Project Manager, Capital and Facilities

Description: 

Directly responsible for management of operational and capital construction projects in addition to supporting operational activities within the facilities department.
 

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Role Responsibilities:

• Directly manage operational and capital projects under the direction of the Director of Capital Projects
• Manage and participate in all aspects of the project delivery process including design development, procurement, construction administration, punch list, commissioning, and close out
• Coordinate with other Juilliard departments on their needs and provide updates and notification as required during the course of the work
• Read and interpret construction documentation including blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, submittals, Gantt charts, and other required documents
• Manage contractors and confirm their work is in accordance with approved designs and specifications
• Coordinate with vendors and Juilliard staff to review and update contracts in preparation for approval by the Director of Capital Projects
• Conduct project update meetings and circulate meeting minutes as required
• Develop project cost estimates and track the project budget ensuring on-budget completion
• Review and recommend any proposed change orders or field directives to the Director of Capital Projects for review and approval
• Manage the building furnishings budget including managing inventory, working with designers on layout plans, procurement of furniture items, monitoring the budget, and recommending invoices for approval
• Dispatch work orders as they are received, process work order reports, and complete other tasks in the work management system
• Work closely with the Director of Facilities Operations to monitor and manage service contracts
• Coordinate with Facilities Management staff to ensure projects are constructed in a manner that provides for optimal maintenance
• Coordinate with Facilities Management staff on commissioning and closeout of the project administering training from vendors on products and equipment
• Coordinate with the Expeditor, Special Inspections, Department of Buildings, FDNY, and other city agencies on required plan reviews, permitting, inspections, and other regulatory requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor’s degree-seeking in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities management, or related field
• Five years’ experience as a facilities or construction project manager
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products and ability to learn new programs quickly
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safely rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

 

Preferred Background:

• Five or more years’ experience as a facilities or construction project manager
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• An understanding of Building Information Modeling in context of facilities and construction management
• OSHA 30 training for construction
• Knowledge of how to use project management software such as:
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Microsoft Project
  • Procore Construction Management

 

*Please note that submission of a cover letter is a requirement of all applicants. 

 

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