Project Manager, Residential

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct the architect selection process in concert with HRES and the Facilities Procurement Office for projects.
Responsible for 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.
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.