Senior Project Manager, Housing

Dartmouth College•Hanover, NH

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of major capital projects in a manner that promotes responsible and innovative stewardship of the Dartmouth campus. The projects will be the delivery of undergraduate housing in the form of new construction and renewal. Senior PM oversight responsibilities include planning, design, cost estimating, budget and schedule control, permitting, construction and close-out/ turnover of completed projects. Project Management Services is part of Campus Services with a focus on space management, campus and project planning, and the design and construction of campus buildings and landscapes. Dartmouth facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings, serving over 6,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (architecture, engineering or construction/project management) or the equivalent.
Ten years in planning, design and administering major capital construction projects.
Experience managing the full life cycle of project delivery including the planning and design process.
Field experience on construction sites.
Knowledge of LEED Certification process and/or experience with Design and construction of LEED certified buildings.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
Familiar with property rights, easements, surveys, and other entitlements.
Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations
Familiarity with high performance building and landscape design and construction standards.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Responsibilities

Coordinate the capital project delivery process from initial planning and programming through design management, construction administration, start-up, commissioning, and close-out of new construction and/or renovation projects.
Facilitate effective communication throughout the project, particularly during transition of project phases.
Account for the development, management, reporting and maintenance of the project budget and schedule from planning through project closeout.
Inform stakeholders of project status and present capital project reports at regularly scheduled team meetings. Communicate issues affecting project program, budget, scope, timeline, or delivery. Take leadership role to resolve areas of disagreement between project stakeholders.
Create and sustain an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, respect, accountability, and diversity.
Excellent communication and presentation skills including ability to represent the College independently through the project entitlement process (planning, zoning, building permit).
Experience negotiating with various constituents both internally and externally.
Act as a role model and mentor for other members of the project management services team, including career growth and development.
Oversee field staff.
Proactively recommend capital project delivery strategies and seeks to streamline process and delivery after each project.
Provide support to Campus Services partners, as it relates to collaboration with the Office of Advancement and relevant donor(s) as required by project (presentation materials, donor signage, etc.)
Engage with continuing education and career development to assist the department to stay aware of best practices in the industry.
Manage and direct all design-phase activities including strong design management through the conceptual design, schematic design, and design development phases of work.
Manage the project design team and College stakeholders to support development of construction documents consistent with the approved project scope and budget.
Coordinate the development and review of design documents at each phase of planning and design.
Support design team activities and facilitates timely decision making.
Participate as a senior member of a team of professionals in early project planning and programming.
Is able to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they arise.
Identify, scope, and manage relevant enabling work/projects and swing space requirements.
Oversee the College's project field staff and oversees consistent project management practices and protocols.
Responsible, with colleagues, for development of major capital project delivery strategies.
Manage the bidding and construction process to ensure an on-budget and timely delivery of the facility. Participate in the owner's construction meetings to review construction progress and quality. Monitor, negotiate, and report on all Change Proposals and Change Orders and report on impact to project schedule and budget.
Responsible for project quality control.
Oversee owner contracts for site surveys, owner testing and additional specialty consulting as necessary.
Arrange and monitor the timely and orderly Project Closeout activities. Work with consultants and operations personnel to prepare a punch-list for the contractor and ensure punch-list items have been addressed appropriately. Ensure timely financial closeout of all vendors.
Knowledge and understanding of site work including foundations, utilities, storm-water management, and required third-party inspection process.
Very comfortable with electronic project controls systems and regularly update owner systems such as e-Builder.
Review and authorize for payment project invoices within appropriate signing authority. Review and recommend course of action for all project invoices that fall outside approved signing authority level.
Guide design decisions by stakeholders to maintain the project scope within the approved budget. Coordinate the value engineering process.
Is responsible for project cost control. Develop and monitor project cash flow projections, including those that impact operations that are on-going during construction.
Provide budget updates, review proposed change orders and discuss project issues with the Director as needed.
Necessary financial acumen with respect to cost estimating, cash flow projections, and regular project or program budget updates and communication.
Review financial reports with project leaders and other financial officials at the College.
Together with other Campus Services constituents, coordinate submissions to Jurisdictional Authorities for permitting. Acts as primary representative of the College throughout the entire project entitlement process.
Ensure compliance with regulations and all authorities having jurisdiction.
Coordinate Jurisdictional Authorities to secure the Certificate of Occupancy in an expeditious manner.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
Performs other duties as assigned