Facilities Project Manager

Northwestern Michigan College•Traverse City, MI

60d

About The Position

The Facilities Project Manager is a key member of the Facilities team responsible for overseeing and executing a variety of construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. This role will be responsible for planning, execution, and monitoring of such projects, including procurement, budget management, project oversight, close-out, and any necessary monitoring and preventative maintenance planning. . This role requires strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a service-oriented mindset.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in direct project management while working in construction management, architecture, engineering, or closely related field.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field (Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, etc.)
Working knowledge of construction plans and documents.
1+ year of experience with CAD, Revit, or other BIM software.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of project management experience in a construction environment.
Master's degree in Construction Management or a related field (Engineering, Architecture, Facility Management, Business, etc.)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience working for or with institutions of higher education.
Management experience in a union environment.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is service-minded and communicates openly and effectively with key stakeholders on each project. Help plan and execute projects supporting the College's facilities master plan, strategic plan, and other routine and non-routine projects.
Oversees and executes multiple projects from pre-purchase order through closeout; ensures compliance with contracts and specifications, timeliness, and budget.
Develops RFP/RFQ/IDIQ bid packages for all contracted design and construction services.
Plans, executes, and monitors projects of various nature and sizes including construction, renovation, space migration, repair, maintenance, and other administrative projects as assigned. Ensures projects adhere to deadlines, costs, milestones, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all phases. Routinely reports the status of all assigned projects to the Director of Facilities.
Conducts preliminary reviews of technical project requests, develops specifications, and facilitates communication between contractors and internal departments.
Provides time and resource estimates for all college departmental projects as assigned or upon request.
Facilitates cooperation among contractors and College departments and staff, as applicable; identifies and communicates project milestones, ensures quality of deliverables, and oversees invoicing on assigned projects.
Creates and manages change orders and performs job cost analysis.
Utilizes computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track project work orders; tracks monthly completion metrics.
Supports facilities management team with small project administration (<$50,000), including bid or quote solicitation, procurement, and contractor management; ensures compliance with college procurement and spending policies.
Analyzes metrics, creates programs, and manages administrative projects as assigned.
Creates requisitions according to college spending policies and reconciles purchasing card receipts on a monthly basis.
Provides administrative and management support to the Director of Facilities.
Contributes to the success of the Facilities department by performing all other essential duties as assigned.