Fordham University · 5 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition. The Senior Project Manager will lead and oversee a variety of building alterations, renovations, and new construction throughout the entire facility for all university facilities and buildings, while providing guidance and training to Assistant Project Managers.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Sets up initial project schedules and cost estimates in Procore
Prepares initial team-based “Portfolio” Procore webpages for weekly senior project review meetings
Writes and issues design and construction RFPs in collaboration with project team members
Formally requests quotes through Procore linked to a project and a fund account
Prepares commitments for execution, confirming master agreements and funding statuses
Assumes overall management of projects from inception to final turnover to end-users and operations
Meets and discusses with colleagues any project administration process improvements in all phases of development
Attends on-campus project team meetings as appropriate to establish, execute and monitor any given project’s acquisition plan
Develops bid forms based on construction documents and logistics; Analyses contractor bids and generates leveling sheets to ensure complete proposals
Analyses initial construction schedule to ensure completion within the University timeline
Conducts continuous reviews of contractor construction schedules to monitor progress
Assists in preparing construction financials
Reviews milestone drawings for inclusion of appropriate scope, University requirements and standards, adherence to project budget limits
Coordinates with Operations for maintenance feasibility, integration with existing equipment, and utility shut-offs
Reviews change orders for scope accuracy and reasonable/fair pricing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a quantitative field such as Science or Mathematics
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management of both interior and ground-up construction and general construction
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore
Demonstrated knowledge of agency processes including permitting, inspections, signoffs, TCO, CofO, etc
Extensive experience in construction bidding process
Strong communication and organizational skills
Good sense of office decorum and workflows
Creative problem-solver
Preferred
Eight (8) years in project management experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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