Construction Project Manager 1

Department Summary

Student Services and Enrollment Management’s mission is to build a diverse, exceptional, and inclusive campus community. The person in this role will work toward this mission in the following ways : Illustrate efforts at awareness and implementation with other individuals in the workplace; act as an advocate to assure efforts toward best practices, including support of trainings and serving as a resource for inquiries; act as a supporter to implement policy and / or establish procedures or guidelines for their school / college or VP area / Division; and act as a supporter to implement and / or establish procedures or guidelines for the University.

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, social and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We value equity and inclusion, responsibility and integrity, innovation and learning, and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units, which include Business Services Operations, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life. University Housing is a $100-million educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).

Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades, are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates, graduate at higher rates, and graduate more quickly.

Position Summary

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for supporting efforts to ensure the reliability and maintainability of University Housing assets related to residential facilities, dining facilities, controls, housing grounds, safety systems, and Housing art. The position supports the development and maintenance of a coordinated asset management plan, including maintenance planning and projects, KPI measurements, asset lifecycle management, and prioritized preventive maintenance.

The position will add value to the maintenance management of University Housing assets totaling more than $1 billion.

Key responsibilities

• Project Planning :
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables of small to medium maintenance projects
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Estimate project costs and track expenditures to ensure adherence to financial objectives.
• Specification and RFP development
• Create project schedules
• Management of Housing Art program
• Management of Housing Signage program
• Project Execution :
• Direct and manage project development from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate and lead project team meetings, fostering collaboration and productivity.
• Provide vendor coordination and oversight for yearly services
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure quality control measures are implemented to meet or exceed quality standards for deliverables.
• Stakeholder Communication :
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain open and transparent communication channels, providing regular project status updates and reports.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

This position may lead the work of classified staff and student employees.

By fulfilling these responsibilities and possessing the necessary skills, a Construction Project Manager can effectively lead and deliver successful projects, contributing to the overall objectives and growth of the organization.

Special Requirements : Have or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license for the purpose of obtaining a UO driver’s certification.

Minimum Requirements