Project Manager, Residential

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

Overview Princeton University’s Facilities Operations department seeks an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic staff. The Project Manager will manage residential renovation and selected maintenance projects up to $2M from initial planning phases through closeout. Responsibilities include the development of the architectural program and project budget in consultation with the Office of Housing and Real Estate Services (HRES). Primary duties include managing the project scope, budget and schedule from project inception to completion, while maintaining project expectations of stakeholders. This position is a five year benefits eligible term. Responsibilities Reporting to a Program Manager, the Project Manager will conduct the architect selection process in concert with HRES and the Facilities Procurement Office for projects. The Project Manager is responsible for managing and obtaining all required internal and external project approvals. Working in consultation with the Program Manager and HRES representation the PM will: determine the appropriate construction format and organize the selection of a builder. Represent, along with HRES, the University interests through the design and construction process with internal University groups and serve as primary liaison between project design and construction teams to coordinate any University responsibilities in the field. The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining portfolio reports for work assigned, keeping project information in departmental reporting systems up to date on a regular basis (Financial reporting, and project status reporting), and should be familiar with digital tools, including CADD, and excel and similar data-management formats. The University uses PMWeb and ACCBuild for course of construction record keeping. Qualifications The Project manager must have a professional degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related degree. A minimum of 10 years of facility design, management and budgetary experience is required. Experience in higher education is preferred. These requirements include the ability to interpret construction documents, an understanding of applicable construction codes and land use ordinances, an overview of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and a solid grasp of construction industry practices and procedures. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information. Standard Weekly Hours 36.25 Eligible for Overtime No Benefits Eligible Yes Probationary Period 180 days Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail) Yes Comments Related to End Date five year term Physical Capacity Exam Required No Valid Driver’s License Required No Experience Level Mid-Senior Level #LI-SB1 Salary Range $131,000 to $145,000

Requirements

Professional degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related degree.
A minimum of 10 years of facility design, management and budgetary experience is required.
The ability to interpret construction documents
An understanding of applicable construction codes and land use ordinances
An overview of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
A solid grasp of construction industry practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage residential renovation and selected maintenance projects up to $2M from initial planning phases through closeout.
Development of the architectural program and project budget in consultation with the Office of Housing and Real Estate Services (HRES).
Managing the project scope, budget and schedule from project inception to completion, while maintaining project expectations of stakeholders.
Conduct the architect selection process in concert with HRES and the Facilities Procurement Office for projects.
Managing and obtaining all required internal and external project approvals.
Determine the appropriate construction format and organize the selection of a builder.
Represent, along with HRES, the University interests through the design and construction process with internal University groups and serve as primary liaison between project design and construction teams to coordinate any University responsibilities in the field.
Maintaining portfolio reports for work assigned, keeping project information in departmental reporting systems up to date on a regular basis (Financial reporting, and project status reporting)
Familiar with digital tools, including CADD, and excel and similar data-management formats.
The University uses PMWeb and ACCBuild for course of construction record keeping.