Design Project Manager Jobs

The Design Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of effective design project management services. The projects have a high level of complexity and can be high profile and have a greater impact on the operations of the institution. May be multi-phased with multiple contracts; project team may include staff from several disciplines and/or departments as well as specialty consultants. Project durations can be as 3-5 years.

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Duties To Include

• Ensure project design is in compliance with current codes, University design standards and industry standards
• Develop and monitor budgets
• Plans, estimates, organizes and monitors projects.
• Manage the design process from Pre-Design Services through the Bidding
• Manage conflicts between delivering institutional objectives and project team member isolated interests
• Prepare and negotiate design professional services agreement and amendments (scope, fee and schedule)
• Establish, monitor, and update project schedule

Location: University Services Building (USB)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Design & Construction

Design & Construction leads a comprehensive and collaborative approach to design and construction excellence in creating a campus that is consistent with the University of Iowa’s status as one of the nation’s leading academic/research institutions. We support the University’s mission to educate, provide community service and encourage environmental sustainability.

Design & Construction takes an integrated and sustainable approach to the long-term planning and management of the University of Iowa’s land, buildings, and historic resources. We facilitate and support decision making processes of Senior Administration and the Board of Regents in these areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization
• Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in project management of projects during programming, schematic design, design development and/or construction document phases.
• Proficient in computer software applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture, engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Extensive experience with project management software such as BlueBeam, Microsoft Projects, etc.
• Experience in sustainable design processes, laboratory and/or MEPT capital improvement projects and/or state building inspection procedures.
• Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) in project management of projects during programming, schematic design, design development and/or construction document phases on a university campus.
• Extensive experience in a customer focused, team-oriented environment.

Position And Application Details

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at [email protected] or 319-467-0719.

Additional Information

• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Classification Title: E&A Project Manager
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4B

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl