Lead Project Manager

University of Rochester•Seneca, SC

11d•$97,400 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee the implementation of approved and funded projects, including new buildings, alterations, and renovations. This role manages all project phases from design through occupancy, ensuring compliance with University standards and contract documents. The Lead Project Manager will handle complex, technologically sophisticated projects with multiple end-users, participate in project development and review, and mentor junior staff. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, within the Planning, Design & Construction department, located at 271 East River Rd, Rochester, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience required
Expert knowledge of construction project management and capital project planning required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Project Management Institute upon hire preferred
Project Management Professional upon hire preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Leads 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.
Manages the most challenging, complex, technologically sophisticated, multi-end user projects.
Participates in the development and review of projects under consideration.
Mentors and may provide guidance to junior staff.
Reviews the work for technical adequacy and conformance with practice and policy.
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.