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Cranbrook Educational Community · 2 days ago

Project Manager II

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. The Project Manager II will act as Owner’s Representative, managing new construction, renovation, and restoration projects for the campus, ensuring compliance with contracts and building codes while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning of projects by defining scope which effectively fulfills program needs, establishes budgets and schedules

Coordinates the work of designers, architects, engineers, and other appropriate consultants to ensure the completeness of construction plans and specifications

Assists in selecting and retaining construction management firms, general contractors and trades. Duties may include pre-qualifying, developing bidder lists for assigned projects, analyzing bids and awarding of contract

Performs administrative functions including management of the Owner's contract(s), communication of issues and coordination of activities with outside professionals and appropriate Cranbrook representatives and groups

Coordinates construction activities, tracks and monitors construction in progress through site supervision, facilitates dispute resolution, and otherwise ensures maintenance of the project schedule

Coordinates with Physical Plant and Management personnel, and Faculty, as required relative to construction activities

Interacts with Information Technology and Security Departments to ensure compliance of systems for new and existing buildings

Conducts fire inspections with the local Fire Marshal

Administers project completion activities including punch list completion, completion of "as-built" drawings and submission of maintenance and operations manuals and warranties

Coordinates with Archives to understand, maintain and uphold historical integrity of planned activities and provides all required completion documentation

Qualification

Construction ManagementProject ManagementArchitectural KnowledgeEngineering TerminologyHistorical RenovationCost EstimatingBuilding CodesCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor degree in architecture, construction management or mechanical engineering required; engineering experience desirable. An equivalent combination of experience and education that meets the minimum requirements may be substituted

Requires working knowledge of architectural and engineering terminology, construction means and methods, building codes, asbestos abatement processes, cost estimating, manpower operations and contractual procedures

Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate project directives, write reports and business correspondence. Ability to prepare and interpret architectural drawings and technical specifications

Experience in renovation of historical structures required

Four years professional commercial/institutional project management experience required

Candidates must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time and work outside, often in extreme weather conditions. Ability to climb, stoop, kneel and crouch in the supervision and inspection of work

Requires a valid Michigan driver's license with satisfactory driving record