Senior Construction Administration Manager
University of Virginia
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Description:

The University of Virginia is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top public institutions.  The University employs over 11,000 faculty and staff, making the University the largest employer in the area. The University has been repeatedly ranked in the U.S. News and World Report listing of the top 25 universities in the nation, often as the number one public university. UVA’s Medical Center also consistently ranks as one of the nation's Top 100 Hospitals.

UVA encompasses ten schools, a level-one trauma center and teaching hospital, research facilities, arts, and athletic venues.

 

The Health System Project

It is anticipated that the initial projects will involve the phased renovation of major portions of Levels 0, 1, and 2 East in University Hospital located on Lee Street in the University of Virginia Health System.  These future capital renovation projects will need to be closely coordinated with the Hospital Bed Expansion and Lee Street Entry and Connective Element projects from a design and construction perspective.

 

The Position

Responsibilities include managing, coordinating and administering the construction contract for projects through the warranty period.  The person in this position is responsible for construction administration management, reviewing the contract documents to determine significant time schedules and milestones, coordinating the participation of responsible entities and defining the major task areas.  He/she monitors progress and initiates action to ensure schedules are met and work is performed within budget.  The Senior Construction Administration Manager resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the projects.  He/she also provides project direction to assigned Construction Administration Managers.   

 

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited College or University is preferred
• A professional license in architecture or engineering is preferred
• Five to ten years of project management experience or responsible charge over construction or the procurement of services.
• Significant supervisory responsibility for the construction of large complex institutional, utility, research, and/or healthcare facilities

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Significant years of directly relevant professional experience including the oversight of major capital projects

·         Knowledge, skill and ability to negotiate agreements for construction contracts

·         Demonstrated strong team leadership and interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

·         Demonstrated experience in the management of complex, healthcare and medical research construction projects located in highly congested urban sites is preferred

 

To apply please go to https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52887

The position is open until filled, but applications by February 5, 2008 are encouraged.  For more information please contact Charlotte Albright, Executive Management Search Group, 434-924-4454.  The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

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