Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Status: full-time, Regular, Executive Appointment

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 3, Step 7

Salary Range: $80,078-$98,921

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties:

1. The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for technical services, design and construction management activities for UDC's Capital Construction Program. The Capital Projects Manager participates with the Associate VP for Real Estate and Facilities in defining projects and details for accomplishing such goals. 
2. Reviews construction drawings and specifications; attends pre-bid and bid opening meetings to discuss principal construction features and requirements relating to means and methods; and informs contractors of requirements concerning easements, rights-of-­way, and utility services.
3. Oversees and manages design professionals in establishing design drawings, building programs to assure that the library design guidelines are met.
4. The incumbent informs contractors of requirements for construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, wage and hour law observances, labor relations and payroll records. Monitors and reports on design and construction quality and progress, evaluates project schedules, monitors project cost controls, resolves project coordination issues, monitors prime and sub-contractor requirements, establishes and implements controls for change orders and other construction related documents, and reviews and monitors data recording and reporting as well as reviews submittals and Requests for information (RFI's), Architectural/Engineering clarifications (AEC's) and Preliminary and Final As- Built Drawings. The Capital Projects Manager records changes and modifications to contract drawings and specifications to ensure that any changes or modifications are incorporated into the Final As-Built Drawings.
5. Supervises inspection and consultants of construction operations for compliance with design intent and specifications, interprets plans and specifications and confers with contractor representatives to resolve differences of opinions. The Capital Projects Manager advises the contracting officer on the need for contract change orders taking into consideration site conditions, field measurements, computations and local prices.

OTHER DUTIES:
 

1. The incumbent provides policy and technical recommendations to the Associate VP for Facilities and Real Estate or his/her designee supporting agencies, contractors and vendors relating to the construction, renovation and refurbishment of structures. Reviews and evaluates field logs, reports and other information that, at a minimum, details project cost, progress, and outstanding issues with recommended solutions.
    
2. In conjunction with the contractor, coordinates construction operations with any state, local and Federal agencies involved in the renovation and construction of library buildings.
3. Performs other related duties as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
 

1. Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent (4 years) work experience.
2. Ten (10) years related experience in construction management, surveying, testing of construction materials, and/or inspection of construction.

Prior experience in commercial construction and supervision of construction, project management and/or oversight of projects preferred


Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intra family offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intra family offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.