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 research systems expertise
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.
  • The position requires managing scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and ensuring regulatory readiness while coordinating commissioning and user training for specialized research facility 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 research systems expertise
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Construction project lifecycle management
  • Compliance with research standards
  • Budget and schedule control
  • Phased construction in occupied facilities

Nice-to-have

  • Value engineering and risk mitigation
  • Commissioning specialized systems
  • Stakeholder communication and coordination
  • Use of construction documentation tools
  • Knowledge of construction codes and standards
  • Understanding of data protection for research

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Minimum five years managing research facility projects
  • Expertise in HVAC and cleanroom controls
  • Preferred Master’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • 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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