Project Manager

Foxdale Village•State College, PA

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About The Position

About us: Foxdale Village, a life plan community guided by Quaker values, is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in State College, PA. Foxdale was founded in 1985 by members of the State College Friends Meeting and is founded on the values of treating all with dignity and respect. Foxdale is regarded as a premier healthcare facility both locally and nationally and has been voted "Best Retirement Community in State College, PA" for over a decade. Foxdale Village includes 57 apartments and 148 cottages and offers a range of health services with 46 beds in skilled nursing for short and long-term care, two memory care neighborhoods, and 55 beds in personal care, all with private accommodations. We are seeking a full-time Project Manager to work as part of our dedicated maintenance team. We are hiring for a Full-Time position and expected work 40 hours per week (8am-4:30pm) Monday-Friday. Project Manager Job Summary: Project planning and oversight to including day to day projects to ensure remodeling and related projects are completed per Foxdale Village specifications and timeline. Assist in day-to-day operations of the Maintenance and Groundskeeping departments. Responsible for the training, supervision and performance management of assigned departmental staff.

Requirements

Education: High school graduate or its equivalent is required and completion of formal vocational trades education or an equivalent combination of applicable experience and education.
Experience: Minimum of eight years of experience (with at least two years in a related supervisory position): Mechanic level proficiency in four of the following skills and the ability to train to mechanic proficiency in the remaining areas: Commercial and residential heating and refrigeration, Building Controls systems, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical systems, Carpentry and concrete
The ability to read and interpret architectural plans, schematic drawings, etc. is also preferred.
Language: Must be able to effectively communicate in English both in writing and verbally.
Math: Must be able to complete tasks using basic mathematical skills.
Computer: Proficient in the use of Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Building Logic systems and electronic work order systems.
Licensure/Certification: Must possess a valid PA Driver’s License.
Must possess a valid Universal Refrigerant license or obtain this licensure within six months of hire.
Must possess a valid Pesticide license or obtain this licensure within twelve months of hire.
Other: Ability and willingness to respond to building mechanical issues and emergencies during non-scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
Seeing: Must be able to read various print sizes, signage, electronic media and similar media.
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and residents.
Dexterity: Must be able to write, use a telephone, type or search electronic media and operate various tools and machinery needed to safely complete tasks.
Strength: Must be able to bend, stoop, carry, and lift at least one-hundred pounds. Assistance should be obtained if/when necessary, typically for items weighing 50 pounds or more. This position requires the completion of non-sedentary work, extended periods of standing and/or working.

Nice To Haves

The ability to read and interpret architectural plans, schematic drawings, etc. is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Environmental (EVS) with the day-to-day operations of the maintenance and groundskeeping departments.
Direct supervision of assigned departmental staff.
In absence of the Director of EVS responsible for the supervision of the EVS administrative assistant/transportation coordinator, maintenance personnel and groundskeeping personnel.
Work in cooperation with the Director of EVS to manage budgeted capital improvement projects as well as make recommendations for overall departmental related equipment upgrades, tooling, and related expenses as part of the budget planning and management.
Responsible for project planning and day-to-day oversight of projects including health center and designated independent living cottages/apartments.
Monitor projects to ensure complete per contracts, specifications, timelines, and budget as well as to code and recognized unique Foxdale Village considerations.
Coordinate the schedule and the work of applicable staff based upon project parameters and skills requirements and ensure work execution meets job quality standards and timeline.
Work in cooperation with Director of EVS and EVS administrative assistant in ensuring compliance with the Department of Health, Department of Public Welfare, Life Safety, OSHA, and any other regulatory agencies.
Perform human resources functions including completion of payroll functions and performance evaluations on a timely basis for assigned staff.
Complete disciplinary actions, when necessary.
Work in cooperation with the director of environmental services to manage and coordinate staff responses for winter weather storms, building mechanical issues, and emergencies.
Must be flexible to report to facility to assist with the on-site management, as needed, for above situations.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet the daily needs of the department.
Attend all scheduled and assigned department and managerial meetings.