Project Manager, Campus Facilities and Construction (FT), CFRE34104FOM

Overview

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus with a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. College of DuPage is committed to student success and an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Manage furniture, document control and small to medium sized interior and exterior projects with a project cost limit up to $3 million.
• As a member of the Facilities team, report to the Assistant Director, Facilities.
• Interface with internal customers, various departments, permit agencies, designers, suppliers, contractors, and manufacturers to deliver projects.
• Deliver high-quality, properly functioning spaces within pre-approved budgets in compliance with College policies and procedures and governing building codes.
• Build and retain a solid contractor and supplier base to perform upcoming projects.
• Solicit quotes, bids, or RFQs from design professionals, contractors, material and furniture suppliers as required for project initiation and completion.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Department, attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings and prepare Board recommendations as required.
• Process project contracts, requisitions, invoices, submittals and other project documents; obtain surety bonds and insurance certificates as required by policy and / or procedures.
• Manage activities of architects / engineers and other consultants; review construction plans for conformance with COD standards and end-user needs.
• Monitor construction progress, contractor performance, quality and compliance with documents and college design standards.
• Coordinate final occupancy and move-in activities, O&M training and turnover, and proper project closeout procedures.
• Prepare permit documents, permit payments and track permit completion.
• Provide regular communications, updates, and reports throughout project phases; properly document all project activities and maintain records.
• Prepare ICCB Space Use Data and update plans; guide architectural / engineering firms on material selections and FF&E.
• Coordinate project furnishing, move management, related bids / quotes, installation and warranty repairs; organize and manage furniture inventory and related end-user requests.
• Maintain records management of AutoCAD and related documents; create, organize, and maintain a catalog of architectural / construction drawings and specifications; operate CAD systems for project support.
• Assist in reviewing as-built documents with Facilities and maintain as-built records for requests from Engineering and Buildings and Grounds; support signage and graphics projects as requested by the Assistant Director, Facilities.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, Facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field required.

Minimum two (2) years of responsible experience in construction drafting or equivalent, and onsite multi-trade (Sitework, Shell, Interiors, MEP) construction project required.

Employment details

Entry level

Full-time

Project Management and Information Technology

Higher Education

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