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Construction Project Manager

University of Health & Performance

University of Health & Performance

Operations
Posted on Mar 8, 2026

About UHP

UHP is an innovator in integrated health, well-being, and leadership education. Our residential

campus supports adult learners transitioning into new careers and life chapters. As our campus

continues to expand, construction activity must be tightly coordinated with academic

programming, housing, hospitality, and operations to preserve a high-quality learning

environment.

Position Overview

UHP is seeking a highly organized and communicative Construction Project Manager to oversee

all construction projects across our residential campus. This full-time, in-person role is

responsible for coordinating planning, execution, and communication across engineers,

architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal campus stakeholders.

Reporting to the Construction Department Head, this role serves as the connective tissue between

construction activity and campus operations. The Construction Project Manager ensures projects

are delivered efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to students, coaching staff, and

daily campus life—while reducing change orders, improving cost control, and strengthening

cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Project oversight and coordination

• Oversee multiple concurrent construction projects across campus, from renovations to new builds

• Support project planning, sequencing, and phasing to align with campus schedules and operational needs

• Track schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables in partnership with the Construction Department Head Cross-functional communication

• Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors

• Facilitate clear, timely, and accurate communication between construction teams and internal stakeholders including Operations, Hospitality, Facilities, and Coaching staff

• Translate construction timelines and impacts into plain-language updates for non- technical teams

Campus Impact Management

• Proactively identify construction activities that may impact classes, housing, dining, or student experience

• Coordinate mitigation strategies to reduce noise, access limitations, and safety disruptions

• Ensure construction plans account for active campus use and seasonal program demands

Quality Control and Change Management

• Assist with design review and constructability coordination to identify issues early

• Support RFI, submittal, and change order review processes to minimize downstream impacts

• Help ensure design intent is maintained while balancing cost, schedule, and constructibility

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain organized project documentation including schedules, meeting notes, action items, and approvals

• Support progress reporting, budget tracking, and leadership updates

• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and inspections as required

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure construction activities align with campus safety protocols and regulatory requirements

• Coordinate with Security and Facilities teams to maintain safe access and clear boundaries during active construction

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction project management, owner’s representation, or

similar roles

• Experience coordinating projects involving architects, engineers, and general contractors

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Exceptional communication skills, particularly translating technical information for non- technical audiences

• Experience working in occupied or operational environments (campus, healthcare, hospitality, or mixed-use preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

• Experience working on large, multi-building or multi-phase campuses

• Familiarity with construction scheduling tools and project management software

• Background in facilities, operations, or infrastructure coordination

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development support

Work Location: In person, Gentry, AR.