Facilities Construction Manager III

Facilities Construction Manager III

Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Facilities Construction Manager III. This position will provide construction management services for moderate to large-size capital projects for renovation or new construction of campus facilities.

Responsibilities include acting as the Owner's Representative during the construction phase of assigned projects. This includes the management, coordination, and construction administration services. Additionally, the Facilities Construction Manager III observes work in progress to assure that the installation of materials and equipment is in accordance with contract documents, applicable codes, and university standards. At any one time, this position has oversight of multiple projects with aggregate project budgets totaling up to $80 million.

The successful candidate will possess good communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to lead diverse project teams with conflicting interests, needs or requirements; and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and / or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU's mission and department or work unit goals Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems / issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following : 1) Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application / Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note : To receive full consideration, applications should be received by October 19, 2025. Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as : Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program