Job Information
St. John Fisher College Project Manager for Capital Construction and Planning in Rochester, New York
Overview:
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities:
St. John Fisher University seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and engaging Project Manager for Capital Construction and Planning to join the Facilities Department. The Project Manager for Capital Construction and Planning will be responsible to identify and establish new and re-occurring campus project needs by working with the campus community, Director of Capital Projects, Director of Facilities, and St. John Fisher University Administration to prioritize the established project needs and incorporate them into St. John Fisher University Master capital plan.
Manage day to day construction duties from initial concept to construction implementation
Identify and establish new and re-occurring campus project needs by working with the campus community, Director of Capital Planning, Director of Facilities, and St. John Fisher University Administration to prioritize the established project needs and incorporate them into project schedule
Participate in scoping and design with campus staff, design consultants, and other agencies
Work in a cross-functional capacity with the planning department to support the project delivery process ( PDP )
Solicit and oversee the selection process of A/E firms, consultants and contractors in a manner that delivers high quality, fiscally responsible solutions.
Oversee the preparation of contract documents by A/E firms and associated AIA Contracts
Development of RFP , solicitation of contractor(s), bid package documentation, contractor walk through, complete detailed timeline, and project cost submission for internal approvals and/or submission to the University
Assist and perform daily inspections of construction in progress, as well as coordinating and integration with ongoing college activities
Input daily reports and logs following inspections, identify possible concerns and issues with the team, and recommend change order needs, design modifications, and punch list preparations upon project completion
Track construction project financials to maintain projects within budget
Oversee all aspects of capital project management, including scoping, design, procurement, coordination, and closeout of campus projects
Maintain and organize project documents for all projects
Provides guidance to staff ensuring that projects are executed by focusing on the following principles: cost effectiveness, quality, safety, code compliance, department procedures, and schedule, while meeting program requirements
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate ideas, provide direction, inspire collaboration, develop, and mentor and train skilled professionals
Education / Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in construction management, facilities management, architecture, engineering, and 7 years of demonstrated coordination and management of teams, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experiences; or associate’s degree in building construction, or related field and 10 years professional work experience managing projects with at least 5 yrs. of commercial construction.
Competencies / Skills:
The candidate must have keen attention to detail, high quality inspection aptitude, strong organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate understanding of software applications, such as Microsoft Office package, AutoCAD, Adobe, etc.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of construction, engineering, and architecture , and the ability to learn and understand capital projects management
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, diagrams, sketches, specifications, and written instructions
Demonstrated management experience in project management, procurement, contract negotiation, submittals, Change Orders, bookkeeping, and other administrative tasks
High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
Work Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).