Higher Education Project Manager-Owner's Rep

Colliers Engineering & Design; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

In-house education courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropic opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders, part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a dynamic Project Manager to lead large-scale construction projects in Storrs, CT. The role emphasizes client relationship building, team leadership across architects, engineers, and consultants, and driving project success from initiation through closeout.

The ideal candidate will have architecture/engineering or construction management background with 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in architectural or engineering environments, or construction management.
• Experience with K-12 or higher education projects in CT is preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting, zoning, building codes, and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish on time and on budget.
• Build strong client relationships and coordinate the project team including architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Understand the PM process and manage scheduling, costs, quality, and progress across multiple stakeholders.
• Review budgets, schedules, contracts, drawings and specifications for conformance and constructability.
• Develop monthly reports, schedules, minutes, and other project-related documentation; oversee staff performance and deliverables.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a dynamic and driven Project Manager to join our team in Storrs, CT. Colliers Project Leaders has a continually growing portfolio of large scale capital projects serving both public and private clients in multiple sectors in the Connecticut market. We seek highly qualified individuals with an architecture, engineering, or construction background to join our existing team of talented project managers. Our ideal candidates have the desire to lead successful projects and help our amazing clients improve their built environment. They also have the desire to be the leader of the team and the responsibilities that accompany this role.

If you're looking to join a great team and take on the daily challenges and rewards that come with the complex task of managing large scale projects, then we want you. We offer you a dynamic work environment with endless growth and opportunities. Come Grow With Us!

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.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree preferably in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience with an architectural or engineering bachelor degree highly preferred, but we will also entertain candidates with construction management degrees (or similar).
• Prior experience with K-12 schools and/or Higher Education in CT preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
• Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the 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.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes:

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through:

• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities