Project Manager

Stevens Institute of Technology•Hoboken, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Facilities and Campus Operations provides planning and design, construction, maintenance and campus operations services in support of the university’s mission and strategic goals while employing the latest sustainable technologies. Key services include building repair and maintenance, grounds and landscaping, space planning and custodial services. In addition, the division directly supervises all significant capital design and construction activity on campus. The division is also charged with continuing Stevens’ commitment to sustainability. Stevens currently meets more than 30% of its annual energy demand through alternative and efficient energy sources. These initiatives ensure long-term stability of energy costs and reduces the university’s environmental impact. In October 2014, Stevens became a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The Office of Design and Construction provides project management services for capital improvement projects, including new construction and renovation projects, on and around campus. Renovation projects include improvements to classrooms, offices, laboratories, athletics facilities, student housing and student services as well as updates to the infrastructure to keep our campus and its buildings operational.

Requirements

Strong project management skills including design, construction, occupancy, schedule and budget management.
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations to SIT leadership and staff and/or public audiences
Ability to apply analytical skills to the bid leveling process
Experience with various contracting models for design and construction
Familiarity with best practices in construction site safety protocols
Knowledge of financial terms and principles as they apply to the design and construction processes
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.
Knowledge of general and industry-specific financial terms and principles.
Capability and willingness to perform periodic inspections of job site conditions and project progress, which might include climbing stairs and ladders to access areas throughout on-site and off-site properties, accessing roofs, mechanical equipment rooms and electrical rooms
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communications and relationship-building skills
High ethical and moral standards
Excellent judgment and strong reasoning ability
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to sensitive project-related issues
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with end-users and internal departments
Ability to take initiative and make well-informed decisions
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS), in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
Candidate must be a registered Architect. AIA/NCARB Membership/Accreditation required.
7+ years work experience in project management/project architect required, at least 3 years of which should include management of multiple and/or highly complex projects
2+ years managerial experience required (directly supervising one or more staff on multiple projects)
Experience working on at least two sides of the business (i.e., consultant, construction manager, owner, owner rep, architect, engineer or contractor) is required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Business, Planning & Design, Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture a plus

Responsibilities

Lead project team meetings with SIT in-house personnel to schedule work and coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins and contractor access
Participate in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering services
Review documents for compliance with SIT standards (as well as assist in creating standards), and existing site conditions.
Ensure that projects comply with all applicable guidelines, codes and standards (FGI, NFPA, NJ and local Building Codes, ADA, etc.)
Ensure accessibility to construction sites, including the coordination of schedules with SIT university functions
Effectively communicate construction impacts and work collaboratively with SIT leadership and staff to mitigate impacts to ongoing operations
Perform daily construction site safety inspections, record and ensure prompt correction of deficiencies; ensure dust control procedures are being followed at all times, and instill a culture of safety on all projects
Maintain interface with client and internal business units, ensuring compliance with project performance goals, including quantitative cost and schedule targets, and achievement of SIT quality standards
Interfacing with leadership and end-users to define project requirements and establish project work plan and deadlines
Managing the RFP and competitive bid process and participating in selection of design teams
Managing the design development process, ensuring consultant teams and internal partners deliver designs that are responsive to the program, and meet established schedule and budget targets
Representing SIT with architects, vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
Overseeing consultants and contractors
Develop and maintain successful user relations to ensure smooth integration and delivery of projects
Identify defects in quality of construction during site walk-throughs
Set aggressive but achievable deadlines and be accountable for meeting them
Perform periodic inspections of job site conditions and project progress, which might include climbing stairs and ladders to access areas throughout on-site and off-site properties, accessing roofs, mechanical equipment rooms and electrical rooms