Project Manager; Engineer – Journey

Position Summary

This Engineer position is responsible for comprehensive and simultaneous Project Management of multiple UNCG projects of various sizes. Projects will range in value from less than $30K up to and potentially exceeding the $4M threshold for full NC State Construction Office oversight.

• Act as agent for the department maintaining responsibility for customer relations and customer satisfaction.
• Perform pre-design, advance planning, or programming services as demanded by the project requirements and provide management and oversight of contracted design and construction services.

Duties shall be as necessitated by project requirements and may include, but are not limited to:

• Writing and creating project related technical scoping documents for customers and consultants; development and management of project schedules and budgets.
• Technical review of construction documents.
• Oversight and management of construction activities in the field.
• Implicitly within these duties are administrative tasks associated with the formation of contracts, processing of payments, and maintenance of project records in digital and hard copy formats.

• Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 3–5 years experience in the areas of building design, building construction, design and construction project management.
• Design and construction experience in higher education building projects and experience with State Construction Office projects is highly desirable.
• Having a Project Management, Construction Management, or Facilities Management certification is advantageous.
• Interior Architectural Licensure.

• Manage multiple capital projects through the design and construction of the project.
• Prepare comprehensive project budget, schedule and estimates for capital projects.
• Prepare project declaration of scope for customer review and approval.
• Review project packages for accuracy and adherence to scope, budget, schedules and quality.
• Ensure plans are submitted to review by the state (if necessary) and the University community.
• Ensure all review comments/questions are satisfactorily addressed before moving project into bid.
• Ensure project budgets and schedules are maintained throughout the project.
• Manage the contractual requirements for the project, analyze and recommend changes to contracts.
• Ensure the client is fully engaged during the entire process of the project.
• Provide routine communication regarding project status, changes in scope, and schedule of budget.
• Attend site visits and project meetings to ensure progress meets the schedule and budget.
• Perform inspections of work in place and provide documentation and direction to contractor and the designer.
• Schedule inspection by other departments (Facilities Operation, ITS, Police department).

• Update and provide accurate reporting of project details, updating all project database fields.
• Update project schedules in scheduling software.

• Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings.
• Provide feedback on design and construction guidelines for the University.

• Perform specific assignments assigned by the Assistant Director and the Director.

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - R, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - C, Walking - C, Lifting 0‑30 lbs.

- C, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - C

Driving - Car/Truck - O, Extreme noise levels - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - O