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A planned $29 million overpass will relieve surface traffic congestion near Georgia's Port of Savannah, the Georgia Ports Aut -More- 

Resilience projects in Virginia and Texas totaling about $350 million will keep Flatiron occupied in the coming months.  -More- 

The latest progress in construction of the Buffalo Bills' new 60,000-seat stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., was marked with inst -More- 

Construction management companies have been invited to submit bids to build the University of South Florida's $340 million st -More- 

Kennewick , Washington, This position is for a three-year limited term. Under the direction of the Parks & Planning Superintendent, provides direction and oversight in the implementation of the department’s capital improvements, deferred park and City-wide facility maintenance plans and relative project items in the Recreation & Parks Comprehensive Plan. Assists in the development and renovation of new and existing park facilities. Coordinates the activities of outside and in-house design projects. Monitors and participates in yearly planning of budgeted park improvement projects.  Provides supportive resources to other divisions and departments as required.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree-Construction Management, Project Management, Parks & Recreation or related field 1 or more years’ experience in project management or construction administration. 1 or more years supervision of employees  1 year of Project Management experience. 1 year performing group presentations. Must pass a criminal background investigation. Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification.

Pasco, Washington, CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.  CBC is seeking a Director for Capital Projects & Space Planning who will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the College’s capital projects planning and project management in cooperation with the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and the Department of Enterprise Services staff. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive space planning program to assure effective utilization of campus facilities consistent with the concept of quality for the intended use.  The Director will prepare a variety of planning, space utilization, and project reports to inform senior leadership and campus constituencies regarding the need for facility replacement, renovation, or repairs, and to support related decisions to best position the College’s physical assets to meet future programmatic needs.  This position actively supports and engages in CBC's values for student learning, culture of excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability and wellbeing.   This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Operations. This position closes March 5, 2024 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.   Find out more about our diverse and vibrant community!   Visit Tri-Cities   Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce   Hispanic Chamber of Commerce   Benton-Franklin Trends   CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.  Primary Responsibilities Plan, manage and supervise all aspects of capital project management including timeline creation, milestone completions, and stakeholder notification; coordinate and recommend plans for major and minor capital projects submitted to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) for funding;  Coordinate all capital projects with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) including completion, submission, and record-keeping of all pertinent files, records, paperwork, design drawings, etc. necessary to achieve high quality and timely capital projects; Perform all budget planning, tracking, coding, and forecasting for all major and minor capital projects to ensure the best and full use of resources and the successful completion of projects; Meet with customers to understand their needs and objectives, works with architects and engineers to develop a plan based on those criteria, and present that plan to the  customer and Assistant Vice President as a recommended path forward;  Effectively communicate with customers for initial and ongoing project planning items as well as facilitate coordination of outages and disruptions; build and support a culture of communication with everyone associated with capital projects; Coordinate with the Director for Facilities to develop and maintain lists and reports of facilities deficiencies and assists with field surveys, cost estimation, and reporting to State Board as needed; Effectively collaborate with the Directors for Technology Services, Facilities and Campus Safety & Security to ensure department needs are met through all capital projects; Coordinate with other departments to create and maintain campus standards documentation for capital projects and ensure their compliance throughout the design and construction process; Lead and manage the annual carpet replacement, painting, and project cleaning programs assuring timely high-quality completion on time and within budget; Coordinate and assist with the development and planning of campus space inventory and supports the executive team regarding facility space utilization, office moves, related space planning needs such as on campus moves and evaluation of space for new initiatives; Maintain building inventory systems to assure square footage and valuation are updated in appropriate State and College databases; and Other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management or other related field from an institutionally accredited college or university; and Two (2) years of experience in facilities planning, management and construction; OR Two-year degree or significant course completion towards a degree; and Four (4) years of experience in facilities planning, management and construction; AND Thorough understanding of construction project planning and management, including budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and commissioning; and Interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders both verbally and in writing. *Applicable professional experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis.   Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, business administration or related field;   Five (5) years of capital project leadership experience specifically in a higher education setting; Knowledge of local building codes; and Experience using facilities data management systems, room utilization systems, and construction workflow management system such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, etc.

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ConsensusDocs are the only standard construction contracts endorsed by AGC and written by a coalition of over 40 leading cons -More- 

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The Labor Department plans to hold seminars February, May and August to explain to federal contractors the new rules on preva -More- 

A truck-mounted crane guided by data transmitted by an aerial drone managed to correctly place a large concrete block for bui -More- 

Rufus, touted as the first automated roofing robot worldwide, has debuted from Renovate Robotics.  -More- 

The commercial real estate market in New York City is making a faster comeback than in other areas of the country, according  -More- 

The Federal Reserve plans to make three quarter-point rate cuts in 2024, Chair Jerome Powell said on CBS' "60 Minutes".  -More- 

A November construction start is scheduled in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich., on a new $300 million arena for Western Michigan Uni -More- 

SEMA Construction is scheduled to begin work Monday on a $196 million expansion of US Highway 75 in Texas.  -More- 

Construction has begun in earnest on the $550 million University Health Palo Alto Hospital project in San Antonio, Texas, acc -More- 

The latest phase of construction is focusing on the foundation for a new $350 million patient tower at Mount Nittany Medical  -More- 

Business conditions and slowing demand for semiconductor chips have prompted Intel to move its targeted completion of a $20 b -More- 

Metro Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Construction Manager will oversee and be responsible for construction activities related to new construction, renovations, and various capex projects. This position will work closely with the Development Manager and the Vice President of Construction and Maintenance throughout the construction/renovation life of the project. Responsible for ensuring quality deliverables, on time and within budget and will bring to the table the latest in cost-saving applications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative Approve and process all project invoices. Maintain an up-to-date budget, schedule, and project directory for all projects. Maintain real estate development tickler & ensure timely release of bonds, LOC & escrow account monies. Serve as liaison between Company and their outside legal counsel, financial and other professional consultants as well as state agencies, municipalities, and zoning authorities. Understanding of legal contract, AIA documents and other related construction draw forms. Supervise storage and filing of all plans and blueprints in both hard copy and electronic format. Prepare correspondence on a timely, professional, and accurate basis. Schedule prepare for and attend portfolio reviews with third party landlords.  Weekly detailed construction reports and progress photos. Assist the Director of Construction and Maintenance. Planning / Development Create RFP’s, interview and select engineers and direct site plan design. Work to obtain all necessary project approvals and agreements from Franchisor. Direct building design. Supervise construction design. Obtain all site design approvals from franchisor and engineering consultants. Obtain all governmental approvals for construction. Establish project budgets based on reliable cost estimates & comparison to past projects & projected prototype development costs. Assist in the creation of construction contracts. Analyze and compare project costs and financing options as necessary. Develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. Evaluate, approve, and process project invoices for soft costs. Construction Phase Assist in preparation of the construction contract. Monitor required local and state agency reviews and approvals. Attend on-site construction/project meetings. Conduct a project walk-through to assess progress and report findings every two weeks. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree preferably in construction management, construction/building science, engineering or architecture and design. Minimum of three years of real estate construction experience. Experience in new construction and renovation for commercial use. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of renovation and construction.