Job Title:                          Project Manager

Department:                    McCallie

Reports To:                     Facility Manager

Classification:                Exempt

Position Summary

The Project Manager should be keenly aware of the overall vision for the campus and the accompanying standards and expectations.  Armed with this knowledge, this person takes a proactive approach to identifying & estimating potential projects on campus, and works with the Facility Manager to prioritize, approve, and budget these needs.   The project manager also works closely with campus stakeholders on customer-initiated projects, striving to understand needs, guide decisions, and ensure the final product meets or exceeds expectations.   This position is responsible for ensuring all projects, as much as possible, are managed in such a way as to consistently provide high value, high quality, and on-schedule results. 

Essential Functions:

• Conduct periodic campus inspections to identify project needs/ opportunities; work with the Ex. Director to estimate, record, prioritize, and plan future work.
• Work closely with campus customers on customer generated projects; cultivate positive relationships when possible; help drive a customer-centric culture and serve as an ambassador to the campus.
• Provide consistent & effective communication, both written and verbal, to campus stakeholders.
• End to end project management: define project scope; develop RFP’s; evaluate & award proposals; QA work; monitor costs; drive schedules; develop punch lists; etc.)
• Obtain competitive bids to ensure maximum value
• Cultivate relationships with high-value vendors
• Work closely with the Physical Plant Director and Maintenance Supervisor to ensure a high-value mix of contract and in-house resources are used 
• Employ a strategic approach when choosing materials and finishes; where possible, adopt standards that are aesthetically pleasing while maximizing economy & durability
• Ensure all contractors on campus adhere to safety requirements, logistical considerations, and behavioral standards

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain professionalism in a sensitive and complex environment
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong organizational & logistic skills
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Ability to work independently and produce results
• Ability to supervise teams and achieve results

Technical Skills:

• Diverse construction background; general understanding of painting, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, etc.; knowledge of industry best practices; overall grasp of current market prices/ ability to provide ballpark estimates on the fly.
• Strong (5+ years) project management experience dealing with non-capital projects. i.e., full interior renovations (patch/ paint, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, kitchen & restroom remodels, etc.), exterior renovations (windows, doors, siding, paint, roofing, decks, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Required

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.  
• +10 years of related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.  

Preferred

• Previous Facilities or Operations experience in a similar setting.  
• Previous experience providing Project Management to multiple sites.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position with normal working hours Monday through Friday, working 40 hours per week. However, as business needs become necessary, after-hours, holidays, or weekends may be required.

Travel

Occasional travel is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory duties for this position.

Work Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.  Must be able to work in hazardous conditions while maintaining safety standards, work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, industrial settings, and construction sites, and work in loud environments and temperature extremes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, climbing (including but not limited to ladders), crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching with varying frequencies.

Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

The employee is regularly required to talk or listen effectively.                                                                                                           

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 

In addition to federal law requirements, The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.