Senior Project Manager

Job Summary:

This position will be assigned projects on the CU Denver, CU Anschutz, or both campuses.  The Senior Project Manager is typically assigned a project at conception and will manage the project through all phases of planning, construction, and close-out.  The Senior Project Manager may be managing upwards of twenty projects at various stages of the project life-cycle depending on project type, volume, and University needs.  Throughout the course of a project, the Senior Project Manager will work with internal University clients, departments, stakeholders, Facilities Building Maintenance and Operations, and University Service Providers such as the Office of Institutional Planning, EH&S, Office of Information Technology, University Police, Electronic Security, and Grants and Contracts as appropriate. The position will develop strong relationships with architectural and engineering firms, consultants, and contractors.  This position will have opportunities to serve on project oversight committees, design team and contractor selection committees, and internal department committees. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Schedule and Budget Management
• Contractual Agreements
• Design Administration
• Bidding and Construction Administration
• Post Construction Issues
• Dispute Resolution
• Estimating

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationwide leader in education and research. This position is involved in a wide variety of construction projects including site infrastructure, classrooms, offices, lab space, day care facilities and police facilities. The work varies from smaller office renovations to large multi-million dollar ground up new construction. Modifying space on campus is a constant process ranging from creating the best facilities for the student population to new lab space for cutting edge medical research.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university in construction management, architecture, architectural engineering, construction engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related degree and five (5) years of construction project management experience in the alteration, modification and remodel of small ($25K) to large ($10M+) renovation and capital projects for institutional or commercial buildings which must have included at least one (1) year experience in planning/cost estimating work 
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in design and construction administration of buildings and remodel projects in an institutional, higher education, or similar setting.
• Experience working for organizations with construction standards and guidelines
• Experience with construction project management platforms
• Experience with State of Colorado, Office of the Architect, and State Buildings Program contractual agreements, or similar.
• Strong background in construction estimating
• Experience in Design/Build or Construction Management/General Contractor project delivery methods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Communicate design and construction concepts, processes, procedures and industry standards to clients and Service Providers
• Manage to realistic project budgets

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Todd Akey, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until January 18, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$90,000 to $95,000 

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .