Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Coordinates the planning, design and construction of campus facilities to ensure that all new construction and renovations comply with University policies and procedures, University design standards, local and national building codes and departmental requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Five years professional experience in the construction industry plus two years project management experience and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Experience in construction contracting, cost accounting, estimating and value engineering preferred.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates the initial meeting with the client to determine the client’s needs and the extent of the project.
2. Identifies the funding source and arranges for the transfer of funds.
3. Coordinates and directs the schematic design of the requested project by preparing drawings and schematic costs personally or by obtaining the services of a design consultant.
4. Coordinates the review of the schematic work by Facilities personnel, the client and other interested parties and ensures recommended changes are incorporated.
5. Coordinates and directs the consulting team regarding the completion of design development.
6. Oversees the preparation of the final bid documents by the consulting team.
7. Coordinates the final review of the project by Facilities personnel, the client and other interested parties.
8. Oversees the bidding or procurement process to ensure that state procurement law and University Policies and Procedures are met.
9. Oversees the general contractor and his sub-contractors to ensure that the project is constructed according to construction documents and applicable codes and ordinances.
10. Documents the progress of the project and communicates important milestones or significant problems to the client, his manager and the department director.
11. Approves pay requests, change orders and contract modifications of consultants, vendors and contractors for services rendered.

Problem Solving

This position has the authority to make decisions affecting the scope of the project in its development stages. They make design, material selection and construction decisions in accordance with University Design Standards to satisfy the needs of the program and the client and which best represent the University’s interests.

Comments

This incumbent should be able to demonstrate competency in managing design and construction. Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical design and building codes is desirable.