Construction Project Manager

JOB
Under the supervision of the President and CEO Coconino Community College the Project Manager (PM) will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of building projects under the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) method. The Project Manager will also maintain a dotted line reporting relationship to the Executive Director of Facilities and Security to ensure alignment with campus infrastructure standards and operational priorities. This role ensures the projects are completed on time, within budget, and meets quality, compliance, and security standards. The Project Manager will act as the primary liaison between the college, contractors, architects, and other stakeholders, while aligning with the college’s mission to provide a safe and sustainable learning environment. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, temporary position with a minimum of three years. First Application Review: November 20, 2025 - Open until Filled Applications received by this date will be considered in the initial pool Salary & Benefits: Anticipated Hiring Range: $84,489 - $105,611/annual - depending on education and experienceCafeteria Plan: In addition to the base compensation, benefits-eligible employees receive an extra $6,720 per year to put toward benefit costs or to be used as additional take-home payPaid Holidays: 21 (including a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day and over Spring Break)Vacation & Sick Leave: Approximately 17 paid vacation days & 9 paid sick leave days accrued annuallyHealth Insurance and Other Coverage: seehttps://www.coconino.edu/benefits/full-time-benefitsCoconino Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervise daily activities supporting successful construction of bond-supported projects under CMAR projects.Serve as owner representative in CMAR team consisting of owner, owner representative, CMAR representative, CMAR, and design professional.Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and college administration.Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations as needed.Monitor project costs throughout the design, construction and close-out.Assist in bid preparation, contractor selection, and contract administration.Reviews and interpret construction contracts and change orders and ensures their proper execution and distribution. Coordinate with IT, Facilities and Security teams for technology and access control integration.Ensure alignment with institutional sustainability goals and environmental standards.Supervise construction activities from design through completion.Conduct site inspections and quality control checks.Resolve issues related to delays, emergencies, or technical challenges.Provide regular progress reports to college leadership.Facilitate meetings with project teams and stakeholders.Maintain thorough documentation of project activities.Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Duties: Ensure adherence to safety protocols for students, staff, and contractors.Collaborate with campus Facilities and Security teams to implement access control and emergency response measures.Coordinates move-in and move-out timelines within the new facilities

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Five years of direct experience in construction project management. Strong knowledge of construction processes, budgeting, and scheduling. Ability to read and interpret complex plans, specifications, blueprints, and schematic drawings, and assess them with construction progress. Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be considered.Preferred SkillsExcellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with CMAR delivery method. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams. Proficiency in project management tools.Working in an educational settingKnowledge in CMAR. Physical Demands: This position requires the physical ability to: Work indoors and outdoors primarily engaged in work of a moderately active nature.Meet physical requirements as determined by a competent expert and required by state law. Maintain sufficient physical fitness to apprehend and restrain fleeing suspects, accomplish crowd control, and function well under stressful conditions. See with sufficient near and far visual acuity (correctable 20/20 vision and color recognition) to conduct surveillance and read printed materials. Use hearing for ordinary conversation and to hear sounds in order to respond to normal and emergency situations. Project voice over distances and background noise. Work any shift in a 24-hour operation and perform work on days not normally assigned.

Salary : $84,489 - $105,611