Higher Education Project Manager: Construction Leader

Colliers Engineering & Design; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) / Roth with company match

Paid time off including parental and;军

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager to join our New Haven, CT team, preferably with Higher Education experience. You will lead concurrent construction projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and ensure goals are met within time and budget constraints.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, adherence to project management processes, and the ability to navigate schedule, cost, and quality challenges across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the building design / construction, architecture, and/or engineering field.
• Prior experience with Higher Education preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
• Professionally recognized designations are considered a strong asset.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish - on time and on budget.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including the architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics.
• Manage the process and ensure the clients’ goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress as well as negotiating claims and change orders.
• Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others, as well as review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering and constructability.
• Develop project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc. and review documents prepared
• by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes.
• Oversee and manage staff with respect to deliverables, performance, and project commitments.

Skills

Construction experience

Higher Ed experience

Code & law knowledge

Project management

English communication

Client relations

Scheduling & deliverables

FF&E process knowledge

Professional designations asset

Reading/writing English

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or related field

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager to join our New Haven, CT team, preferably with Higher Education experience. You will lead concurrent construction projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and ensure goals are met within time and budget constraints.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, adherence to project management processes, and the ability to navigate schedule, cost, and quality challenges across multiple stakeholders.