Construction Manager-Capital Planning
- Employer
- City Colleges of Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 23, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Architecture, Other Professional Fields, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Under general supervision, this position plans, directs and coordinates the design and construction of assigned capital projects on the City Colleges of Chicago campuses from conception to completion. This position assists the Associate Director - Facilities Planning and Senior Construction Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides management control over project estimate, budget,
schedule, design consultant selection, design development,
construction and quality control issues. Provides project guidance
throughout the project and status updates on an as needed
basis.
- Attends project planning meetings to understand the project
scope, location, and schedule for completion. Performs site reviews
and investigates the overall nature of the project to develop the
scope of work for each one.
- Develops draft schematic designs and/or cost estimates for
projects under the guidance of the Associate Director of Facilities
Planning.
- Prepares public notices, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs),
Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and bidding and construction
documents leading to the competitive solicitation and selection of
Architects, Engineers and Construction Companies to perform the
project work
- Coordinates consultants’ work by furnishing available
information on existing facilities to them, and reviewing drawings
and specifications so that all projects can be completed within
timeframes and estimated budgets.
- Attends pre-bid and bid-opening meetings; analyzes bids; and
assists in developing Board Report items with the Purchasing
Department.
- Reviews contractor’s work performed to ensure that it meets
contract requirements thru site visits and progress reviews of
construction documents; informs of corrective actions to comply
with contract requirements.
- Maintains and upgrades reference library and drawing archives,
and assists District personnel by responding to questions and
inquiries.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Supervision:
Indirect Supervision: Project Consultants/Contractors
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning,
Construction Project Management or a related field preferred,
supplemented by five years of professional experience in
architecture, planning, engineering, and construction management. A
combination of educational and professional experience may be taken
into consideration at the discretion of management with the Board
of Trustees approval.
- Must possess thorough knowledge related to building code
requirements, construction methodologies and practices, and
construction contract administration. Must be able to prepare
preliminary designs, working drawings, and specifications for new
construction work or for remodeling projects.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication necessary. Must be
able to engage in public speaking activities.
- Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current
operations to move the District closer to meeting the Key
Performance Indicators. Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely
manner.
- Must be able to work well with employees at all levels of the
organization, in addition to students of the City Colleges. Proven
experience in managing and directing a diversified work staff. Must
be able to handle all situations with tact, persuasiveness, and
diplomacy.
- Advanced software skills, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Database and Project Management software experience
preferred.
- Must be able to travel around the City to the various Colleges
and Satellite Campuses in an efficient and timely manner.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City College of Chicago!
1. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Project Management or a related field preferred, supplemented by five years of professional experience in architecture, planning, engineering, and construction management. A combination of educational and professional experience may be taken into consideration at the discretion of management with the Board of Trustees approval.
2. Must possess thorough knowledge related to building code requirements, construction methodologies and practices, and construction contract administration. Must be able to prepare preliminary designs, working drawings, and specifications for new construction work or for remodeling projects.
3. Excellent writing and verbal communication necessary. Must be able to engage in public speaking activities.
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