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
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 insurance contributions, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.
  • This role requires managing scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and ensuring regulatory readiness while coordinating with multiple stakeholders and 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: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research facility construction management
  • Specialized systems coordination
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Construction project lifecycle management
  • Compliance with research standards
  • Budget and schedule control

Nice-to-have

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

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
  • PMP 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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