Senior Construction Project Manager - Research Facilities

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $99,309 - $114,205; bonus/equity: not specif...
Research facility construction management
Specialized systems coordination
Stakeholder communication and liaison
The Senior Construction Project Manager advances the University’s excellence in research by delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and specialized research environments that are safe, compliant, reliable, and sustainable

Job Summary

  • The Senior Construction Project Manager advances the University’s excellence in research by delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and specialized research environments that are safe, compliant, reliable, and sustainable.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement programs.
  • This role requires managing scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and coordination of specialized systems while ensuring regulatory readiness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Matching Summary

The Senior Construction Project Manager advances the University’s excellence in research by delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and specialized research environments that are safe, compliant, reliable, and sustainable.

Salary

Base: $99,309 - $114,205; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research facility construction management
  • Specialized systems coordination
  • Stakeholder communication and liaison
  • Construction project lifecycle management
  • Compliance with research standards
  • Budget and schedule control
  • Commissioning of specialized systems

Nice-to-have

  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Phased construction in occupied facilities
  • Value engineering and risk mitigation
  • Knowledge of construction documentation tools
  • Familiarity with construction codes and standards
  • Strong work-life balance culture
  • Experience with complex building systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Minimum five years managing research facility projects
  • Expertise in specialized research facility systems
  • Preferred Master’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Experience with complex building systems commissioning
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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