The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for the scope, budget, and schedule management, contract administration, design and construction, programming execution on assigned campus projects from conception to completion; Responsible for supervision of assigned project management staff as well as administration of the established planning, design, bid & award, construction, and post-construction phase services provided to the campus by Facilities Management for their projects and all assigned project managers; Accountable to the University for all assigned capital construction projects to him/her and also assigned to subordinate Project Managers, to ensure completing all projects on time, on budget and to a satisfied customer and to the expected quality parameters.  

Provide Project Management skills and leadership:

1. Supervise and lead design and construction execution for all assigned projects to self and to direct reports, including scope, budget, contracts, and schedule which have been established during the planning phase of capital projects. Responsibilities begin during the planning phase of projects and must participate during planning and design, development of project requirements, and selection of project consultants. 
2. Supervise and lead assigned project management staff. 
3. Supervise and manage procurement of construction services and construction execution including contract document(s) administration, budget and schedule management, and project closeout while maintaining the University's requirements for project quality, cost and time. 
4. Assumes full accountability for the team's adherence to the procedures/protocol for administration of contract documentation, this includes: bond documentation, certificate of insurance documentation, review of draft documents required for approval by the Board of Trustees, review of contracts for contractors and architects/engineers, etc. Responsible for the quality and accuracy of all contract documents associated with their projects and their teams' projects as well as training and coaching their staff to have similar oversight and attention to detail on the projects. 
5. Work with the Director of Capital Programs for Project Management to develop, review and implement Facilities Management policies and procedures related to project management and be fully accountable and responsible for their implementation. 
6. Supervise and administer project conceptualization development with other professionals and administrators
7. Coordinate activities with the Capital Development Board for design, construction, project delivery, and partnering.
8. Supervise and lead the approved process for the selection of construction managers, and other contractors to be recommended for employment by the University or Capital Development Board.
9. Direct the development of pre-construction and construction Professional Services Agreements for construction managers, and other contractors, and a standard format regarding the scope of professional services. Coordinate the scope of professional services required for each project with Project Managers and Associate Director(s).
10. Ensure all projects are compliant with federal, state, and University rules and regulations affecting contract administration and procurement of professional services and materials and labor for new construction, remodeling, renovation, and minor repairs.
11. Lead contract dispute resolution efforts with contractors and construction managers on all construction projects.
12. Take corrective actions and make decisions as necessary to improve performance of delayed projects. 
13. Utilize his/her best interpersonal skills to coordinate and mitigate multiple personal risks among several stakeholders. 
14. Predict project risks and take the appropriate mitigating measures before they occur.
15. Responsible for the health and safety of the university users and building occupants during construction.
16. Utilizes the CMMS (Asset Essentials/Brightly) work order system to track work assignments and enter labor / materials for the Capital Programs department.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
2. Eight (8) years of commercial construction management experience.

 NOTE: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience. 

1. Work in a University environment on design and construction projects.
2. Work in a Health Care environment on design and construction projects.
3. LEED experience and professional registrations.
4. Master's Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.

About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.

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