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Job Title Capital Construction Manager Principal Requisition Number RE49322 Working Title Department Name 3CC00:Capital Project Management Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 52 Salary Range $107,994-183,581/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 11 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.

May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on and/or traveling to/from various job sites. Shift 8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. Job Summary The Capital Construction Healthcare Managing Principal:  Manages large and highly complex healthcare construction projects with budgets well above the capital threshold  Takes all necessary and appropriate action(s) to protect and achieve the project’s predetermined scope and objectives  Analyzes user requirements, prioritizes, and develops project plans, and manages multiple projects simultaneously  Reviews and analyzes estimates during the design process and determines and verifies if project objectives can be attained within the approved budget  Coordinates scopes, communication plans, contracts, budgets, and schedules with both stakeholder and consultant groups  Initiates actions necessary to maintain the scope of the approved project, the department’s goals, the enterprise’s mission, and the successful completion of the project  Presides over risk management on capital healthcare projects concerning design, public patient/staff safety, and contractual obligations  Leads and manage large and complex project teams to successful outcomes in line with project goals, stakeholder satisfaction, and institution-wide initiatives

In addition, this position:  ensures delivery of cost-effective large and highly complex healthcare construction projects  Manages the evaluation of construction design proposals and recommends the firms most likely to provide the university with the “best value” during construction  Manages consultants and internal resources in support and oversight roles during construction phases for multidiscipline/multiphase projects  Participates and facilities routine and final project inspections  Coordinates the activation of new spaces, including equipment and furniture installation, cleaning services, etc.  Ensures the ongoing delivery and maintenance of timely and effective communications with all stakeholders  Continuously models and promotes excellent and professional customer service for internal and external customers  Participates and facilities routine and final project inspections  Coordinates the activation of new spaces, including equipment and furniture installation, cleaning services, etc.  Ensures the ongoing delivery and maintenance of timely and effective communications with all stakeholders  Continuously models and promotes excellent and professional customer service for internal and external customers  Leads, encourages, promotes, and expects a strong quality control culture  Facilitates commissioning and project close out requirements.
The Capital Construction Healthcare Managing Principal:  performs and conducts special studies, projects, and assignments as directed by the Associate Vice President for Planning, Design, and Construction  Represents the Capital Construction Director and AVP for Planning, Design, and Construction at various planning and construction conferences and special events/programs sponsored by the University of Kentucky  Assists facilities management leadership in developing new policies, procedures, contractual documents, and process improvement initiatives
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS Windows/Office; SAP; CPM

Minimum ten years experience working on multiple healthcare project sites; preferably large complex project experience. Demonstrated experience in business and capital construction administration with proven financial acumen, compliance with safety and environmental statutes, and building codes.

Demonstrated knowledge of construction means and methods; the application of construction and contract law; budgeting and costing techniques; critical path scheduling; (CPM) and web-based project management.

Experience in higher education and/or large, highly complex healthcare project management. — Highly desirable. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree in a directly related field of study — Construction Project Management; Architecture; Engineering – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical plus 11 years experience.

Master’s Degree — Preferred.

Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer — Preferred.

CHC and/or KSHE Certification — Preferred. Deadline to Apply 03/09/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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