Project Manager

at  Appalachian State University

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a registered architect or professional engineer in the State of North Carolina or be able to obtain comity within one year of employment is preferred. Other certification that will be recognized will be a professional project manager (PMP).

• Verbal and Written communication skills required.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and other project scheduling and management software.
• Ability to use AutoCad and Revit software.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and ability to develop project budgets and work within budgetary guidelines.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers, clients, contractors, town officials, and others as required.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Experience with State and Federal contracting.
• Ability to operate University-owned vehicles with a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in engineering relevant to the area of assignment or equivalent combination of education, experience, and a certification as a Professional Project Manager (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) . *Administering the class; certain positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Must be a registered architect or professional engineer in the State of North Carolina or be able to obtain comity within one year of employment is preferred. Other certification that will be recognized will be a professional project manager (PMP).

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (10%)

1. Complete cost estimates, OC-25 worksheets, develop budget worksheets for projects on an as needed basis.
2. Maintain professional license and complete regular training and development courses to stay abreast of codes, procedures and professional practices.
3. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and consultants of the project team and within the University to ensure that all facets of the project comply with codes, the Master Plan, Design and Construction Guidelines, state and University requirements, including the basis for design, building systems are integrated, infrastructure and following procedures as required.
4. Ensure that the project complies with requirements and is coordinated in a timely fashion with all governing bodies and agencies, such as Office of State Construction, Town of Boone, DEHNR, etc.
5. Monitor design activities and inspect and monitor construction activities to ensure work is being completed and performed according to project needs, project goals, according to contract documents, shop drawings and submittals and according to accepted architectural, engineering and construction practices.

The Project Manager oversees the work of architects, engineers, construction management firms, and general contractors hired by the University to design and construct capital projects.

Other Duties include and are not limited to:

• Ensures the work performed by these firms meet the University’s project intent and design standards.
• Ensures projects are delivered within budget and on time.
• Ensures projects incorporate sustainable/LEED principles where appropriate.
• Monitors consultant and contractor work to insure compliance with University and State Construction Office regulations and procedures.
• Manages the formal processes for construction administration and assists with negotiating consultant contracts.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to operate state motor fleet vehicles is also required.

Leadership (10%)

• Proactively serve as the project lead for the University by setting up project meetings as needed to accomplish project goals: inviting the appropriate stakeholders, ensuring that agenda for project meetings are distributed one week in advance of the meetings, meeting minutes are accurate and distributed to interested parties, and action items are noted and assigned to specific individuals for completion, and follow up that all items are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the project goals and ensure that goals are achieved.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and consultants of the project team and within the University to ensure that all facets of the project comply with codes, the Master Plan, Design and Construction Guidelines, state and University requirements, including the basis for design, building systems are integrated, infrastructure and following procedures as required.
• Ensure that the project complies with requirements and is coordinated in a timely fashion with all governing bodies and agencies, such as Office of State Construction, Town of Boone, DEHNR, etc.
• Provide feedback to all project team members as to their performance and provide “lessons learned” for achieving higher levels of success on future projects as needed.