Construction Safety Manager
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Req :
220308 Department:
UW FACILITIES:
ASSET MANAGEMENT Appointing Department Web Address:
https:
//facilities.
uw.
edu/ Posting Date:
06/13/2023 Closing Info:
Open Until Filled Salary:
$8,000-$9,167 per month Other Compensation:
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programsFor a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click hereAs a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the worldUW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier worldUW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beautyUW Facilities manages the Universitys buildings, infrastructure, and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fieldsThe Asset Management group includes Campus Architecture and Planning, the Project Delivery Group, the Office of Sustainability, and Engineering Services, and are collectively responsible for planning and workload managementThe Operations group includes Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and SafetySupporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group, the Finance & Administration group, and the Real Estate OfficeAsset Management has an outstanding opportunity for a Construction ManagerUnder the general supervision of the Director, and with as-needed guidance from the Senior Construction Manager, the Construction Manager serves as the Universitys representative in managing the construction and closeout phase of capital projects, with authority to approve changes in budget and time to the construction contract, within the limits of delegated authority and the approved project budgetThe Construction Manager is responsible for a major project or may be assigned multiple special projectsMajor projects include construction of new buildings or major renovations of an existing buildingSpecial projects include renovations of portions of an existing building or utility systemPrimary Duties and Responsibilities Using discretion and independent judgment, manage the efforts of contractors during the construction phase of all building and utility projects, including general, mechanical, and electrical work, from contract award through warrantyReview safety plans from contractorsReview contractors work plan and coordinate inspections of the quality of work and materialsReview and approve the contractors Schedule of Values and monthly applications for paymentReceive, evaluate, distribute, and respond to contractor correspondenceReview and approve monthly progress paymentsWorking in partnership with the Universitys project manager or senior construction manager, serve as the project resource for construction-related issues (including execution planning, schedule, budget, and constructability) in the design phase of capital projects and manage the prime consultants construction phase servicesUp to the limit of delegated authority, prepare construction change notifications, process change orders, and negotiate and approve pricing with the project contractorMaintain Owners project statistics and change order-tracking systemMaintain daily project progress reports and photographic history of the workArrange and conduct project meetings, including weekly progress meetings, change board meetings, pre-installation meetings, preconstruction conferences, partnering sessions, disputes review board meetings, and owners oversight meetingsParticipate in pre-construction planning and review of issues including construction planning and logistics, project safety, schedule, budget, and constructabilityCoordinate hazardous material abatement workDirect and monitor performance associated construction phase consultants and vendors, including test lab and geotechnical engineersAttend meetings as required to discharge these responsibilitiesEnsure adequate construction support services and facilities are provided, as required, in a timely mannerPerform field inspections to determine construction site conditionsPerform safety auditsReport incidents and perform incident investigationsWorking with the University project manager, establish safety requirements for each projectPerform field inspections to determine construction site conditionsManage efforts of consultants, contractors and University staff required during the building commissioning process including equipment and start up and testing, optimizing operation, obtaining operating instructions, and identifying equipment with special requirementsCoordinate site visits for university officials and guestsObtain necessary approvals for and coordinate building occupancyRespond to problems during the warranty periodSupervise temporary staff or student employees, and other duties as assignedCore Competencies Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthinessManage stressful situations and changing priorities effectivelyAnticipate, recognize, and resolve problemsBe responsible and accountableUse organizational skills and provide attention to detailsMaintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitudeExercise professionalism, including being tactful and courteousExhibit a professional work ethicContinuously promote a safe work environment Requirements include:
Bachelors degree and five (5) years of related work experience or nine (9) years of relevant work experience in a related field in lieu of a degree Ability to work independentlyExcellent sense of work ethics and strong organizational skillsInitiative and ability to obtain appropriate results with minimum directionDemonstrated ability to set priorities and deal effectively with interruptions and constantly changing prioritiesAbility to manage stressful situations effectivelySkilled in communications and able to work with people in a tactful and diplomatic manner, using good judgment, while exercising discretion and sensitivityDemonstrated ability to perform successfully as part of a teamAbility to build and foster a collaborative culture with all stakeholders in construction projectsEquivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registrationDesired:
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or EngineeringExperience working in a high-volume environmentHigher education or public works experienceCollaborative mindsetConditions of Employment:
Must be able to work in a non-smoking environmentPossession of a valid Washington State drivers licenseRegular and predictable attendanceApplication Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation processThese may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or othersAny assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this positionOnce you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs pageIf you select to take it later, it will appear on your My Jobs page to take when you are readyPlease note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completedCommitted to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identityTogether, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Recommended Skills Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Occupational Health And Safety Administration (Osha) Training Safety Training Regulatory Compliance Process Safety Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
220308 Department:
UW FACILITIES:
ASSET MANAGEMENT Appointing Department Web Address:
https:
//facilities.
uw.
edu/ Posting Date:
06/13/2023 Closing Info:
Open Until Filled Salary:
$8,000-$9,167 per month Other Compensation:
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programsFor a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click hereAs a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the worldUW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier worldUW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beautyUW Facilities manages the Universitys buildings, infrastructure, and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fieldsThe Asset Management group includes Campus Architecture and Planning, the Project Delivery Group, the Office of Sustainability, and Engineering Services, and are collectively responsible for planning and workload managementThe Operations group includes Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and SafetySupporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group, the Finance & Administration group, and the Real Estate OfficeAsset Management has an outstanding opportunity for a Construction ManagerUnder the general supervision of the Director, and with as-needed guidance from the Senior Construction Manager, the Construction Manager serves as the Universitys representative in managing the construction and closeout phase of capital projects, with authority to approve changes in budget and time to the construction contract, within the limits of delegated authority and the approved project budgetThe Construction Manager is responsible for a major project or may be assigned multiple special projectsMajor projects include construction of new buildings or major renovations of an existing buildingSpecial projects include renovations of portions of an existing building or utility systemPrimary Duties and Responsibilities Using discretion and independent judgment, manage the efforts of contractors during the construction phase of all building and utility projects, including general, mechanical, and electrical work, from contract award through warrantyReview safety plans from contractorsReview contractors work plan and coordinate inspections of the quality of work and materialsReview and approve the contractors Schedule of Values and monthly applications for paymentReceive, evaluate, distribute, and respond to contractor correspondenceReview and approve monthly progress paymentsWorking in partnership with the Universitys project manager or senior construction manager, serve as the project resource for construction-related issues (including execution planning, schedule, budget, and constructability) in the design phase of capital projects and manage the prime consultants construction phase servicesUp to the limit of delegated authority, prepare construction change notifications, process change orders, and negotiate and approve pricing with the project contractorMaintain Owners project statistics and change order-tracking systemMaintain daily project progress reports and photographic history of the workArrange and conduct project meetings, including weekly progress meetings, change board meetings, pre-installation meetings, preconstruction conferences, partnering sessions, disputes review board meetings, and owners oversight meetingsParticipate in pre-construction planning and review of issues including construction planning and logistics, project safety, schedule, budget, and constructabilityCoordinate hazardous material abatement workDirect and monitor performance associated construction phase consultants and vendors, including test lab and geotechnical engineersAttend meetings as required to discharge these responsibilitiesEnsure adequate construction support services and facilities are provided, as required, in a timely mannerPerform field inspections to determine construction site conditionsPerform safety auditsReport incidents and perform incident investigationsWorking with the University project manager, establish safety requirements for each projectPerform field inspections to determine construction site conditionsManage efforts of consultants, contractors and University staff required during the building commissioning process including equipment and start up and testing, optimizing operation, obtaining operating instructions, and identifying equipment with special requirementsCoordinate site visits for university officials and guestsObtain necessary approvals for and coordinate building occupancyRespond to problems during the warranty periodSupervise temporary staff or student employees, and other duties as assignedCore Competencies Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthinessManage stressful situations and changing priorities effectivelyAnticipate, recognize, and resolve problemsBe responsible and accountableUse organizational skills and provide attention to detailsMaintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitudeExercise professionalism, including being tactful and courteousExhibit a professional work ethicContinuously promote a safe work environment Requirements include:
Bachelors degree and five (5) years of related work experience or nine (9) years of relevant work experience in a related field in lieu of a degree Ability to work independentlyExcellent sense of work ethics and strong organizational skillsInitiative and ability to obtain appropriate results with minimum directionDemonstrated ability to set priorities and deal effectively with interruptions and constantly changing prioritiesAbility to manage stressful situations effectivelySkilled in communications and able to work with people in a tactful and diplomatic manner, using good judgment, while exercising discretion and sensitivityDemonstrated ability to perform successfully as part of a teamAbility to build and foster a collaborative culture with all stakeholders in construction projectsEquivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registrationDesired:
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or EngineeringExperience working in a high-volume environmentHigher education or public works experienceCollaborative mindsetConditions of Employment:
Must be able to work in a non-smoking environmentPossession of a valid Washington State drivers licenseRegular and predictable attendanceApplication Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation processThese may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or othersAny assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this positionOnce you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs pageIf you select to take it later, it will appear on your My Jobs page to take when you are readyPlease note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completedCommitted to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identityTogether, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Recommended Skills Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Occupational Health And Safety Administration (Osha) Training Safety Training Regulatory Compliance Process Safety Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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