Construction Services Manager

The Construction Services Manager serves as the primary point of contact for campus clients seeking construction and renovation services. Working closely with university stakeholders, this position develops project solutions, manages customer expectations, oversees project financial performance, and coordinates project delivery through construction supervisors and skilled trades personnel.
 
This position is responsible for the operational and financial success of the Construction Services unit, including project development, budgeting, estimating, customer relations, contract administration, resource planning, and strategic growth of the department's services. The Construction Services Manager partners closely with Facilities Maintenance leadership and the University's Capital Projects group to ensure construction activities align with institutional priorities and long-term facility needs.
 
Success in this role requires strong business acumen, relationship-building skills, project management expertise, and the ability to balance customer needs, financial performance, operational constraints, and construction quality.
 
Additional Info
 
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Project Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, project management, facilities management, construction operations, owner's representation, or related fields.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading teams, managing projects, or supervising personnel.
• Demonstrated experience developing project scopes, managing budgets, preparing estimates, coordinating contracts, and communicating with customers or stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Valid Nebraska driver's license (within 6 months of hire).
• Good oral, writing, and organizational skills.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
Ten years of experience in construction management, project management, facilities management, construction operations, design-build delivery, or related fields.

• Experience working with public-sector, higher education, healthcare, municipal, or institutional facilities.
• Experience managing project budgets, contract administration, procurement activities, and customer relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating work among internal staff, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

 
HOW TO APPLY:   To be considered for the position, please submit all application materials to  UNK Employment Opportunities. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Michael Cremers at cremersmr@unk.edu . Upon a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.  Salaries at to the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.  The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.  Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.
 
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