Construction Manager

Middlesex College•Edison, NJ

25d•$0 - $88,690

About The Position

The Construction Manager plans, manages, coordinates, and oversees construction, renovation, deferred maintenance, and capital improvement projects across all campus locations. The role manages projects from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty administration. It develops project scopes, budgets, schedules, phasing plans, and implementation, and monitors progress against approved schedules, budgets, milestones, and contractual requirements. The position also provides input for Facilities Management departmental budgets and facilities planning. The Construction Manager coordinates daily jobsite activities, subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and site logistics; conducts site visits and progress meetings; reviews construction documents and project requests; maintains records and prepares reports in accordance with state and federal regulations; and makes recommendations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with periodic on-call availability 24/7 for pre-scheduled week-long periods, approximately once every 10 weeks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field.
Five years of experience in facilities across a wide range of projects.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer-aided design software applications.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Knowledge of AutoCAD.
Experience with facilities project management software.
Experience in a managerial capacity in a higher education facility.
Experience handling multi-building responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Manage construction and renovation projects from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty administration.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, phasing plans, and implementation.
Monitor project progress against approved schedules, budgets, milestones, and contractual requirements.
Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, contracts, and addenda for completeness and coordination.
Coordinate daily jobsite activities, subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and site logistics.
Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings to verify schedule compliance, workmanship, and installation quality.
Review requests for information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, and potential conflicts between drawings and field conditions.
Maintain records and prepare reports in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Prepare project reports as required and make recommendations.
Provide input for Facilities Management departmental budgets and facilities planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.