Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 1 hour ago
Project Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of the University’s Capital investments. This role involves managing various capital projects ranging from residential to clinical, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate a cross-functional matrix of Owner vendors and University stakeholders for the facilitation of project scope; to include but not limited to: architects, consultants, engineers, contractors, EH&S, IT, Security, Project Sponsors, Administration, Compliance, Facility Operations, Public Safety, Custodial, and Space Planning
Manage project and program financial responsibilities; to include but not limited to: estimates, budgets, forecasting and controls, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, change orders and closeout; and work closely with the Finance team for the sound accuracy of accounting treatments
Engage facility occupants in the planning of work that may affect their work and provide for the proactive planning to minimize disruption while serving as a point-of-contact to the occupants delivering impeccable service, accessibility, and response
Overall management of design, bid, constructions and closeout phases of assigned capital renovations and improvement projects
Act as a technical advisor to the client
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management or other industry-related degree or equivalent in education and experience
Four years of related experience in the management of design and construction projects or equivalent in education and experience
Life Science, Pharmaceutical and/or Clinical construction experience
Comfortable when working to tight deadlines, and able to turn work around within a short time span where demands are liable to change at short notice
Ability to search for non-obvious solutions when others may be inclined to settle for the path of least resistance
Excellent social skills, able to operate with diplomacy, tact, and empathy
Experience working with Auto Cad, and other construction management software
Exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project Management systems (i.e. Prima Vera; Microsoft Project)
Comfortable working autonomously and across multiple tasks
Ability to think and act proactively
Preferred
Five years of Project Management experience as Owner, Owner's Representative or Construction Manager
Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, and Architecture and/or related Certifications highly desirable
OSHA
LEED AP
CCM or PMP certificate
Background in managing the development of research laboratories, building infrastructure, and education facilities in excess of $12,000,000 is highly preferred
Experience with engineered systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, controls, commissioning, and other infrastructure
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
10001+ employees
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