Coordinate the implementation of the financial and contracting activities for the Department of Capital Projects (DCP) which includes the office of Design and Construction and Real Property and Space Administration, whose mission is to administer the capital improvement and real property programs for the University of Tennessee System. The position will process and report on the design and construction activities pertaining to contract information invoices, project budgets, and project expenses. The position will process invoices involving leases and real property activities. The position will review all contracts to ensure compliance with university and/or State Building Commission (SBC) policies. It will coordinate accounting information to meet the needs of University management, Controller's Office, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, various campuses and institutes, State Architect's Office, State Historical Commission, SBC, and external contracted firms located throughout the state. It will provide direction and assistance to DCP management, project managers, and administrative staff. The position will provide data analysis for capital projects as needed for DCP management and project managers.
The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.
Bachelor’s degree and five (5)years' experience with capital project and/or real property administrative processes, contracts, and financial information processing.
Additional skills, experiences, and qualifications include:
Application Process
For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation for the position is budgeted for $28.00/hour to $31.00/hour
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/
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