Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsible for the oversight of a team of Construction Project Managers and coordinates campus-wide design and construction projects. This position is essential for ensuring project alignment with key campus partners and creating efficiencies across multiple fiscal years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversees and is responsible for the leadership of a professional team of design and construction project managers to ensure quality KSU projects are completed on time and on budget.
2. Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops project management staff.
3. Implements change management practices to encourage consistent project management methodologies.
4. Responsible for developing and implementing industry best practice processes and procedures to ensure best value for KSU and adherence to state and Board of Regents standards and requirements.
5. Aggregates project metrics for comprehensive reporting on budget and schedules.
6. Acts as a liaison between project teams and campus partners, including divisional partners, legal, public safety, and others.
7. Oversees the selection, contracting, and management of General Contractors and Architects. Reviews construction contracts and participates in contract development and negotiations.
8. Ensures adherence to university design and construction standards and Board of Regents standards. Reviews and approves exceptions or adjustments to these standards.
9. Continuously develops and improves project scheduling, budgeting, and record-keeping systems. Oversee project close-out procedures and ensure proper handover to Maintenance and Operations and other facility owners.
10. Maintains positive relationships with external design and construction communities to facilitate consultant and contractor selection.
11. Develop and manage communication protocols for all project stakeholders, including university senior leadership, primary project clients, and community members.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.

Required Experience
Seven (7) years of relevant experience
Previous experience managing teams
Experience and demonstrated familiarity with various construction delivery methods

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications (e.g. LEED AP, P.E., AIA, PMP, etc)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education and/or research laboratory construction
Experience working within the University System of Georgia

The budgeted salary range is $116,740 to $118,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Able to read and comprehend construction drawings, specifications, and building codes.
Ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically.
Ability to learn Board of Regents (BOR) and USG procedures, laws governing education data (FERPA) and best practices in a higher education environment
Maintains positive relationships with campus partners and serve as a liaison to University departments
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of cost accounting and purchasing methods.
Knowledge of work management systems

SKILLS
Strong report writing, communication, and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., CAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education Verification
• DMV
• Drug Screen

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf