Facilities Construction & Renewal Project Manager

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Facilities, Construction & Project Management. You will oversee planning, logistics, budgets, and contractor coordination for campus capital and renewal projects.

Lead cross-functional teams, ensure safety compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget. This role reports to the Associate Director of Facilities and requires strong communication with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• 7–10 years of directly related experience overseeing daily operations of a multi-faceted department with focus on construction and logistics on a large commercial facility.
• Experience building strong business relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to be impartial and establish rapport with a diverse range of campus community members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus constituencies to plan and execute projects to the highest standards.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, and on-campus resources; represent Union College in meetings and permitting processes.
• Lead both capital and renewal projects; monitor progress, schedules, budgets, and reporting deviations.
• Develop scopes of work, provide timely estimates, and ensure safety regulations on active worksites are followed.
• Lead department decisions on construction, budget planning, and funding allocations; oversee renewal and deferred maintenance budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Judgment and confidentiality

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, engineering, or construction management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Sketchup

MS Office Suite

Google Drive/Docs/Sheets

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Facilities, Construction & Project Management. You will oversee planning, logistics, budgets, and contractor coordination for campus capital and renewal projects.

Lead cross-functional teams, ensure safety compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget. This role reports to the Associate Director of Facilities and requires strong communication with stakeholders