Senior Project Manager

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Senior Project Manager for its Planning and Construction Division. This role involves managing capital improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery within budgets, while collaborating with various stakeholders to uphold high standards of quality and ethics. The position requires extensive experience and a relevant academic background, with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in construction and project management required.
• In-depth engineering knowledge and expertise planned.
• Preferred degrees in relevant fields supported by experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction of capital improvements.
• Optimize financial results and quality performance of projects.
• Ensure projects adhere to approved budgets and quality standards.

Skills

Budget management

Contract management

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in architecture, engineering, project management or construction management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Posting Number

2025-14679

Location : Location

US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification

Fully Onsite: 100% Onsite

Department

Construction Management

School/Division

Capital Projects and Facilities (WS2548)

Compensation Grade

Band 54

Union

N/A

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Engineering

Position Summary

Manage the design and construction of capital improvements and major infrastructure projects for New York University's Planning and Construction Division to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved budgets, schedules and quality standards. Manage consultants, contractors and other vendors to optimize financial results and quality performance. Maintain highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Education:
Degree in architecture, engineering, project management or construction management preferred. Degrees in interior design or business administration may be considered if complemented by experience in construction project management.

Required Experience:
10 years' relevant experience in construction, mixed design, and project management. In-depth engineering knowedge and expertise in the design and installation of building electrical systems and fire alarm systems.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Competence with MS Office products and any additional applications designed to support job function; contract and vendor management, budget & schedule management; Effective & sound decision making,

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Prioritization & time management; interpersonal & customer relations; teaming; written & verbal communications; problem solving & analytical skills

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00 to USD $170,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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