| Department Name: Facilities Mgt & Planning UNK | Working Title: Construction Services Manager |
| Holder Name:  | FLSA Designation: Exempt - Administrative Professional |
| FTE:  |
| RESPONSIBILITY | TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Services Operations & Client Management | 30 | X | Serve as the primary point of contact for campus departments seeking construction and renovation services. Meet with stakeholders to identify project needs, develop solutions, and establish project expectations. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and delivery strategies. Coordinate project planning activities with construction supervisors, skilled trades personnel, and outside contractors. Monitor project performance and ensure customer expectations are met regarding scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Provide leadership and direction to the Construction Services team through subordinate supervisors and project leaders. Identify opportunities to expand services, improve processes, and enhance customer satisfaction. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with campus stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and university leadership. |
| Project Development, Estimating & Contract Administration | 20 | X | Develop scopes of work, project budgets, schedules, and cost estimates for renovation and construction projects. Evaluate project feasibility, resource requirements, and delivery options. Coordinate procurement activities and assist with contractor selection processes. Prepare, review, and administer project agreements, service contracts, and supporting documentation. Monitor contract compliance and manage project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Provide recommendations regarding project priorities, funding needs, and resource allocation. |
| Quality Assurance and Standards | 15 | X | Ensure construction work adheres to University Facility Design Guidelines. Review contractor and in-house work for quality and compliance. Recommend updates to construction standards based on field experience and evolving best practices. Promote consistent documentation and project closeout procedures |
| Capital Projects Liaison | 15 | X | Serve as Facilities representative during planning and execution of major capital projects. Participate in design and construction meetings to provide constructability, sequencing, and maintainability input. Coordinate between Capital Projects and campus maintenance staff to ensure operational continuity. Assist with project turnover, commissioning coordination, and transition of completed facilities into maintenance operations. Identify potential operational impacts and recommend mitigation strategies. |
| Financial Oversight | 10 | X | Track project budgets and expenditures. Monitor labor utilization and material costs. Ensure timely and accurate billing for projects. Identify cost savings through effective use of in-house resources. Assist with documentation to support budget requests or capital justifications. |
| Special Programs/Projects | 9 | X | Special programs/projects and other duties as assigned. |
| Essential Job Functions | 1 | X | For this position, regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function. This position is considered essential personnel based on job responsibilities. In the event of a campus incident, this position may be required to report to work, even during periods when the campus is closed, due to its essential nature. Due to business necessity, this position may be required to perform tasks outside of typical job requirements at the supervisor's discretion. |
Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, renovation practices, and institutional building systems.Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and construction standards. Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and technical documents. Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines. Demonstrated leadership ability in supervising skilled trades personnel. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, design professionals, contractors, and university leadership. Working knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and project scheduling practices. |
Identify and analyze construction challenges and implement effective solutions. Evaluate design documents for constructability and long-term operational impact. Prioritize projects based on operational urgency and available resources. Exercise independent judgment in managing field conditions and resolving unforeseen issues. |
Actions and decisions in this role significantly impact campus construction operations, project execution quality, budget performance, and coordination between Facilities and Capital Programs. Errors may result in project delays, cost overruns, compliance issues, or operational disruptions. Effective performance ensures efficient delivery of renovations and successful integration of capital projects into campus operations. |
Maintain regular communication with campus departments regarding renovation projects. Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance supervisors and staff. Coordinate with the Capital Projects group within the Office of the President. Interact with contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies as needed. |
This position receives direct supervision from the Director of Facilities Management and Planning and operates with independent judgment within established departmental guidelines. |
Does this position supervise?:
Yes |
What types of employees do you supervise?:
Office/ Service,Temporary/ On-Call,Students |
Type of Supervision Exercised:
This position exercises direct supervision over the campus construction team and may provide functional oversight on assigned projects involving cross-functional stakeholders. |
Office,Outdoors,Animal Facilities,Mechanical Facilities,Other/ Combined |
If Other/Combined Environment, please explain:
Primary work environment with be office, however there will be time spent on construction sites in varying levels of completion. |
| Sit: Continually (67-100%) | Bending: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Stand: Continually (67-100%) | Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Walk: Continually (67-100%) | Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Drive Motor Vehicle: Continually (67-100%) | Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%) | Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%) |
If other, please explain:
Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand. (Usually right). |
| Keyboard: YES | Pipefitting:  |
| Fine Manipulation:  | Grasping:  |
| Repetitive Motion:  |