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 commissioning
Multidisciplinary team leadership
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, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.
  • This role involves managing scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and ensuring regulatory readiness while coordinating commissioning and performance verification of specialized systems.

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: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research facility construction management
  • Specialized systems commissioning
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Construction project lifecycle management
  • Stakeholder coordination in research environments
  • Budget and schedule control
  • Compliance with biosafety and cleanroom standards

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with CMAR and Job Order Contracting
  • Project Management Professional certification
  • Knowledge of data protection for research infrastructure
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with construction documentation tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Minimum five years managing research facility projects
  • Expertise in specialized research facility systems
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Experience with complex building systems commissioning

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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