This mid-level position within the Planning and Design unit manages capital and minor projects and is responsible for developing budgets, conceptual project estimates and schedules, and project programs. This role will organize and actively participate in design/construction teams, review design plans and specifications and construction estimates, influence and manages construction budgets, and observes and reports construction work from project sites to ensure compliance with campus standards.

• Responsible for managing the project budget, schedule, and quality with a high degree of customer service
• Responsible for accurate reporting and accounting of project progress
• Attends design meetings and documents the topics covered; schedules and/or attends follow up meetings as necessary to determine appropriate resolutions to any areas of concern found; organizes and meets with stakeholders, designers, contractors, campus customers, and relevant Facilities Services departments in various disciplines
• Reviews product submittals, potential construction change orders, budget reports, and other related construction documents and provides guidance
• Reviews design drawings for technical accuracy and compliance with campus standards
• Creates campus standards for areas of technical competence
• Identifies areas for project management process improvement.
• Performs site observations of ongoing construction projects and prepares written documentation
• Creates conceptual estimates and schedules as well as program documents for future projects for potential future projects
• Reviews estimates, schedules, and programs (created by other project managers) for technical accuracy/feasibility.
• Provides technical advice and limited design services, does in-house conceptual estimates, and completes feasibility studies for potential projects by internal and external customers.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  • Minimum of five years in construction or design field
  • Appropriate Licensure in functional areas of architecture or engineering preferred, or demonstrate equivalent learning and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Knowledge of good architectural/engineering practices
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse trades and groups of people
• Wide-range knowledge of building systems, components, and construction methods
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards
• Knowledge of construction cost estimation
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Other Conditions:
  • Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree
• Experience:
  • Greater than eight years in design field with accompanying construction oversight; greater than five years as Registered Design (Architect or Engineer) Professional.
  • Appropriate Licensure in functional areas of architecture or engineering preferred, or demonstrate equivalent learning and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Customer focused, detail and accomplishment oriented
  • Collaborative in nature
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Positively persuasive
  • Organized
  • Communication skills and ability to actively listen

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR13
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.