University of Colorado at Boulder

Department of Facilities Management

Office of Campus Architect

Information Packet

Program and Construction Coordinator (PCC)

for

ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY, LEARNING,

AND SOCIETY (A T L A S)

September 25, 2000

The University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder) is beginning the design phase for a new campus facility, the Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS), a center for multidisciplinary curricula, learning, research, and outreach involving information and communication technology. The ATLAS Center is a 65,600 gross square foot new building on campus with a total project cost of over $29 million. A professional Program and Construction Coordinator (PCC) is solicited as a representative of ATLAS to assist in the delivery of this project from the present phase through occupancy. This is anticipated to be a half-time position.

Qualified applicants will be determined as those candidates that can meet the following criteria that will be used for screening and interviewing applicants. A Screening Committee consisting of ATLAS and other University interests will use the following criteria for final selection.

• Recent, direct experience with institutional or corporate projects of a similar scope and budget;

• Capability to work in a complex diverse environment;

• Open to understanding project and institutional goals; and

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects of a similar nature.

Primary responsibilities as the ATLAS representative include:

• Liaison between the director of the ATLAS, the ATLAS Advisory Board, the project team, and – eventually -- the general contractor;

• Oversight of the design process, through the generation of bid documents, including the direction of value engineering;

• Review of all design and construction documents and drawings throughout the course of the project;

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• Representation of ATLAS objectives throughout the construction process, through building commissioning and occupancy;

• Management of owner supplied materials, equipment, and furnishings;

• Identification of potential student interests and possible roles in the design and construction process; and

• Working with the ATLAS director in support of fundraising opportunities.

Demonstrated, broad-based experience is required in all phases of project planning and management. A strong construction management background is desirable and familiarity with building materials and procedures. Experience with computer networks and installation is welcome, but not necessary.

Professional management firms interested in applying for this work should focus their proposal on individual representatives within the firm that would be designated to hold this position.

It is estimated that this half-time position will be funded for up to three years.

Candidates interested in providing these professional services should submit two (2) copies of a packet containing a concise letter of interest bound-in; a summary of qualifications; a description of credentials and experience; and three current references. The letter of interest should address the candidate’s experience in working in higher education settings or equivalent.

The two copies of the packet should be submitted to: William R. Deno, FAIA, Campus Architect, Department of Facilities Management, Stadium Gate 7 Room 255, Campus Box 53, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0053, by 4:00 p.m. October 20, 2000.

 

A pre-submittal meeting for interested applicants with members of the Screening Committee, members of the ATLAS Advisory Board, and the Director of ATLAS may be arranged. A Screening Committee will review the submittals and invite the candidates felt to be most appropriate for undertaking this work to oral interviews on November 3. The Screening Committee will make its recommendations to the Board of Regents for their selection on December 7, 2000.

The University of Colorado at Boulder strongly supports the principle of diversity in all its forms. We are interested in receiving applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and veterans of the Vietnam era.

 

To be published in the Denver Post, and in The Daily Journal Monday, October 2, Tuesday, October 3, and Wednesday, October 4