Project Manager

Project ManagerThe 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.Overall Role and Primary ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Vice President for Facilities and Campus Operations, the Project Manager will oversee projects from planning & design through construction, inspections, move-in and closeout and may supervise the work of Assistant Project Managers and student employees. The Project Manager will be expected to act as the primary point of authority and accountability for the project(s) assigned to him or her. This requires the ability to build, lead, and manage a project team, to create a project plan, including project definition, scope and budgets, and to solicit and synthesize input from end-users, departmental leadership, facilities staff, consultants and other key stakeholders.Specific tasks include:Lead project team meetings with SIT in-house personnel to schedule work and coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins and contractor accessParticipate in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering servicesReview 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 functionsEffectively communicate construction impacts and work collaboratively with SIT leadership and staff to mitigate impacts to ongoing operationsPerform 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 projectsMaintain interface with client and internal business units, ensuring compliance with project performance goals, including quantitative cost and schedule targets, and achievement of SIT quality standardsKey CompetenciesStrong project management skills including design, construction, occupancy, schedule and budget management. This includes:Interfacing with leadership and end-users to define project requirements and establish project work plan and deadlinesAbility to make effective and persuasive presentations to SIT leadership and staff and/or public audiencesManaging the RFP and competitive bid process and participating in selection of design teamsManaging the design development process, ensuring consultant teams and internal partners deliver designs that are responsive to the program, and meet established schedule and budget targetsAbility to apply analytical skills to the bid leveling processExperience with various contracting models for design and constructionRepresenting SIT with architects, vendors, consultants, and regulatory agenciesOverseeing consultants and contractorsFamiliarity with best practices in construction site safety protocolsAbility to develop and maintain successful user relations to ensure smooth integration and delivery of projectsAbility to identify defects in quality of construction during site walk-throughsKnowledge of financial terms and principles as they apply to the design and construction processesAbility to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents. Knowledge of general and industry-specific financial terms and principles.Ability to set aggressive but achievable deadlines and be accountable for meeting themCapability 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 roomsIntermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office SuiteQualitiesStrong communications and relationship-building skillsHigh ethical and moral standardsExcellent judgment and strong reasoning abilityAdvanced analytical and quantitative skillsAbility to respond swiftly and effectively to sensitive project-related issuesAbility to motivate and negotiate effectively with end-users and internal departmentsAbility to take initiative and make well-informed decisionsExperienceBachelor's degree (BA/BS), in Engineering, Architecture or Construction ManagementAdvanced degree in Business, Planning & Design, Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture a plusCandidate 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 projects2+ 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