JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director, the Project Manager will coordinate all Dining Services equipment repair, building projects, including renovation and new construction, from the initiation stage through planning, design, and construction with all appropriate University departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates corrective action for the repair of kitchen equipment when necessary.
• Supervises facilities staff within Dining Services.
• Provides direction, work assignments and completes annual evaluations.
• Coordinates renovations between the Department of Dining Services and all appropriate University departments and outside groups as necessary.
• Ensures all procedures and materials comply with pre-determined specifications; observes work in progress to gauge timeliness, compliance with requirements and acceptable workmanship.
• Works with the Executive Director and the appropriate Assistant/Associate Director to collect information for designing a renovation plan, accounting for all required services and construction.
• Provides cost estimates for manpower, materials and equipment for renovation designs.
• Attends construction meetings and reviews materials and bids.
• Reviews plans and specifications to comply with project requirements.
• Obtains approvals and submits all paperwork to the appropriate departments where required for renovation designs.
• Coordinates maintenance and services issues within Dining Services as necessary.
• Coordinates with groups and building committees to facilitate facility planning, budget and scheduling.
• Works with the Executive Director or designee to plan documents for initiation of projects to gain approval at the University level.
• Prepares requests for proposal and conducts all necessary construction meetings. Monitors and keeps the Executive Director and the appropriate Associate/Assistant Director up to date on all phases of planning and construction.
• Coordinates all parties involved in the planning, design and construction process.
• Develops and maintains facility project budgets.
• Coordinates with Procurement and Support to develop recommendations for the selection of professional services.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings and provides input into the award of the contract.
• Prepares construction contracts and monitors their execution and distribution.
• Prepares contract change orders and monitors their execution.
• Reviews contract plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements.
• Monitors and facilitates the resolution of construction contract disputes and claims.
• Monitors construction contract close-out and maintains documentation files.
• Assists in the development of new standards of practice for project management activities with the Department of Dining Services.
• Specifies equipment for culinary production.
• Creates and monitors preventative maintenance checks on kitchen production equipment.
• Utilizing technical kitchen knowledge, seeks out sustainable equipment for greater efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in Construction Management or a related field.
• Three years of experience supervising technical personnel.
• Experience with current building codes and standards of practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor a budget.
• Articulated commitment to, demonstrated understanding of, and/or experience working with diverse populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months of experience working in a college environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The salary range for this position is $72,134 to $82,000. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #499202 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Submissions missing those items may not be considered. 

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 6, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.