BS

6 yrs

None.

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather and temperature extremes while reviewing and/or traveling to/from a job-site(s).

8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Reporting to the Facilities Project Management Director, this position participates in the transformation and ongoing execution of construction project management as a discipline within the University of Kentucky’s Facilities Management organization; Ensures delivery of cost-effective projects by monitoring appropriate project milestone metrics and adjusting plans accordingly; Effectively oversees consultant and contractor delivery to project plans and timelines; Ensures end user input into design, construction, and warranty phases; Recommends and continuously improves processes, decision-making models, and tools to facilitate project governance; Delivers effective, timely, and on-going communications with customers and stakeholders.
In addition, the Facilities Project Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and implementing all work involved in construction for projects assigned with budgets below the capital threshold for Facilities Management Campus and/or Facilities Management Medical Center; Ensures project construction is consistent with project plans and specifications; Oversees and monitors project(s) scope and budget; estimating and bidding; processing funding documents, contracting with professional design engineers/architects/contractors; adhering to stringent schedules; and processing efficient project close-outs; and Ensures overall quality and compliance with safety, federal, state, local codes and regulations, as well as University Campus and HealthCare requirements.
There is currently more than one position open for the Facilities Project Manager. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.

MS Windows/Office; Presentation Software; SAP; CAD; Adobe Illustrator
Driver’s License — Preferred
Experience in project and renovation management with an institution of higher learning, research center, or University Campus — Preferred
Ability to prioritize work in accordance with organizational needs and goals, work collaboratively with a team of professionals, and deliver decisions with a continuous improvement mindset; Demonstrated knowledge of Safety and Environmental Compliance Statutes; Construction Building Codes; and state, federal, and local regulations.
Position requires fiscal acumen; interpretation and application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents used in combination; report writing using technical data with considerable interpretation; developing improved methods and procedures.
Frequently applies knowledge to practical issues and problems.

Bachelor’s Degree 6-Years.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.