Project Manager, Residential Construction

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Residential Construction group has the primary responsibility for overseeing the planning, design, and construction process for capital projects. Working in conjunction with the all the Columbia University Facilities departments including Construction Business Services and Communication, Finance and Administrations, Campus Operations, Real Estate and Public Safety, CPM and it’s subsidiary groups implement approximately $75M to $150M worth of construction projects annually and consists of a staff of planners, architects, engineers and project managers of varying background including construction management, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, and architecture.

The Residential Construction group is a business unit that oversees state of good repair and capital renovation and improvement projects for the University’s Graduate Residential Housing and Columbia Residential Housing portfolios.

Columbia University is currently seeking an experienced and well-rounded Project Manager to join its Residential Construction group at the Morningside Campus in Manhattan to oversee projects in the Columbia Residence Housing portfolio which is comprised of Graduate Student and Faculty housing.

Working with representatives from Columbia Residential, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating with all internal project stakeholders as well as external project participants including design consultants, contractors, and other required vendors to support the goals of the project. Incumbent should have strong design, construction, scheduling, and financial management skills. Experience in best practices and design specifications for high-quality residential projects in New York City is preferred. Procurement and contract management, budget and schedule management are a minimum requirement

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager of Residential Construction, the incumbent is responsible for managing the partial or complete renovation of apartments, suites and other residence units occupied by graduate students, staff and faculty. The list of projects may also include exterior façade and building infrastructure work, MEP systems and building sustainability projects. The applicant will act as the primary lead on all phases of assigned projects, from inception through closeout and will simultaneously manage a high volume of multiple projects ranging in cost from $25,000 to $15 MM.

Responsibilities

• Manages the scope, design, bidding, and closeout phases of assigned capital renovation and improvement projects
• Oversees the strategic planning and development of proposed capital construction, renovation, and improvement projects for the Columbia Residential Housing portfolio, including budget and schedule development
• Provides guidance and support to team members and staff in lower-level positions
• Maintains project records and controls, assesses project status, and prepares reports for relevant stakeholders and clients
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field
• Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the management of construction projects, including multiple years managing high-quality residential renovation projects in New York City (vacant and occupied) buildings. Four (4) additional years of construction experience may be substituted for the degree
• Must have excellent interpersonal communications (written and oral) and problem-solving skills
• Must be highly organized and motivated, capable of effectively prioritizing project-related tasks and goals, and capable of simultaneously managing a high volume of small to medium-sized projects across different jobsites
• Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of applicable building odes and regulations; building systems (mechanical/electrical/plumbing/envelope; as well as demonstrated proficiency in construction project management and delivery, including beneficial use of relevant industry tools and software (MS Project, AutoCad, etc)
• Must have the ability to work in a c client facing service environment and exercise discretion and judgement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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