Director, Construction Project Manager
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to provide leadership and oversight for a diverse portfolio of construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects across multiple campus locations. This individual will oversee a team of Project Managers, provide daily guidance on active projects, and work closely with senior leadership, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure projects are successfully planned and executed. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in construction project management, particularly from an Owner's Representative perspective. The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing projects ranging from smaller renovations to major capital construction initiatives, while evaluating project progress, supporting the development of project teams, and helping establish priorities across a growing campus environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide leadership, direction, and daily oversight to a team of approximately five Project Managers responsible for construction and renovation projects across multiple campuses.
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Monitor active projects, evaluate progress, identify potential issues, and work with Project Managers to keep deliverables, budgets, and schedules on track.
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Visit campus locations regularly to meet with Project Managers, assess project needs, and provide hands-on guidance and support.
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Oversee projects from initial planning and design through construction and completion, including both new construction and renovations.
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Collaborate with senior leadership to establish project priorities, review project plans, and discuss proposed changes, challenges, and solutions.
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Serve as a primary point of coordination between internal college departments, architects, engineers, construction contractors, consultants, and vendors.
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Review architectural and engineering plans, construction documents, technical specifications, and project deliverables to ensure they meet established requirements and quality standards.
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In conjunction with leadership to oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and construction administration activities.
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Identify project deficiencies, contractor performance concerns, and potential delays; develop and monitor corrective action plans as needed.
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Provide guidance on design alternatives, construction methods, and project execution strategies.
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Participate in project meetings and provide updates, recommendations, and guidance to college leadership and other stakeholders.
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Support the planning and coordination of future campus development and expansion initiatives.
Qualifications
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5 - 7 years of experience in construction project management, capital projects, facilities planning, or a related field. 3+ if exp is within the Education Industry
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Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or providing leadership to Project Managers or construction teams.
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Strong experience overseeing multiple construction or renovation projects simultaneously.
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Significant experience working in an Owner's Representative capacity is highly preferred.
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Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, consultants, and construction contractors.
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Strong understanding of architectural and engineering design, construction documents, building systems, and construction practices.
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Ability to evaluate project performance, identify challenges, and recommend effective solutions.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners.
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Ability to travel between multiple campus locations and visit active construction sites regularly.
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A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred, but not required. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
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This job is In-Person.
Pay Range: Hourly $55.00 to $73.00
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.