Overview

Posting Summary

• Manages and administers capital projects including all daily activities associated with: planning, budgeting, coordination/preparation of contract documents, project meetings, oversight of construction activities.
• Coordination of end user requirements, professional consultants, construction administration and end user occupancy.
• Acts as the department representative for the Director of Project Services or Senior Project Manager regarding ongoing capital project activities associated with new construction and/or the medium lo large-scale renovation of existing facilities.
• Acts as the department and University steward in balancing University goals and requirements with end user requests. Effectively manages ends user expectations within applicable University policies, guidelines and standards.
• Reviews project proposals and makes appropriate recommendations regarding their accuracy, completeness and acceptability pertaining to project intent and constructability.
• Organizes and coordinates all construction project activities and issues with “in-house” Project Team representatives as appropriate.
• Develops tasks and responsibilities of team members for the duration of the project and manages the Project Team to ensure successful implementation of the project.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining continuous project monitoring during the life of the project or projects.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering(Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), or Construction Management is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of practical project management experience as an owner’s representative.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with contract documentation and project development from preliminary planning through final occupancy on new construction and renovation/alteration projects with budgets ranging between $50,000 and $50,000,000.
• Experience in project management of healthcare projects, research projects and/or higher education projects is required.
• Experience in review and selection of all professional consultants, contractors and vendors is required Demonstrated ability for coordination of project contract documents is required Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, problem solving and report writing skills required.
• The ability and will to travel to and from the home office and Campus to Campus in central and southern New Jersey.
• Personal computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project required.
• Project management experience through all stages of capital projects including programming, planning, design, construction, contract administration, commissioning, and occupancy. Experience in conducting project team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years in a supervisor or managerial role preferred. Experience in interacting with all levels of management is preferred.
• Professional license to practice Engineering or Architecture in New Jersey is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
• Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

• Shift/Schedule : Monday through Friday – 8:00AM – 4:00PM
• Safe Driving Record

Special Instructions to Applicants