Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Department Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Position Summary: Performs under direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction, and in partnership with the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC). Provides professional expertise, management, and oversight necessary to ensure the successful planning and delivery of new construction and existing building renovation projects, from project conception through final completion and closeout. Works with stakeholders to develop project scope and cost estimates. Executes and communicates project scope based on assessment of program, budget, building structure, utility infrastructure, and code compliance. Develops, evaluates, and presents alternatives relating to scope, budget, and schedule. The incumbent ensures a consistent, customer-service excellence approach is applied during interactions with students, staff, faculty, and all other internal and external University stakeholders. Serves an essential role in providing the ongoing and recurring coordination necessary to support successful project planning and execution. Assembles, organizes, and communicates project information to various stakeholders. Administers project documentation in support of the Campus Planner and Project Manager. Interfaces with Procurement, Budget, and Accounting Departments in providing and processing project documentation in the required format. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Project Management – 60% Function as the Project Manager on assigned projects, with prime responsibility for all aspects of project management, including stakeholder communication, scope identification, project planning, cost estimating, funding, contracting, construction coordination, FF&E procurement, move management, warranty coordination, and project closeout. Act as lead liaison with stakeholders for the duration of projects, effectively communicating information relating to scope, budget, schedule, and other status related issues. Manage and coordinate all aspects of consultant, contractor, Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) representatives, and other project participant activity from conception through project closeout. Select, negotiate, and manage contractors and vendors as required for the successful execution of projects. Monitor and control construction activities to ensure adherence to baseline budgets and schedules. Advise on and take appropriate action when needed to address deviations. Review contractor change requests to verify validity. Manage processing of all valid change requests in compliance with contract requirements. Review and approve project invoices, ensuring all project vendors are paid in accordance with contractual terms, conditions, and timeframes. Coordinate the procurement, delivery, and installation of project furniture, fixtures and equipment. Manage project closeout process and ensure closeout occurs in a timely manner. Coordinate completion, processing, and archiving of University and State required project documentation. Coordinate and participate in on-site testing, walkthroughs and inspections. Provide project progress reporting involving the entry and extraction of data and the incorporation of information in various electronic formats. Monitor, track, and document expenses against established budgets and provide summary reports. Project Planning and Development – 30% Work with customers at all levels including, but not limited to, Directors, Deans, faculty and staff, and AHEC to develop project requirements and translate such into a scope of work to be used in preparing construction designs and specifications. Provide technical advice and recommendations relative to potential impacts to utility infrastructure, structural systems, and code compliance issues involved in proceeding with the design and construction of a proposed project. Provide constructability-related advice and recommendations during program plan development. Develop, evaluate, and present alternative solutions to accomplish a desired project while minimizing costs and impact on existing building systems and programs. Prepare and communicate scope information to the extent necessary to obtain consultant services for design phase of projects. Select, negotiate and manage consultants when consultant services are required in support of projects. Provide and communicate project information to University stakeholders during project planning and program development. Partner with AHEC’s Purchasing Department to manage all requests for quotations/proposals, purchase orders and contractual services. Develop cost estimates and detailed project budgets that accurately reflect project cost, schedule, complexity, and other factors as appropriate. Assist in the development of capital budget submissions and annual plans for project portfolio. Supervision and Other – 10% This position does not supervise. Perform other tasks or special projects as required. Required Qualifications: Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering discipline, Architecture or a related field, or a combination of related education and job experience. 2 years of related job experience is equal to 1 year of education. Experience creating cost estimates and preparing project budgets for various types of projects. Experience creating, updating, and managing project schedules. Minimum of 4 years work related experience. Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a higher-education environment. Experience with principles, methods, and best practices of project management. Experience working and communicating with people who have varying levels of design and construction knowledge. Experience with project management software used in construction. Working knowledge of building codes and ADA Standards. Experience with State of Colorado procurement rules, policies, and processes. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. LEED Certification. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in candidates who will best contribute to the University. Schedule Information Full-time, 40 hours per week Exempt Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Evenings and Weekend Work: rarely Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring in person work with the flexibility of some remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval) Travel: rarely Salary for Announcement Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range is $67,000 - $75,500. Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents: Resume Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former). Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. Deadline Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by October 31, 2025. Closing Date Open Until Filled Posting Representative Sophia J Montano Posting Representative Email smontan7@msudenver.edu Benefits The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu. Background Checks Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment. Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Thank you for considering Metropolitan State University of Denver as an employer of choice. 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