Construction Project Manager - Estimator

Lubbock

38966BR

Planning & Design

Position Description

Provides project management for major construction and renovation projects including budgeting, planning and programming, design, contracting, construction, commissioning, and close-out.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

1. Develops project estimates for research related construction, new construction, and renovation projects totaling $500k and above for Texas Tech University.
2. Performs technical and market studies for building and construction projects and conducts economic analysis as necessary to develop budget costs, project scopes, justifications, and estimates.
3. Utilizes a variety of costing models and software including RS Means, Gordian, historic market information, etc. to develop conceptual construction estimates within an established timeframe.
4. Develops design budgets to facilitate the design phase of the project(s) and provides quantity take offs to assist project managers, vendors, and various stakeholders adhere to the project design and estimated budget.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or Interior Design or related field plus three years experience in large project management. An advanced degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Extensive experience utilizing costing models and software (i.e. RS Means, Gordian, etc.).
2. Understands higher education, institutional, or government pricing models and requirements for new construction and renovations.
3. Extensive experience in reading construction plans and developing hard project estimates and quantity take offs.
4. Experience in reading design scope narratives and developing comprehensive conceptual project budgets.
5. Working with staff designers to collaboratively develop key feasibility factors for potential projects.
6. Experience in compiling and maintaining a historical record of estimates and actual project costs.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4186.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Skilled Crafts - Supervisors

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Air Force Specialty Code

32E1A, 32E3A

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

120A

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

510, 653, 753