Project Manager- Higher Education

Overview

Manage planning, design, and construction of higher education capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• project coordination
• cost estimating
• site inspections
• contract administration
• risk management

Tasks

-Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all parties, including university staff, contractors, architects, and consultants. -Review project designs for compliance with university standards, regulations, and sustainability goals. -Provide regular updates to university leadership, stakeholders, and department heads on the status of projects. -Ensure that all stakeholders are informed of any changes or delays affecting the project timeline or budget. -Ensure that all punch-list items are completed to the institution's satisfaction. -Approve contractor invoices and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgetary constraints. -Manage the selection and procurement of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. -Organize and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions, milestones, and action items. -Oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the institution's specifications. -Negotiate and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. -Facilitate coordination between design professionals and university stakeholders to align project goals with institutional needs. -Coordinate all phases of the project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities. -Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering techniques when appropriate. -Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance and quality control. -Prepare detailed cost estimates and monitor project budgets to prevent cost overruns. -Work with the planning and design teams to define project scope, objectives, and schedules. -Ensure that all applicable codes, laws, and safety standards are followed during the design and construction processes. -Coordinate the transfer of building operations and maintenance information to university facilities management staff. -Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, project logs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports. -Prepare final reports and financial documents, including project completion reviews. -Oversee the bidding process and recommend contractors/vendors to senior management. -Serve as the primary point of contact for any issues that arise during construction, resolving conflicts as they occur. -Ensure construction projects adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and institutional policies. -Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work. -Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• project management
• procore
• ms project
• leadership
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (required). Master’s degree (preferred). -Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects. -Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. -Knowledge of construction-related software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project). -Experience working with architects, contractors, and facility management teams. -At least 5 years of experience in managing construction projects, with a focus on higher education or institutional projects (preferred). -Professional Licensure and Society Memberships -Familiarity with applicable building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards. -Excellent communication and negotiation skills. -Strong leadership and team management abilities. -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

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Benefits

-Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) -Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) -Disability insurance -Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account -Dental insurance -Retirement Counseling -Vision insurance -401(k) Plan -Paid Time Off (16 days) -Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment -Continuing Education Program -Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) -Paid Holidays (8 days) -Employee Assistance Program

About Stv

-Began as a structural engineering firm and evolved through a century of expansions. -Headquartered in Manhattan’s Empire State Building with global reach. -Delivers architecture, engineering, planning, and construction management services. -Typical projects include transit hubs, highways and bridges, water treatment facilities, commercial buildings, and program management roles. -Financially robust with steady growth through strategic acquisitions and a diverse project portfolio. -Known for landmark contributions such as the Jefferson Memorial and NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building. -Balances routine and extraordinary work, offering both scale and creativity in projects like highway expansions to iconic civic structures.

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