FIELD CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 28, 2021
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Job no: 242081-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: FP&M/CPD/CPD
Location: Madison
Categories: Architecture, Construction, Planning, Engineering, Facilities, Skilled Trades, Maintenance
Position Summary:
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Capital Planning & Development Construction Field Representative is responsible for construction oversight of consultants, contractors and commissioning providers involved in the design, construction, renovation, and commissioning of projects authorized by the State of Wisconsin Building Commission and/or the Board of Regents. This position ensures that all construction work performed on university facilities including buildings and physical plant infrastructure is designed, modified, and constructed in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
This position works closely and manages work in collaboration with other departments including other units within FP&M, UW System Administration, the Division of Facilities Development, campus divisions and departments, and architectural/engineering consultants. The person in this role will have a high degree of independence.
The Division of FP&M is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Staff serve as role models by practicing exemplary behavior when working with customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of FP&M is "Providing excellence in facilities and services for our university community". Facilities Planning & Management is committed to stewardship of architectural, environmental, archeological and land resources in support of the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture with major studies in facility management, construction, or an engineering or architectural related discipline preferred; Two years of relevant professional work experience in facility management or construction may equal one year of applicable higher education level requirement.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in construction and project management.
Additional Information:
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffold and work at heights above 20 feet in order to reach walls, ceilings and other surfaces, to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for performing outdoor duties in the summer and the winter, and to enter, exit and perform duties in confined spaces.
Ability to utilize protective gear and appropriate safety precautions.
Knowledge to interpret Construction Documents.
Extensive knowledge of Construction Means and Methods of all General Construction.
General knowledge and experience across all disciplines and technical areas including electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
Knowledge and experience with problem solving skills including identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Excellent interpersonal, communications, team building and conflict resolution skills.
Time management skills.
Skills and experience in negotiations and collaboration.
Skills in customer service and customer relationship management.
Proficiency in Computer Skills and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to successfully manage the oversight of multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with a diverse group of individuals and resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with design consultants, contractors, project. managers, agency personnel and other members of the project team.
Department(s):
A713010-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/CPD/CPD
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter. We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Contact:
Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
FACILITIES ARCHITECT(S02DN) or FACILITIES ENGINEER(S04DN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
242081-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Sep 28 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 26 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: FP&M/CPD/CPD
Location: Madison
Categories: Architecture, Construction, Planning, Engineering, Facilities, Skilled Trades, Maintenance
Position Summary:
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Capital Planning & Development Construction Field Representative is responsible for construction oversight of consultants, contractors and commissioning providers involved in the design, construction, renovation, and commissioning of projects authorized by the State of Wisconsin Building Commission and/or the Board of Regents. This position ensures that all construction work performed on university facilities including buildings and physical plant infrastructure is designed, modified, and constructed in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
This position works closely and manages work in collaboration with other departments including other units within FP&M, UW System Administration, the Division of Facilities Development, campus divisions and departments, and architectural/engineering consultants. The person in this role will have a high degree of independence.
The Division of FP&M is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Staff serve as role models by practicing exemplary behavior when working with customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of FP&M is "Providing excellence in facilities and services for our university community". Facilities Planning & Management is committed to stewardship of architectural, environmental, archeological and land resources in support of the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture with major studies in facility management, construction, or an engineering or architectural related discipline preferred; Two years of relevant professional work experience in facility management or construction may equal one year of applicable higher education level requirement.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in construction and project management.
Additional Information:
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffold and work at heights above 20 feet in order to reach walls, ceilings and other surfaces, to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for performing outdoor duties in the summer and the winter, and to enter, exit and perform duties in confined spaces.
Ability to utilize protective gear and appropriate safety precautions.
Knowledge to interpret Construction Documents.
Extensive knowledge of Construction Means and Methods of all General Construction.
General knowledge and experience across all disciplines and technical areas including electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
Knowledge and experience with problem solving skills including identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Excellent interpersonal, communications, team building and conflict resolution skills.
Time management skills.
Skills and experience in negotiations and collaboration.
Skills in customer service and customer relationship management.
Proficiency in Computer Skills and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to successfully manage the oversight of multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with a diverse group of individuals and resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with design consultants, contractors, project. managers, agency personnel and other members of the project team.
Department(s):
A713010-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/CPD/CPD
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter. We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Contact:
Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
FACILITIES ARCHITECT(S02DN) or FACILITIES ENGINEER(S04DN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
242081-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Sep 28 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 26 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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