Construction Project Manager Associate

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Manager Associate to support the Development and Central Facilities Services Departments in the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital improvement, maintenance, renovation, and construction projects.

Working under general supervision, the position provides project management and coordination support throughout all phases of project delivery, from initial planning and scope development through construction, closeout, and turnover. The position may independently manage and coordinate smaller, multi-trade projects under the guidance of the Construction Project Manager, while supporting larger and more complex projects.

The position is responsible for coordinating project activities with consultants, contractors, campus stakeholders, and internal staff; developing and tracking project schedules, budgets, contracts, and expenditures; coordinating procurement and project resources; monitoring project progress and identifying potential schedule, budget, or scope issues; facilitating project meetings and site walks; managing project documentation and communications; preparing project status reports; and supporting project closeout. The position also maintains the department’s plan room and project records and serves as a key point of coordination to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within established budgets. Maintains project databases and tracking systems, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable project lists for Development and Central Facilities Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.

Project Management – 20%:

• Assist the Construction Project Manager in the planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout phases of capital and maintenance projects. 

• Independently manage small-scale or multi-trade projects, as assigned, under general supervision. 

• Participate in project meetings and site visits to document progress, monitor activities, and identify issues requiring follow-up or resolution. 

• Review project schedules, contractor payment applications, change orders, and project status reports to support effective project delivery. 

• Coordinate and track follow-up actions resulting from project meetings, site observations, and stakeholder communications. 

• Assist in the resolution of routine project issues and coordinate corrective actions under the guidance of the Construction Project Manager. 

• Support the development of project budgets, cost estimates, funding requests, and financial reporting. 

• Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives, and provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders. 

• Maintain project documentation and records to ensure compliance with organizational standards and project requirements.

Project Coordination – 50%:

• Coordinate project meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up activities. 

• Maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, status reports, and related documentation to support successful project execution. 

• Coordinate and facilitate communication among architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and campus stakeholders. 

• Track and maintain project records, including Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, punch lists, and project correspondence. 

• Coordinate project closeout activities, including collection of warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, and record drawings. 

• Provide responsive customer service and effective communication to internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Administration – 25%:

• Provide administrative and project support to the Facilities and Construction Project Management departments. 

• Maintain project files and records, including correspondence, contracts, consultant agreements, drawings, specifications, permits, reports, and other project documentation. 

• Coordinate procurement and contract administration activities, including purchase orders, invoices, payment applications, contract amendments, change orders, and related documentation. 

• Assist with public bidding and procurement processes in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 

• Track and maintain project budgets, commitments, expenditures, financial reports, and other project control documentation. 

• Monitor and maintain compliance documentation, including insurance certificates, preliminary notices, lien releases, waivers, and project closeout requirements. 

• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and project status updates for management and stakeholders. 

• Maintain project databases, tracking systems, and records to ensure accurate, current, and accessible project information. 

• Administer the Facilities and Construction Project Management plan room and project archives, including the organization, storage, digitization, retention, and retrieval of project records. 

• Assist staff, consultants, and contractors in accessing project documentation and archived records while ensuring compliance with departmental recordkeeping and document retention standards.

Other Duties- 5%:

• Supports departmental initiatives, special projects, and operational needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education: Associate degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction or project coordination, facilities administration, capital project administration, or a related field.  Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in project management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction administration and project coordination practices.

• Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration principles.

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to prepare accurate reports, correspondence, presentations, and project documentation.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and campus stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to learn project management, procurement, accounting, and document management software systems.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.

• PMP Certification

• Experience supporting construction, facilities, capital improvement, or renovation projects.

• Experience in higher education, institutional, public sector, or campus environments.

• Familiarity with public contracting and procurement practices.

• Experience with contract administration, budgeting, invoice processing, and project reporting.

• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, project documentation, and project delivery methods.

• Experience maintaining records management systems, drawing archives, or plan rooms.

Physical Requirements:

• This position primarily performs work in an office environment and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.  

• The role involves frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment, as well as repetitive hand and wrist movements. 

• The position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and electronic communication; read and interpret printed and electronic documents; and exchange accurate information with employees, supervisors, and external partners. 

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 25 pounds may be required, such as files, office supplies, or computer equipment. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. 

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $38.46-$43.27 per hour.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• medical, dental, vision

• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required)

• group life insurance

• generous time off

• professional development funds

• discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment

• access to fitness facilities

• and more!

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.