Capital Project Manager- Mechanical

Summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking a Capital Project Manager - Mechanical to support its Planning, Design and Construction activities. The role manages moderate- to high-complexity mechanical capital projects from initiation through closeout, coordinating design, budgets, procurement, construction, stakeholders, regulatory requirements, occupancy, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages multiple concurrent capital projects of moderate to high complexity from initiation through closeout and warranty, with primary responsibility for project execution and delivery. Establishes and maintains project scope, schedule, budget, funding coordination, procurement strategy, risk management, and overall delivery approach. Leads LSU-managed mechanical projects, supports Facility Planning and Control Project Managers, coordinates internal and external project teams, manages operational impacts and stakeholder expectations, and represents the University in resolving project issues consistent with University policy and delegated authority. Reviews project progress and proactively identifies and resolves issues affecting scope, cost, schedule, quality, or University operations
• Manages consultants, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other external service providers throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, occupancy, closeout, and warranty. Serves as the University's representative during construction and coordinates resolution of issues involving contractors, consultants, end users, and University departments. Monitors project progress, schedules, costs, delays, payment requests, change orders, submittals, field conditions, quality, and compliance with plans, specifications, applicable codes, and University Design Standards. Coordinates owner-provided and not-in-contract work, utility interruptions, contractor access, parking, staging, site logistics, and other implementation requirements necessary for successful project delivery
• Leads stakeholder and end-user coordination, including project programming, scope development, client communication, facility and space planning, occupancy planning, departmental relocations, and facilitation of planning and design discussions, with particular consideration of mechanical system requirements, operational impacts, utility needs, and coordination with Facilities. Develops and monitors project budgets, tracks commitments and expenditures, and coordinates designer contracting, consultant procurement, construction procurement, project-related purchasing, and applicable internal and external approvals. Oversees FF&E planning, budgeting, specification development, purchasing coordination, installation, signage, way finding, and other implementation activities as applicable, including coordination of mechanical, plumbing, utility, controls, and equipment requirements associated with owner-furnished or specialized equipment. Maintains communication throughout the project lifecycle to align project decisions with institutional goals, operational requirements, approved scope, budget, and schedule
• Oversees FF&E planning, budgeting, specification development, purchasing coordination, installation, signage, way finding, and other implementation activities as applicable, including coordination of mechanical, plumbing, utility, controls, and equipment requirements associated with owner-furnished or specialized equipment. Maintains communication throughout the project lifecycle to align project decisions with institutional goals, operational requirements, approved scope, budget, and schedule. Oversees FF&E planning, budgeting, specification development, purchasing coordination, installation, signage, way finding, and other implementation activities as applicable, including coordination of mechanical, plumbing, utility, controls, and equipment requirements associated with owner-furnished or specialized equipment. Maintains communication throughout the project lifecycle to align project decisions with institutional goals, operational requirements, approved scope, budget, and schedule

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 3 year mechanical design experience
• Mechanical system design experience shall include HVAC fire protection and plumbing
• Applicants shall be experienced with building construction codes and State Fire Marshall requirements in regard to mechanical design
• Experience in Autocad, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid Driver's License
• All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years experience in the design and project management of mechanical systems for facilities
• Professional Licensure in Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree with 3 year mechanical design experience
• Mechanical system design experience shall include HVAC fire protection and plumbing
• Applicants shall be experienced with building construction codes and State Fire Marshall requirements in regard to mechanical design
• Experience in Autocad, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid Driver's License
• All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years experience in the design and project management of mechanical systems for facilities
• Professional Licensure in Mechanical Engineering

Benefits

• Health insurance for eligible employees and their dependents
• Life insurance for eligible employees and their dependents
• Dental insurance for eligible employees and their dependents
• Vision insurance for eligible employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Retirement options for eligible employees and their dependents
• Various leave options for eligible employees and their dependents
• Paid holidays for eligible employees and their dependents
• Wellness benefits for eligible employees and their dependents
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider; they will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.