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University of Northern Iowa · Onsite · Main Campus

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Full Consideration Date:

11/22/2026

Job Description:

Summary: Serves as the University’s on-site representative for construction projects, overseeing all phases of project execution to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality standards, schedules and budgets; acts as the primary liaison among contractors, consultants, vendors, and University stakeholders, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, resolving construction issues, reviewing pay requests, and facilitating project completion; collaborates with design professionals and University representatives to manage change orders, interpret construction documents, address design concerns, and maintain comprehensive project records; provides cost estimates for budgeting purposes, prepares detailed construction reports, reviews plans for constructability and design improvements, and coordinates University-furnished equipment and materials; and conducts facility inspections, recommends repairs and improvements, and delivers high-quality customer service while supporting the successful delivery of campus construction and renovation projects.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least one year of experience in construction management or facilities management required. An associate’s degree plus at least three years of related experience may be substituted. Student experience will be considered. Fall 2026 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.


Preferred Qualifications: Experience estimating, scheduling, supervising, and/or managing construction projects or multi-building facilities preferred.


Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year


Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted before November 22, 2026, to be considered for this position.

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 319-273-2422.


Compensation:

Salary: $62,000 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 120

Pay Basis: Salary


Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/.


If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at [email protected] or call (319) 273-2422.


All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.


UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.


Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.


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How this Construction Manager salary compares

This role pays $62,000/yr — below the typical range for Construction Manager roles.

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About University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. Designated as a Best Place for Working Parents, U

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