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Onondaga Community College · 4 months ago

Senior Project Manager - Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $97K/yr

4+ years exp

Onondaga Community College is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee advanced construction project management services. The role involves leading campus facilities projects, ensuring compliance with building codes, managing project risks, and maintaining project documentation throughout the construction process.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Acts as principal project manager for complex renovation projects involving a variety of trades and multiple coordination needs from project initiation, through design, construction, to completion and building recommissioning using accepted project management methodologies

Proactively manages project risks that could impact timely and affordable construction/renovation project completion and take action to mitigate or avoid them

Oversees architectural/engineering services relating to new construction as well as remodeling and renovation of existing facilities

Works with campus "clients" to define project scope, design criteria, budget limitations, and other considerations

Develops estimates, prepares specifications, and provides drawings and documentation

Assures compliance with federal, state, and local building and related codes

Provides schedules, posts notices, and arranges for work group access

Develops material lists, obtains quotes, secures bids, drafts purchase requisitions and contracts

Reviews contractors' submittals, conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and communicates with clients, contractors, consultants, campus construction staff, and the campus community about the impact and progress of projects

Approves change orders and coordinates the various phases of construction and remodeling and renovation projects

Monitors project budgets and expenditures and maintains project records

Inspects all ongoing and completed work to ensure project details are completed as planned

Authorizes payment for services and closes out projects

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction managementBlueprint readingProject managementAutoCADProject management softwareBilingualCommunicationProblem solvingTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, or related field and four (4) years of facilities project management experience; OR an associate degree in a related field with eight (8) years of experience in facilities, architecture and/or construction management or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted

Demonstrated experience with and skill in current technology related to running design & construction projects

Demonstrated ability and experience in reading and understanding blueprints, drawings and specifications

Ability to work independently with little supervision or guidance

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and to work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected delays

Demonstrated ability to coordinate several major activities concurrently while analyzing and resolving specific problems

Skill in project management monitoring; in addressing changes in scope and budget and monitoring the schedule of the project

Demonstrated ability to manage project activities; establish project goals and objectives; exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; identify project risks and gaps

Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare reports; communicate effectively with and supervise the work of contractors