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Colliers Engineering & Design · 1 day ago

K-12/Higher Education Project Manager-Owners Rep

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking dynamic and driven individuals to join their team in Madison, CT. The role involves leading and managing large scale construction projects, building client relationships, and ensuring project goals are met within financial and schedule parameters.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish – on time and on budget
Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to come up with innovative ideas and solutions
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including the architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics
Manage the process and ensure the clients' goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders. Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress as well as negotiating claims and change orders
Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others, as well as review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering and constructability
Develop project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc. and review documents prepared by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes
Oversee and manage staff with respect to deliverables, performance, and project commitments

Qualification

Construction MethodologiesClient RelationsProject ManagementBuilding CodesFinancial ManagementPermittingZoning LawsDesign Process KnowledgeFF&E Process KnowledgeTask ManagementEnthusiasm for ProjectsProfessional DesignationsEnglish ProficiencyTeam Management

Required

Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws
Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation
Demonstrated knowledge of the client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process
Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables
Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

Preferred

A Bachelor's degree preferably in architecture, construction management, or related field
5-10 years of experience with an architectural or engineering bachelor degree highly preferred, but we will also entertain candidates with construction management degrees (or similar)
Prior experience with K-12 schools and/or Higher Education in CT preferred
Professionally recognized designations are considered a strong asset

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
A company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
Employee referral and professional license bonuses
Reimbursement for education
A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women's Organization
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

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Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

H1B Sponsorship

Colliers Engineering & Design has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kevin L. Haney, P.E.
President & CEO
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Dave Tingley
Chief Financial Officer
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