Sr Project Mgr, Facilities

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Project Manager for Planning, Design & Construction. This role coordinates the implementation of approved and funded construction projects, from design through occupancy, ensuring compliance with university standards and contract documents.

You will lead planning, budgeting, bidding, and close-out activities, with opportunities to mentor staff and collaborate with clients and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems.
• PM knowledge and certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of approved and funded projects consisting of new buildings, alterations and renovations throughout the University.
• Manages all phases of project, from design through direct occupancy.
• Ensures compliance with University standards and contract documents.
• May train and/or mentor new or lower level staff.
• Maintains responsibility for the detail planning, coordination and outcome of construction projects.
• Works with Planning and Project Management representatives and clients to translate funded program into reality.
• May engage professional architectural/engineering support.
• Maintains client involvement throughout the project, seeking client understanding and approval of all changes.
• Develops construction documents and, in concert with the Planning and Project Management, challenges functional assumptions and goals and monitors efforts bearing on successful completion.
• Arranges appropriate review of all project documents with client, Planning and Project Management representatives and Maintenance and Operation personnel.
• Ensures compliance with University standards for design and construction.
• Determines best method of construction to achieve highest quality product from available resources.
• Constantly assesses value of engineering services received.
• Manages project budget.
• Solicits and schedules bids for project.
• Receives bids, awards contract(s), monitors cost and approves payments for services received.
• Responsible for close-out of project and final acceptance.
• Selects or retains Field Inspectors to assist with projects.
• Prepares punch lists and ensures contractor compliance.
• Acquires and distributes all Maintenance and Operation Manuals and As-Built drawings.
• Provides all warranty information to Work Management Division at completion of project.
• Schedules and implements project warranty review after six month and eleven-month period with O&M personnel and client representatives.
• Ensures corrections are completed where necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 271 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 100016 Planning, Design & Constructio Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 113 Compensation Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation of approved and funded projects consisting of new buildings, alterations and renovations throughout the University.
• Manages all phases of project, from design through direct occupancy.
• Ensures compliance with University standards and contract documents.
• May train and/or mentor new or lower level staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains responsibility for the detail planning, coordination and outcome of construction projects.
• Works with Planning and Project Management representatives and clients to translate funded program into reality.
• May engage professional architectural/engineering support.
• Maintains client involvement throughout the project, seeking client understanding and approval of all changes.
• Develops construction documents and, in concert with the Planning and Project Management, challenges functional assumptions and goals and monitors efforts bearing on successful completion.
• Arranges appropriate review of all project documents with client, Planning and Project Management representatives and Maintenance and Operation personnel.
• Ensures compliance with University standards for design and construction.
• Determines best method of construction to achieve highest quality product from available resources.
• Constantly assesses value of engineering services received.
• Manages project budget.
• Solicits and schedules bids for project.
• Receives bids, awards contract(s), monitors cost and approves payments for services received.
• Responsible for close-out of project and final acceptance.
• Selects or retains Field Inspectors to assist with projects.
• Prepares punch lists and ensures contractor compliance.
• Acquires and distributes all Maintenance and Operation Manuals and As-Built drawings.
• Provides all warranty information to Work Management Division at completion of project.
• Schedules and implements project warranty review after six month and eleven-month period with O&M personnel and client representatives.
• Ensures corrections are completed where necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Institute Certificate preferred Project Management Professional Certificate preferred