Senior Project Manager

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; USD 112,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee medium to large-scale capital construction projects. The role involves coordinating activities from planning through to project closeout, ensuring successful execution and compliance with institutional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of practical project management experience.
• Experience in project management of healthcare and higher education projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer capital projects including planning, budgeting, and oversight.
• Coordinate end user requirements and construction administration.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning

Department

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Director of Project Services for RBHS Projects, coordinates and manages the activities of assigned medium to large-scale, complicated and/or fast-track capital construction projects from the planning and design stages through construction, occupancy and project closeout.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Manages and administers capital projects including all daily activities associated with: planning, budgeting, coordination/preparation of contract documents, project meetings, oversight of construction activities.
• Coordination of end user requirements, professional consultants, construction administration and end user occupancy.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of practical project management experience as an owner’s representative.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with contract documentation and project development from preliminary planning through final occupancy on new construction and renovation/alteration projects with budgets ranging between $1,000,000 and $100,000,000.
• Experience in project management of healthcare projects, research projects and/or higher education projects is required.
• Experience in review and selection of all professional consultants, contractors and vendors is required.
• Demonstrated ability for coordination of project contract documents is required.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, problem solving and report writing skills required.
• The ability and will to travel to and from the home office and Campus to Campus in central and southern New Jersey.
• Personal computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project required. Project management experience through all stages of capital projects including programming, planning, design, construction, contract administration, commissioning, and occupancy.
• Experience in conducting project team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Professional license to practice Engineering or Architecture in New Jersey is preferred.
• Experience in interacting with all levels of management is preferred.
• Experience in interacting with all levels of management is preferred.
• Professional license to practice Engineering or Architecture in New Jersey is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 lbs. The ability and will to travel to and from the home office and Campus to Campus in central and southern New Jersey.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST1109

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 05/15/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Project Manager Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning Department IPO-Project Services Overview The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Director of Project Services for RBHS Projects, coordinates and manages the activities of assigned medium to large-scale, complicated and/or fast-track capital construction projects from the planning and design stages through construction, occupancy and project closeout.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Manages and administers capital projects including all daily activities associated with: planning, budgeting, coordination/preparation of contract documents, project meetings, oversight of construction activities.
• Coordination of end user requirements, professional consultants, construction administration and end user occupancy.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 32S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 112658.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 142513.00 Annual Maximum Salary 172367.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of practical project management experience as an owner’s representative.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with contract documentation and project development from preliminary planning through final occupancy on new construction and renovation/alteration projects with budgets ranging between $1,000,000 and $100,000,000.
• Experience in project management of healthcare projects, research projects and/or higher education projects is required.
• Experience in review and selection of all professional consultants, contractors and vendors is required.
• Demonstrated ability for coordination of project contract documents is required.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, problem solving and report writing skills required.
• The ability and will to travel to and from the home office and Campus to Campus in central and southern New Jersey.
• Personal computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project required. Project management experience through all stages of capital projects including programming, planning, design, construction, contract administration, commissioning, and occupancy.
• Experience in conducting project team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Professional license to practice Engineering or Architecture in New Jersey is preferred.
• Experience in interacting with all levels of management is preferred.
• Experience in interacting with all levels of management is preferred.
• Professional license to practice Engineering or Architecture in New Jersey is preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 lbs. The ability and will to travel to and from the home office and Campus to Campus in central and southern New Jersey.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate Noise. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST1109 Posting Open Date 05/15/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of practical project management experience as an owner’s representative?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have any experience in Design and Construction Project Management?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of Professional References (contact Info)

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