Owner's Representative/Project Manager (Kearney, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Posted on Oct 21, 2024
Working Title Owner's Representative/Project Manager (Kearney, NE)
Department University of Nebraska System
Requisition Number S_240844
Posting Open Date 09/17/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/07/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Owner’s Representative/ Project Manager (PM) is the University’s representative to oversee and advise University clients/ user groups throughout the design and construction process. The Owner’s Representative provides comprehensive oversight and facilitates the delivery of new and modified University facilities and buildings for use and occupation to include planning, design, construction, occupancy, and warranty for new and modified University facilities. The owner’s representative acts as the owner’s trusted advisor, representing University interests throughout construction projects. The PM will effectively deliver completed projects within the specified project requirements, schedule, budget, and programmatic purpose. Successful projects are achieved through active PM leadership and stakeholder partnering. Assigned projects will vary in scope and include complexities requiring initiative, communication, risk management thinking, and problem solving as well as knowledge of multifaceted design and construction issues and specialties. The PM works as part of a creative team to deliver the vision of clients and campus stakeholders.

Currently, the University of Nebraska is not providing sponsorship for employment authorizations (H-1B/ Perm).

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.


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Minimum Required Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Owner’s Representative/ Project Manager:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three (3) years of experience performing owner’s representative project management functions within the construction industry.

Work Experience that includes:
  • Demonstrated experience developing budgets and/or cost estimating to support facility construction upgrades or renovations
  • Project management experience integrating and providing oversight to planning, design and construction activities
  • Managing multiple upgrade or renovation projects simultaneously
  • Experience using project management systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software programs (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and basic skills with 2D and 3D design with an eye for attention to detail

In lieu of meeting educational degree requirements an applicant may be considered if they have an equivalent combination of education and experience that furnishes an understanding of construction procedures, design tools, and project management principles.
Preferred Qualifications
What is helpful (Preferred):
  • College coursework in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Design
  • Demonstrated proficiency in REVIT, 3D design, AutoCAD, Sketchup and/or GIS.
  • Prior work experience as an Owner’s Representative
  • Experience with an architecture/ engineering consulting firm OR Experience working with non-profit, state or government organizations
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $79,800/yr minimum
How to Apply
THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

To apply, interested applicants should go to University of Nebraska System’s employment website: https://careers.nebraska.edu/

or
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Direct questions about the position to:

humanresources@nebraska.edu

Direct questions about the on-line application process to: 402-472-3701
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Kearney, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date