Senior Construction Project Manager - Research Facilities

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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* Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
* At least five years managing research facility projects (wet/dry labs, vivarium, core instrumentation suites, nano/cleanroom spaces, etc.)
* Demonstrated expertise in specialized systems for research facilities (HVAC, cleanroom controls, biosafety containment, and redundancy systems)
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations in highly regulated research environments
* Master of Science in Construction Management or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher education
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
* Experience with complex building systems commissioning and construction delivery methods (CMAR, Job Order Contracting, etc.)
* Demonstrates an understanding of the complexity and compliance rigor needed for high-performance research environments
* Familiarity with construction codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE) and research facility compliance (biosafety, cleanroom standards)
* Knowledge of data protection expectations for research infrastructure (e.g., CMMC domains when applicable)
* Strong knowledge of construction project lifecycle: planning, design coordination, procurement, and closeout
* Ability to develop and manage construction project budgets.
* Proficiency in construction documentation tools (Bluebeam, Procore, BIM platforms)
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage phased construction in occupied research facilities
* Skilled in budget and schedule control, change management, and contract administration
* Understanding of commissioning processes for specialized systems (HVAC, clean rooms, biosafety containment)
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
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