What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Project Management position at uic?
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director for Project Management manages the planning, design, commissioning, inspection, remodeling and construction of new buildings, additions to existing buildings, site development and infrastructure improvements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides project management services for projects, including new construction, renovation, infrastructure, and site-work; serves as the Owner's Representative and provides professional support for all phases of a project, including feasibility, design, construction document preparation, bidding, construction and post construction; interacts with a diverse group of clients, design teams, contractors and external regulatory agencies.
Helps write and administer contracts with outside architect/engineer (A/E) consultants and contractors.
Exercises discretion and independent judgement to lead all aspects of project management, including A/E team-building, scope-of-work and contract development, contract execution and dispute resolution.
Applies professional judgement to review, critique and approve plans, specifications and bidding documents for contract work developed by architects and engineers.
Assists in the evaluation of requirements for new space and for reconfiguration of existing facilities; develops the preparation of programs, scopes of work, and project budgets.
Coordinates the development of programs, drawings and specifications; administers contracts for professional service consultants.
Provides technical review of design and construction documents prepared by external architects, engineers, and other professional services consultants.
Assists with the commissioning of building systems for major projects, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, exterior enclosure, and other building systems.
Develops and manages project schedules and analyzes critical paths; aligns project requirements with design documents developed by multi-disciplinary design teams; manages project budgets and ensures thorough communication with all project stakeholders.
Conducts visual assessments of existing UIC buildings and records observed deficiencies with building systems.
Conducts regular site visits for construction and renovation projects to evaluate if contractors are fulfilling the requirements of the contract documents.
Reviews design and construction documents for compliance with applicable local, state, federal and/or industry codes and with Campus Building Standards.
Coordinates activities with external groups, including the Illinois Capital Development Board, U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Medical District, City of Chicago and other federal, state and municipal agencies.
Leads collaborative cross-functional teams in collaborating with other campus stakeholders to address issues such as Campus Building Standards and project design reviews.
Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.