Design Project Manager

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Posted: 28-Mar-24

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Type: Full-time

Salary: Unpaid

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Additional Information:

2 openings available.

Internal Number: 24002294_1711482543

The Design Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of effective design project management services. The projects have a high level of complexity and can be high profile and have a greater impact on the operations of the institution. May be multi-phased with multiple contracts; project team may include staff from several disciplines and/or departments as well as specialty consultants. Project durations can be as 3-5 years.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the and .

Duties to Include:

• Manage the design process from Pre-Design Services through the Bidding
• Ensure project design is in compliance with current codes, University design standards and industry standards
• Prepare and negotiate design professional services agreement and amendments (scope, fee and schedule)
• Establish, monitor, and update project schedule
• Develop and monitor budgets
• Manage conflicts between delivering institutional objectives and project team member isolated interests
• Plans, estimates, organizes and monitors projects.

Location: University Services Building (USB)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Design & Construction:

Design & Construction leads a comprehensive and collaborative approach to design and construction excellence in creating a campus that is consistent with the University of Iowa's status as one of the nation's leading academic/research institutions. We support the University's mission to educate, provide community service and encourage environmental sustainability.

Design & Construction takes an integrated and sustainable approach to the long-term planning and management of the University of Iowa's land, buildings, and historic resources. We facilitate and support decision making processes of Senior Administration and the in these areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in project management of projects during programming, schematic design, design development and/or construction document phases.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in computer software applications.

• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in architecture, engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Extensive experience in a customer focused, team-oriented environment.
• Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in project management of projects during programming, schematic design, design development and/or construction document phases on a university campus.
• Extensive experience with project management software such as BlueBeam, Microsoft Projects, etc.
• Experience in sustainable design processes, laboratory and/or MEPT capital improvement projects and/or state building inspection procedures.

Position and Application Details:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at or 319-467-0719.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.
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