Construction Project Manager

1. Collaborate closely with assigned Yale Planner during all phases of the Project.

2. Measure and manage all aspects of Project Risk during all phases of the Construction process.

3. Act as the primary client point-of-contact day-to-day during procurement, construction, and closeout.

4. Monitor the quality of the construction documents developed by outside architects and engineers. Assist with Project Formulation (by others) as requested.

5. Monitor the schedule for design deliverables, and manage the overall project master schedule to meet the expectations outlined during the Design Phase of the project.

6. Act as a liaison between project architect(s), consultants, contractors, building committees, building users, City agencies, and departmental staff members during the completion of design documents, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and closeout.

7. Lead the development of all budget estimates (beyond formulation) and preliminary schedules and validate their accuracy.

8. Ensure that Yale Sustainability Standards are incorporated into the construction documents.

9. Lead the constructability, value management/engineering, and document review process, ensuring final documents reflect all accepted findings. Address any gaps in construction documents before bidding. Review and approve submitted bid lists. Ensure timely and complete responses to all Bid Clarification Requests and RFIs. Lead the bid reconciliation process and review final GMP/LS bids for approval. Participate in risk workshops and track risk management progress.

10. Verify that the CM/GC or direct vendor has an appropriate procurement plan, critical path schedule with milestones, and pre-qualified bidders. Confirm commitment to safety aligns with Yale's Safety Guidelines.

11. Lead the Owner/Architect/CM or GC team during construction to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence. Collaborate with the project planner to verify conformance to codes, zoning, and university standards.

12. Resolve technical, budget, and schedule conflicts among stakeholders to meet or exceed project goals.

13. For projects over $4MM, prepare monthly reports covering project status, claims, safety, EEO participation, budget, schedule, contingencies, issues, delays, and resolutions.

14. Oversee quality control, commissioning, and closeout processes, ensuring all documentation is complete before final payment. Manage warranty issues during and after the warranty period.

15. Coordinate the move process with the end-user.

16. Collaborate with Contracts Administration to create and manage purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and project documentation. Review monthly billings, update cash flows, and maintain an electronic archive according to Yale policies.

Required skills include managing multiple complex projects, experience in occupied buildings, stakeholder management, technical knowledge of building systems, and proficiency with project management tools like MS Project or Primavera P6.

Preferred qualifications include a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields, with experience in large-scale educational renovations, budget optimization, value engineering, and facilities management.