Senior Construction Project Manager - Research Facilities

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $99,309 - $114,205; bonus/equity: not specif...
Managing research facility projects
Specialized research facility systems
Construction project lifecycle management
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 benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The position requires coordination among multiple stakeholders and management of complex construction projects to ensure regulatory readiness and operational handoff of research facilities.

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, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Managing research facility projects
  • Specialized research facility systems
  • Construction project lifecycle management
  • Stakeholder coordination in research environments
  • Budget and schedule control
  • Phased construction in occupied facilities

Nice-to-have

  • Project Management Professional certification
  • Experience with CMAR and Job Order Contracting
  • Knowledge of commissioning specialized systems
  • Understanding of biosafety and cleanroom standards
  • Strong interdisciplinary team leadership
  • Proficiency with construction documentation tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, or construction management
  • At least five years managing research facility projects
  • Expertise in specialized research facility systems
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Project Management Professional certification preferred
  • 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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