Senior Project Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job #
039380

Department Code
31061-6057

Department
Campus Planning, Design, and Construction (CPDC)

Job Title
Senior Project Manager

Location
Syracuse, NY

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Staff Level
S5

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type
Full-time

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable

Job Description

As part of the CFAS re-org, this Senior Project Manager position will provide increased support and project management supervision in support of the campus framework projects present and future.

The Senior Project Manager will manage the planning, programming, design, and construction administration of technically diverse major maintenance, alteration, additions, renovations, preservation and new construction of University facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or related field. 8 years of relevant project administration/management experience.

Job Specific Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across levels (verbal and written), collaborate, and attention to details.

Responsibilities

Project Development:

• Support planning group in the completion of feasibility studies and the transition of feasibility studies into executable funded projects.
• Provide planning group with feedback on constructability, building and departmental particulars, and project approach to aid in project development.

Project Design:

• Facilitates the design process for projects designed by University staff and consulting firms.
• Prepares Request for Proposals and oversees the consultant selection for assigned projects.
• Collaborates with University staff, architectural and engineering consultants, and client groups with the establishment of project schedules, and the development and review of construction documents.
• Assures input and review of construction documents from applicable University stakeholders and communicates feedback to the design team.
• Determines project schedule requirements. Establishes components of the project budget and manages the overall project budget.

Bidding and Contracting:

• Oversee bidding, contractor selection and the purchasing process for owner provided material. Compile and distribute bidding documents, review bids, develop selection criteria where applicable, and documents selection with recommendation and justification documentation.
• Draft contracts using standard university agreements, and ensure timely processing and execution of agreements.

Construction Administration:

• Lead/manage contractors, consultants, vendors, & university staff through design & construction. Coordinate all construction administration to ensure documentation is processed & filed; i.e. requests for information, proposals, change orders, field reports, testing, applications for payment.
• Coordinate with Facility Services to ensure support services are in place, coordinate system/spatial outages, timely notifications and construction activity does not impact adjacent operations/campus facilities.
• Coordinate project scope, impact on campus,& visual expectations with campus staff to provide awareness.
• Receive feedback & modify execution accordingly. Campus Operations includes DPS, Safety, EHSS, Parking Services, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Services, Residence Life, Building Coordinators.
• Provide timely reporting to Associate Director on projects status, construction schedule, budgetary status and areas of concern.
• Monitors construction progress to assure timely completion and desired level of quality. Coordinate training maintenance personnel related to the startup of systems/new equipment. Perform punch listing & project closeout documents (O&M manuals, as-built and record drawings).
• Closeout project budgets & ensure all project documentation is received and filed.

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Physical Requirements

Tools/Equipment

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

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Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/97748

Job Posting Date
01/30/2023

Application Deadline

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Job Category
Staff

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