Project Manager

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• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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About Campus Planning and Facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, building technology or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience within a University / Academic or other large, diverse institutional setting with a minimum of 4 years’ experience is preferred.
• Experience with lab building construction and renovations in both new and aged facilities requiring coordination of utility and/or structural impacts to occupied research facilities.
• Experience with infrastructure systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and audiovisual are required.
• Knowledge and experience of industry-standard project management practices and delivery methods are required, including traditional design bid build (DBB), CM at Risk (CMR with GMP), and Design Build (D/B), with the proven ability to tailor these processes to fit specific situations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects to achieve deadlines and objectives.
• Experience in preconstruction phase services and construction-related contract administration, including contract review, contractor proposal bid review, and risk management expertise during construction.
• Candidate shall possess a strong knowledge of the various design phases, including preconstruction, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, and turnover.
• Candidate shall understand the construction phase buyout and procurement process in support of meeting HMS project schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying sizes simultaneously.
• General knowledge of building codes and design practices.
• Familiarity with A/V, MEP, HVAC, FA/FP, lighting, and control systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to quickly establish and maintain a solid working relationship with a variety of constituents, including senior administration, stakeholders, Facilities staff, and other University groups. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage and resolve issues under a variety of circumstances and urgency, with insight, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
• Coordinate and direct a multidisciplinary team that includes managers and peers independently and effectively. Experience with architecture, engineering, and construction best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write and deliver clear and effective reports and presentations to various audiences, both internal and external.
• Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Procore).