Oklahoma Baptist University Hiring for Project Manager at Shawnee, Oklahoma Full Time

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OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Project Manager Department: Facilities Services

Supervision received: Manager of Facilities Services

Supervision given: Facilities staff when serving as in-house Project
Manager

Expectations for all employees
Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission based upon its core
beliefs. All
employees are expected to support these core beliefs and model them in
their
performance:

? Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.

People are treated with dignity and respect.

Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust.

Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work
ethic

Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial
resources.

Purpose
Responsible for the identification, development, coordination,
execution, and
administration of campus maintenance, repair, renovation, and
construction projects.
Facilitates and coordinates with contractors and Facilities Services
staff performing
projects, as necessary.

Essential Functions:

? Catalogue, organize, maintain, and update campus infrastructure
drawings, plans,
specifications, and files.

? Work with stakeholders to identify project scope of work, develop
written
specifications, and prepare preliminary estimates for projects.

? Work with Facilities Services supervisors; inspect buildings, other
structures, paved
areas, mechanical and electrical systems to plan, fund, and schedule
planned
maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects.

? Prepare project Requests for Proposals (RFPs), solicit bids, and work
with
prospective contractors to ensure their ability to accomplish the work
in a timely
manner within appropriate quality standards.

? Provide guidance to architects and engineers when detailed project
plans and
specifications are required for more complex jobs.

? Position requires face to face, telephone, electronic, and written
communications
with all levels of the University community, the city planning
department, utility
companies, regulatory agencies, contractors, and vendors. These
communications
will range from a simple exchange of information, to requests for
assistance or
service, to more complicated inquiries related to proposed work or work
in
progress.

? Act as Project Manager for select in-house projects.

Any additional duties assigned by the Manager of Facilities Services.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

? Knowledge of principles of construction administration and management.

Interpretation of plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Knowledge of construction project estimating.

Ability to learn and use AutoCAD software.

Abilities:

? Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing or
electronically. Ability to work
effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently
changing
priorities.

? Ability to follow through and carry out assignments according to
established project
timeline.

? Problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

Effectively, timely, and professionally communicate with co-workers,
students,

faculty, staff, administration, contractors, and vendors.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel and grasp for extended
periods of

time.

Work extended periods of time in a non-environmentally controlled
setting indoors

and/or outdoors.

Be self-motivated to make the most effective and efficient use of time.

Required:

? Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering,
Business, or
related field.

? Six years equivalent related experience that would demonstrate the
skills and
abilities to perform essential functions of the job may be substituted
for degree
requirements.

? Ability o use basic construction tools and equipment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma Drivers license.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and
employment is

contingent upon results of a drug test based on OBUs Drug Testing
Policy.

Ability to work overtime or adjust work schedule as needed by position
supervisor.

Position is subject to call at any time, day, or night as business needs
command.

Preferred:

? 2 years experience in construction project administration and
management.

The ability to use survey equipment.

The ability to use the AutoCAD computer aided drafting system.

Special Requirements:

? Must be an active member of a local evangelical church.