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About the Role

The Project Manager (PM) - Design, Construction, and Management plays a vital role in implementing CUNY's multi-billion-dollar capital design and construction program. The PM is responsible for managing capital-funded construction projects, including new buildings, renovations, infrastructure, and maintenance, ensuring quality facilities are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Control and lead all assigned projects to completion on time and on budget.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Develop conceptual plans and budgets for facilities projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, including drafting proposals and recommending changes.
• Plan, organize, manage, and participate in the selection of consultants, construction managers, and contractors.
• Prepare cost estimates and schedules for various capital projects.
• Ensure construction documents are prepared and comply with project program and budget.
• Oversee the work of consultants, construction managers, and contractors.
• Assemble bid documents and ensure an adequate bidding process.
• Schedule project scope development, design, and bidding timing.
• Review bid submissions and provide recommendations.
• Ensure all necessary project authorizations and budget approvals are in place before bidding.
• Update the CUNY Project Management System on project status, financials, schedule, and progress.
• Ensure all required information is available before seeking approvals.
• Prepare regular project management reports and keep the Assistant Director informed.
• Manage turnkey delivery of CUNY-managed design and construction projects from inception through completion.
• Handle planning, budgeting, and key decision-making for construction projects.
• Attend and participate in construction meetings to discuss budgets, plans, and goals.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, professionals, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review, negotiate, and approve change orders.
• Review and approve payment certificates to contractors and consultants.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments.
• Ensure job site operations follow design/specifications and drive completion on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain effective communication with the project team regarding changes, conditions, and project direction.
• Monitor and facilitate the resolution of construction contract disputes and claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction-related curriculum.
• 5+ years of design and construction management experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience in project management methodologies, planning, cost control, construction economics, cost lifecycle analyses, and financial management.
• Understanding of building components and construction.
• Knowledge of related regulations, New York City, and New York State codes.

Skills

• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work on multiple design and construction projects at one time
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to prioritize competing work
• Self and team motivator
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies
• Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents
• Knowledgeable of capital and operating budgets
• Alert and observant, and looking for ways to improve processes
• Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations

Location

• OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years of design and construction management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction-related curriculum
• NY State Professional Engineering License or NY State Architecture License (Preferred)
• Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Project Management (Preferred)
• PMP Certification (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000 - $115,000

Benefits

• RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Company

• The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is dedicated to providing services that enable CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
• CUNY has embarked on a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year capital design and construction program across its 25 campuses.

Equal Opportunity

• The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer.
• It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.