Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned capital projects. Typical projects include minor renovations, faculty/staff relocations, or capital renewal of building infrastructure. Projects range in value from $25K to $3M with occasional larger projects. The position requires facilitation and management of projects through all phases including planning, design, cost estimating, procurement, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, turnover, closeout, and problem solving.

It also requires close collaboration and interaction with multiple contacts in divisions and departments across the College as well as outside vendors, contractors and municipal agencies. The Project Manager will lead multiple projects simultaneously and must be nimble, responsive and flexible while maintaining a strong customer-service attitude.

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to construction or project management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years in planning and administering construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
• Familiarity with design and construction processes.
• Ability to work with computerized systems.
• Familiarity with various forms of construction documents.
• Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
• Familiarity with construction safety and construction site safety and awareness.

• Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
• Field experience on construction sites.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they arise.

Danny Rico, Director for Renovation & Renewal

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• Manages the full execution process for small‑scale facilities projects.
• Conducts meetings with customers, other stakeholders, FO&M staff, and contractors to coordinate and schedule work to ensure the effective use of labor and materials and that the project will be completed according to planned budget and schedule.
• Keeps stakeholders well‑informed of project status. Communicates issues affecting project program, budget, scope, timeline or delivery. Enables the resolution of issues that arise during the project. Develops project schedules and phasing plans as required.

• Determines and documents scope of work on assigned projects.
• On selected projects, if required, manages the design team selection process including preparation of appropriate RFQs and RFPs, and coordinates the development and review of design documents at each phase of planning and design. Supports design team activities and facilitates timely decision making.
• Manages the project team composed of consultants,…