Construction Project Manager II

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Closing Date : 12 / 15 / 2025

Type of Position :

Construction and Planning

Workstudy Position : No

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

No

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department :

Design & Construction Services

Departments Website :

of Job Duties :

The Construction Project Manager will be the liaison with design consultants contractors University employees and others areas as required. This position coordinates meetings and other activities with user committees consultants contractors planners and others. This position must be able to read and interpret construction plans and specifications and review plans and specifications for constructability and viability. The Construction Project Manager provides surveillance and oversight over major and minor construction projects on campus and handles construction project management administration including contracts project schedules payment applications change orders warranty and close out documentation. This position will also inspect completed buildings and construction projects for compliance and acceptability.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in engineering architecture or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

OR

Facility Management Professional or Project Management Professional certification may be considered in lieu of a degree

OR

Experience in engineering architecture or a related field in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity

At least five years of experience in the construction industry as a project manager or leading a project management team

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of all aspects of construction site safety

Knowledge and familiarity with current sustainability principles

Knowledge of the supervisory practices and procedures

Knowledge of building construction techniques materials and costs

Knowledge of construction budget development

Ability to plan organize and direct the work of skilled trade workers

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of buildings to determine quality and progress of on-going operations

Ability to interpret blueprints and building specifications

Ability to develop construction plans procedures and budgets

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

$75092 - $86355.75; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application Resume

Optional Documents :

List of three Professional References (name email business title) Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information :

Caitlin Hughes Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist &

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and / or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity :

N / A

Frequent Physical Activity :

N / A

Occasional Physical Activity :

N / A

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Abinitio,Cobol,Environmental Consultancy,Facility Management,Insulation,Asic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 75092 - 86355