Uaf

Senior Construction Project Manager - Research Facilities

Fayetteville, AR · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$99k-$114kDetected 30 days ago

Project ManagementProcurementHRHRISMechanical DesignResearchCollaborationBIMConstruction Management

About the role

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Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Leads coordination of value engineering and risk mitigation.
Manages scope, schedule, budget, contracts, change orders, pay applications, warranty, and project closeout
Coordinates long-lead specialty equipment
manages phasing in active buildings.
Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Reviews drawings/specifications for constructability, compliance with research requirements, and life-cycle performance; Leads coordination of value engineering and risk mitigation.
Manages scope, schedule, budget, contracts, change orders, pay applications, warranty, and project closeout; upholds documentation and audit readiness.
Coordinates long-lead specialty equipment; enforces quality, safety, and infection/biosecurity controls; manages phasing in active buildings.
Senior Construction, Planning & Design
The Construction Project Manager ensures that facilities enable cutting-edge discovery and interdisciplinary collaboration by aligning design and delivery with programmatic needs, research standards, and stakeholder requirements.

Experience in specialized systems for research facilities (HVAC, cleanroom controls, biosafety containment, and redundancy systems)
Required checks are identified in the position listing.
Required Documents to Apply:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five (5) years managing research facility projects (wet/dry labs, vivarium, core instrumentation suites, nano/cleanroom spaces, etc.)
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations in highly regulated research environments

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience with complex building systems commissioning and construction delivery methods (CMAR, Job Order Contracting, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficiency in construction documentation tools (Bluebeam, Procore, BIM platforms)
Skilled in budget and schedule control, change management, and contract administration
Understanding of commissioning processes for specialized systems (HVAC, cleanrooms, biosafety containment)

Knowledge of the complexity and compliance rigor needed for high-performance research environments
Familiarity with construction codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE) and research facility compliance (biosafety, cleanroom standards)
Knowledge of data protection expectations for research infrastructure (e.g., CMMC domains when applicable)

Serves as the primary liaison among design consultants, contractors, principal investigators, Environmental Health & Safety, and campus stakeholders.
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