Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Contracts Manager

Job Description - Project Manager (2601527)

Project Manager

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Five (5) years of progressively responsible, directly related full-time experience in construction management, budgeting, project development, and/or a related field. Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience in minor rehabilitation and new construction, including project cost and schedule oversight. Knowledge of Building and Fire Codes. Knowledge of construction management software.

Project Management experience. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (
*** Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes").

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Professional license (PE, RA) or professional certification (PMP, PgMP, CAPM, CEM, CEO). Six (6) or more years of full-time experience in construction management, budgeting, project development, and/or a related field. Experience with minor rehabilitation and new construction in a University, Healthcare, Hospital Construction, or similar setting. OSHA certification.

Brief Description of Duties: The Project Manager will provide professional direction and oversight for all new construction, renovation activities and presidential initiatives occurring on campus. This includes responsibility for all duties necessary for project planning such as identifying required labor and labor hours, calculating cost estimates based on trade rates/hours, working with trades unions in workforce designations, managing and supervising assigned trades, contract labor and services for minor rehab and new construction services.

Additionally, to minimize the disruption of campus services, an essential function of the Project Manager role will be to facilitate the coordination of new construction and/or renovations with campus administrators and stakeholders as well as physical plant staff.

The Project Manager will represent the University in the development, planning, and construction activity performed by contractors and in-house Stony Brook SFE employees. The incumbent is directly responsible for managing a fluctuating workforce to complete projects on time and within budget to meet the needs of the University. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and on multiple initiatives simultaneously.

The Project Manager must have a well-established record of conducting impactful presentations to varying audiences and achievement in providing construction project management services to ensure cost effective project completion and continued high-quality services.

Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Campus Planning, Design, and Construction, the Project Manager will provide professional direction and oversight of the day-to-day operations for all new construction and renovation activities associated with the development of the assigned project. The Project Manager must be able to perform Project Management functions to ensure the successful completion of capital construction projects, including Develop, gain necessary approval and control of project scope, project budget, schedule, contract documents and resource plan;

quality and schedule parameters / risk management. Ensure timely project completion through project scheduling, monitoring critical path, expediting material deliveries, managing material and documents submittals/ approvals in accordance with standards and policy. The Project Manager must be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands, as well as supervise a highly skilled team of trades, contract labor and services.

Responsibilities further consist of managing various sizes and volumes of projects from pre-construction planning through build out and space occupancy phases including project closeout with financial reconciliation.

This individual will serve as the primary stakeholder for each assigned project and the single point of contact for coordinating design and construction responsibilities with third party consultants, in-house design team, contractors, vendors and government agencies. This individual will act as a liaison between internal cross-functional technical teams and the university leadership team. In addition to managing the…