Minimum Requirements:Project Manager II: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Project Manager III: Bachelor's degree in a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Position Description:Immediate opening for a Project Manager II or III position is available in the University Planning, Design and Construction department at the University of Louisville. The position will be filled at the Project Manager II or Project Manager III level based on candidate qualifications.The Project Manager II / Project Manager III serves as the “Owners Representative” and is responsible for overseeing and managing small to medium campus improvement projects through the programming, planning, estimating, design, execution / construction and commissioning phases. The Project Manager II / Project Manager III works alongside UPDC leadership and partner consultants, and is actively involved in project feasibility, programming, and conceptualizing of campus projects. The Project Manager II / Project Manager III oversees the coordination between design consultants, contractors, and key users, as well as ensures completion of the project within budget, on schedule and successfully meeting all program objectives and appropriate regulations. Actively participates in the budgeting process, providing cost estimates and timelines for improvement projects, equipment fit up commissioning and activation with consideration for internal resources such as facility services, IT, etc. and outside vendors for equipment and furniture. The Project Manager II / Project Manager III performs other duties as assigned. Project assignments are at the discretion of the UPDC leadership team. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDefines project scope, goals and deliverables.Identifies and manages stakeholders and develops an effective method of communicating project status.Establishes project team, assign specific roles and expectations, and secure required resources.Prepares design briefs, floor plan studies, and scoping documents to present to end user and contractors.Prepares presentation packages for donors and department marketing teams.Manages the selection and oversees the work of consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and response time to stakeholders in an effort to be proactive on project management and status updates.Develops and monitors budget, reporting unplanned expense in a timely manner with recommendations to course correct and maintain approved budget.In partnership with design consultants and contractors, creates and manages project timeline schedule.Visit construction site as needed to confirm status reports and project scope, goals and deliverables are being met.Provides quality assurance by implementing quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department, policies, and government codes and regulations.Verifies that request for payments, claims and scope changes are accurate, justified and/or compliant.Demonstrates effective planning by anticipating problems and resolving them before they adversely impact projects; sets appropriate priorities to achieve desired outcomes. Implements and manages change when necessary to meet project outputs. Leads RFP/Invitation to Bid process to secure design consultants, specialty consultants, and contracts as needed.Knowledge and understanding of guidelines and standards for all appropriate government codes and regulations; coordinates with partner consultants and contractors to ensure project compliance with all authorities having jurisdiction.Maintains accurate project records/files in accordance with project and department procedures.Coordinates national and regional master service agreement vendor selection and contract negotiation and execution in concert with the Executive Director, Architect/Engineer modified AIA agreements, Construction Manager modified AIA agreements and general conditions, and other agreements related to commissioning, existing conditions assessment, and additional consultants and contractors as needed.Assists in maintaining a benchmark database for preconstruction and construction project costs and schedules for key unit factors. Maintains estimates of geographic multipliers and regional construction inflation.Possible selective project specific overnight travel to coordinate efforts with Advancement and consultants to ensure project feasibility and alignment with University Integrity and Compliance.Preferred QualificationsExperience in managing projects above $5M in total project cost. Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Certification (PMP) (US and/or Canada)Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed ArchitectProficient in Smartsheet, Sketchup and Adobe SuiteCompetenciesProject Management - organized, manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized, and has strong ability to follow-up.Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.Critical thinking - ability to think through issues to make appropriate recommendations for best solution/action.Service excellence - responsive, keeps stakeholders informed, pleasant to work with, and provides timely, accurate information.Work ethic - motivated, diligent, stays on task to completion.Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, stakeholders and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.