K-12/Higher Education Project Manager-Owner's Rep

Colliers Engineering & Design•Madison, CT

29d

About The Position

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking dynamic and driven individuals to join our team in Madison, CT. Colliers Project Leaders has a continually growing portfolio of large scale capital projects serving both public and private clients in multiple sectors in the Connecticut market. We seek highly qualified individuals with an architecture, engineering, or construction background to join our existing team of talented project managers. Our ideal candidates have the desire to lead successful projects and help our amazing clients improve their built environment. They also have the desire to be the leader of the team and the responsibilities that accompany this role. If you’re looking to join a great team and take on the daily challenges and rewards that come with the complex task of managing large scale projects, then we want you. We offer you a dynamic work environment with endless growth and opportunities, then contact us! Come Grow With Us!

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree preferably in architecture, construction management, or related field.
5-10 years of experience with an architectural or engineering bachelor degree highly preferred, but we will also entertain candidates with construction management degrees (or similar).
Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
Demonstrated knowledge of the client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process.
Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with K-12 schools and/or Higher Education in CT preferred.
Professionally recognized designations are considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish – on time and on budget.
Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including the architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics.
Manage the process and ensure the clients’ goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders. Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress as well as negotiating claims and change orders.
Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others, as well as review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering and constructability.
Develop project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc. and review documents prepared by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes.
Oversee and manage staff with respect to deliverables, performance, and project commitments.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities