Construction Manager

Description Title: Construction Manager Position Number: 0081585 Hiring Unit: Administrative Affairs, Office of Facilities Planning and Management (OFPM) Location: UH Hilo Date Posted: October 9, 2026 Closing Date: October 26, 2026 Band: B Salary: salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Funds Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately November 16, 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Position Overview: The University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawai'i, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island's extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawai'i System, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development for the State of Hawai'i. The Division of Administrative Affairs provides the administrative and operational foundation that enables UH Hilo’s academic mission to thrive. The division oversees critical non-academic functions including budget development, fiscal management, human resources, facilities planning and construction, physical plant management, information technology, campus security, and environmental safety and health, ensuring that campus operations remain efficient, compliant, and aligned with institutional priorities. The Office of Facilities Planning and Management (OFPM) plays a central role in translating UH Hilo’s strategic goals into the physical spaces and infrastructure that support student learning, faculty research, and community engagement. By integrating long-range capital planning with maintenance management, the office enhances campus stewardship and ensures that UH Hilo’s physical environment evolves in alignment with its academic mission and institutional priorities. Its work provides the essential foundation upon which teaching, research, student life, and community engagement can thrive. The Construction Manager contributes directly to this mission by providing technical expertise, project leadership, and operational oversight of campus construction and renovation projects. Working within the Facilities Planning and Management Office, this position ensures that all projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with UH System standards and state requirements. UH Hilo’s Construction Manager collaborates with contractors, consultants, and campus stakeholders to maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards that directly contributes to UH Hilo’s long-term vision by helping shape a campus that supports academic excellence, student success, and long-term institutional goals. Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions): Design Review & Technical Guidance 1. *Reviews architectural and engineering plans and specifications for constructability, completeness, and adherence to UH Hilo standards prior to bidding; evaluates proposed materials and equipment for durability and long-term maintenance cost. 2. *Collaborates with the Director, Project Managers, and consultants to clarify scope of work, resolve technical questions, and interpret design intent; advises on phasing, site logistics, sequencing, and long-lead procurement. Construction Oversight & Field Coordination 1. *Provides daily oversight and coordination of construction activity across contractors and subcontractors on multiple concurrent projects, safeguarding scope, cost, quality, and schedule outcomes. 2. *Plans and coor…

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