Project Manager-Facilities Planning Services

Project Manager – Facilities Planning Services (2 Openings)

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Hiring Salary: $5,515.71 - $6,418.14/month

The Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned design, construction and renovation projects at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as assigned by the Director of the Office of Architecture and Planning. Responsibilities include architectural/engineering services consisting of designing space arrangements, estimating construction costs, developing construction drawings and specifications, consulting and coordinating project requirements with off‑campus consulting engineering firms, designing interior space with furnishings and finishes, administering and inspecting construction work on the University’s campus and soliciting bids/quotes from general contractors to perform renovation projects not done by UT Health Science Center.

• Performs programming, space planning and coordinating communication with managers and/or requestors.
• Performs architectural design development under the supervision of the Director.
• Estimates construction costs, reviews drawings and develops construction documents and specifications.
• Consults and coordinates project requirements and design with consulting engineers.
• Creates and maintains construction project schedules.
• Observes Facilities Administration construction projects on the University’s campus.
• Communicates meeting content, project inspections, etc., with the Director of Facilities.
• Discusses project errors and issues with the Director to quickly correct problems and prevent recurrence.
• Performs construction contract administration.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prepares preliminary and final construction drawings and specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field of study. (Transcript required)

Experience: Four (4) years of project management or construction management experience, and must have a valid driver’s license.

• Fully literate in the use of AutoCAD Architecture for the production of architectural construction documents plus relevant computer programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize time efficiently to complete multiple projects at various stages of completion.

This position may occasionally require work on weekends and evenings, and may require occasional overnight travel.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Higher Education