Project Manager

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in New York is seeking a Project Manager for the Office of Capital Project Management. The successful candidate will manage capital projects including healthcare, educational, and infrastructure initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing project completion, preparing contracts, and ensuring compliance with university standards. A Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction is required, along with four years of related experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools are essential. This position supports a collaborative workplace focused on high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or equivalent.
• Four years of related experience in life-sciences and healthcare design and construction.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare contracts and coordinate contractor activities.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules for projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction

Tools

Unifier

AutoCAD

Excel

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Capital Project Management is seeking a highly skilled individual to work as a Project Manager in the Office of Capital Project Management at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). The individual will work under the Director to supervise and coordinate all aspects of large and small capital projects including research laboratories, healthcare, major infrastructure, and educational initiatives. Specifically, the selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating a complex team of professional consultants, facilities team members, and numerous client groups. The candidate will have demonstrated an ability to work with project architects/engineers and end‑users to ensure the project meets many varied needs.

The selected individual will be required to work collaboratively with CUIMC Facilities Operations, Public Safety, Radiation Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Data/Telephone and Space Planning to coordinate the many stakeholders in any given project.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion and transition to the Operations team.
• Prepare standard Columbia University contracts for architectural, engineering, and construction services, and coordinate on‑site activities of general contractors and/or construction managers.
• Prepare requisitions, purchase orders, and maintain invoice records for payment.
• Oversee the preparation of bid documents and manage the process using the University Bidding Policies.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules for all aspects of projects including design, construction, relocations, furniture procurement and installation, and move‑ins.
• Create a record‑keeping system of hard and electronic files for all project‑related correspondence, contracts, drawings, specifications, and other documents.
• Review infrastructure/MEP drawings, specifications, engineering documents, and provide technical MEP/Infrastructure oversight on capital projects.
• Oversee scoping, budgeting, programming, compliance to university standards, design, shop drawings, construction, start‑up, commissioning, close‑out, energy management, and approvals from all authorities.
• Maintain overall communication of project teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or equivalent education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in life‑sciences and healthcare design and construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction with ten (10) years of radiology imaging design and construction related experience, or a Master’s degree with five (5) years of directly related experience in the management of radiology imaging design and construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of engineered building systems including HVAC, supplemental cooling, boiler, chiller, and other infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, determine priorities, exercise initiative, and work under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software programs.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect with experience in engineered systems.
• Experience with Unifier, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera) a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.