to determine extent of building repairs, quality of work, and to assess impacts for utility shutdowns
- Participate and contribute to operational meetings and committees
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree, which is directly related to the responsibilities of the position
- Two or more years of construction project management experience which may include: Architecture, Engineering, Construction or directly relevant experience.
- Competence with personal computers and applicable software, mobile devices, productivity hardware, applications and Google Workspace.
- Must be able to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and contracts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction cost estimating.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Mode of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.