Project Manager, Facilities Management & Planning

• Project management from project inception through close out
• Project budget establishment and oversight
• Contractor selection
• Contract management, invoicing, purchase orders
• Project Manager for the University overseeing a variety of types of planning, design and construction projects. The typical type of work that is supported includes: renovations, maintenance projects, furniture replacement, exterior repairs, building additions, utility improvements, etc
• Develops reports to track and continually monitor project estimated costs, budgets, actual costs and schedules in coordination with the University Architect, Architect of Record, Contractors and Procurement/Finance Department and provides budgetary and progress reports to the Director of Project Management
• Convene, facilitate and/or attend meetings of the Owner’s Representative, University Architect, Architect of Record, other consultants and contractors during the progress of the project to ensure user satisfaction, quality control and timely completion of the project within budget
• Coordinate proper, thorough and timely reviews of plans, drawings, submittals, shop drawings, University standards and code requirements
• Make recommendations to the Director of Project Management on appropriate bidding or negotiation methods and on qualifications of contractors. Participate in the selection and hiring of architects, engineers, consultants and contractors. Coordinate bid solicitations and/or the negotiation process and the award and issuing of contracts
• Review and approve contractor requests for payment. Participate in the negotiation and approval of change orders within the project budget. Report on, manage, and maintain the change order log and use of contingency for assigned projects
• Determine the need for and coordinate the implementation of required services such as soils testing, surveys, utilities changes or relocations, hazardous material testing and abatement, special inspections, materials testing, demolition, data and telephone, security systems installations, city department reviews and sign-offs
• Maintain and distribute project files including plans and specifications, contracts and purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, progress payments, correspondence, operating manuals and warranty materials
• Communication to all internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate level of communication in all stages of the project is maintained. This role serves as the primary POC and responsible party for all items within the project scope
• Development of scope documents or assisting in developing scope documents for Minor Capital Projects

• Bachelor of Science in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field
• Minimum of five years of successful architectural or engineering experience and/or construction program and project management, involving both administrative and technical responsibilities
• Demonstrated success in project management
• Knowledge of basic construction techniques, systems and materials, building trades, local codes, contract law and administration
• Personal computer software applications (Word, Excel, MS Project)
• Knowledge of estimating methods and the interpretation and editing of technical specifications and construction documents
• High level of interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to organize large quantities of information, to deal with frequently changing priorities, and to understand and apply University and Facilities Management & Planning standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple prime and sub-contractors, suppliers, Facilities Management & Planning trades and participants from other University departments

• Current, valid licensure as an architect or professional engineer
• Five years experience in management of complex operations and projects in a higher education or institutional setting
• Knowledge of key industry trends and developments. Thorough understanding of current and emerging best practices for sustainability in all aspects of site and building applications, including those of LEED and USGBC. LEED AP Certification desired
• Experience on a variety of project delivery types and different design and construction contracts: CMGC, design build, design bid build, integrated project delivery
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, ArcGIS, and Adobe Creative Suite Applications

medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass