UNIV - Project Manager - Construction & Design - MUSC

Job Description SummaryUnder limited supervision, directs the planning and design of maintenance operation, new construction and renovation projects. Coordinates the efforts of outside Architect and Engineering firms with in-house staff and custo...

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, directs the planning and design of maintenance operation, new construction and renovation projects. Coordinates the efforts of outside Architect and Engineering firms with in-house staff and customers. Responsible for administration and execution of each assigned project. Manages multiple projects each year. Assists in the development of project scope, programming and design, prepares cost estimates, developing specification bid documents and construction schedules, and coordinates all of those activities with the receiving unit. Reviews and approves shop drawings and submittal data, and performs periodic site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Negotiates and recommends approval or disapproval of professional service fee proposals, contractor cost proposals, and pay applications for both. Performs in-house design services for select renovation and repair projects.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001167 Engineering

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-08

Pay Range

$66,892 - $95,327 - $123,763

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

Under limited supervision, directs the planning and design of maintenance operation, new construction and renovation projects. Coordinates the efforts of outside Architect and Engineering firms with in-house staff and customers. Responsible for administration and execution of each assigned project. Manages multiple projects each year. Assists in the development of project scope, programming and design, prepares cost estimates, developing specification bid documents and construction schedules, and coordinates all of those activities with the receiving unit. Reviews and approves shop drawings and submittal data, and performs periodic site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Negotiates and recommends approval or disapproval of professional service fee proposals, contractor cost proposals, and pay applications for both. Performs in-house design services for select renovation and repair projects.

Job Responsibilities:

30% - Coordinates MUSC capital project scopes of work, programming, design, specification development, and construction activities with outside design professionals, regulatory agencies, contractors. Deans, Department Heads, internal Facilities operations, and other key customers. Identifies design and construction problems and develops solutions in cooperation with designers and customers. 
 

20% - Prepares and directs the preparation of schematic, preliminary, and final drawings and specifications for select building and remodeling projects. Conduct plan reviews to check drawings for scope and budget. Provide written review comments to the designer for proposed changes. Include comments from the shops when applicable to the scope of the project. These comments are to be written and forwarded to the designer. 

20% - Conducts project progress meeting with owners. contractor and inspectors. Provide project meeting reports to management and end users in a timely fashion. 

15% - Provide timely accurate responses to contracts, review and approval of invoices, payment applications. contract amendments, and change orders. Knowledge of construction and procurement problems. Ensures change orders, payment requests and other contract documents are processed in accordance with the State Engineers manual and internal MUSC processes in a timely manner. Helps contractors keep track of and accountable for substantial completion date, engineer submitals, shop drawings, O&M manuals, warranties and as built drawings as part of the close out documents.

15% - Insures design work is in compliance with applicable building and safety codes and in compliance with State Engineer, MNO, CHE, DHEC, EPA, JCAHO, and other agency requirements. 

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree aligned to  construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline and five years of construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline work experience, including two years of experience in a technical supervisory capacity.  A Master's degree in construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline and three years of construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline work experience may be substituted for the required experience.  Some positions require registration as a Professional Architect as prescribed by the South Carolina Code Section 40-3-60 or as a Professional Engineer or Associate Professional Engineer as prescribed in South Carolina Code Sections 40-22-190 and 40-22-195. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work below ground. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to use hand/power tools. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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