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About the Role

Cornell University Facilities Management is seeking an Associate Project Manager to deliver capital construction projects supporting the university's teaching, research, and campus operations. This role involves managing diverse renovation, infrastructure, utility, and facilities projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to create functional and innovative campus spaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously through planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Partner with customers and campus stakeholders to define project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop solutions that support the unique needs of faculty, researchers, administrators, and facilities teams.
• Represent Cornell throughout the design process and facilitate decision-making among project stakeholders.
• Coordinate consultant selection, design reviews, and compliance with university standards and building codes.
• Monitor construction activities, site progress, schedules, quality, and safety considerations.
• Manage RFIs, submittents, change orders, punch lists, and project turnover activities.
• Ensure projects meet contractual obligations, budget targets, and schedule expectations.
• Prepare project approval documentation and support projects through Cornell and regulatory approval processes.
• Maintain accurate project records, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Utilize project management technology and reporting systems throughout the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of project management experience within commercial, institutional, facilities, engineering, or construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with project management software and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of building construction practices, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Building construction practices
• Codes
• Regulations
• Standards

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $86,946.00 - $101,046.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options
• Generous retirement contributions
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• Health and personal leave
• Three weeks of vacation
• 13 holidays
• Two additional floating holidays
• Tuition-free Extramural Study
• Employee Degree Program
• Tuition aid for external education
• Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

About the Company

• Cornell University Facilities Management is part of the Division of Facilities and Campus Services, committed to providing the highest quality service to students, staff, alumni, and visitors.
• The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world’s most beautiful academic settings.

Equal Opportunity

• Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.
• We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
• Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.