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Project/ Construction Manager (Lincoln, NE)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should note that this P/ CM position will work primarily out of the department’s Lincoln office.

Along with your application, please attach a resume, cover letter and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers for three professional references. If you need assistance with your application, please call 402-472-3701.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Project/ Construction Manager (Lincoln, NE)
Position Number 7356
Job Description Summary
The Project/ Construction Manager (P/CM) is the University’s owner’s representative and facilitates the delivery of projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and warranty for new and modified University facilities. The P/CM will effectively complete projects within the specified project requirements, schedule, budget, and programmatic purpose. Successful projects are achieved through active P/CM leadership and stakeholder partnering. Assigned projects will vary in scope and include complexities requiring initiative, communication, risk management thinking, and problem solving as well as knowledge of multifaceted design and construction issues and specialties. P/CM works as part of a creative team to deliver the vision of client and campus stakeholders. This P/CM position will work primarily out of the department’s Lincoln office.
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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management.
  • Two (2) years of experience delivering successful small to medium scale capital construction projects
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software programs (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and basic skills with 2D and 3D design with an eye for attention to detail.
  • A valid driver’s license is required to drive a university vehicle for campus visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with an architecture/engineering consulting firm.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in REVIT, 3D design, or AutoCad.
  • Prior work experience as an Owner’s Representative.
  • Demonstrated experience with large scale and complex projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with project or campus planning, classroom design, and/or cost estimating.
  • Experience using project management systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Sketchup and/or GIS.

Preferred Licenses/ Certifications:
Registration /licensure as an architect or professional engineer or the ability to obtain registration/licensure.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Scope and years of experience are used to determine compensation within the salary range.

Ideal candidate will have verbal and written communication skills that clearly, concisely, and effectively delivers simple and complex information, adapting to the audience appropriately; the ability to learn, use, and teach others on new technologies; professional skills in a wide array of project planning and resource management; and exhibit intuitive and learned problem solving skills.
Work Location Lincoln
Work Schedule
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits Percentile 1A 100% Ben (12mo)
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2012542P
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 09/27/2022
Close Date
May Close at Any Time Open Until Filled Yes
Review of Applications Date 10/07/2022
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should note that this P/ CM position will work primarily out of the department’s Lincoln office.

Along with your application, please attach a resume, cover letter and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers for three professional references. If you need assistance with your application, please call 402-472-3701.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What Bachelor's degree do you have?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Do you have an advanced degree? If yes, please indicate what type.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a Registered Architect? If yes, please indicate whether in Nebraska or if not, comment on the planned process to do so if selected.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you a Licensed Engineer? If yes, please indicate whether in Nebraska or if not, comment on the planned process to do so if selected.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Do you have experience working on a large university or institutional campus? If yes, is that experience as a consultant or in-house employee?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Do you have design experience with an architecture/engineering consulting firm? If yes, how many years?

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * How many years of experience do you have managing design and construction projects?

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Have you designed projects? If yes, please provide a list of the last three projects you have designed with a brief description of the scope of work.

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. * Have you worked within the University of Nebraska system in the past 3 years?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document