Capital Projects, Sr Project Manager

Department:

Capital Projects and Construction

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

Cover letter AND resume required with application.
Reporting to the assistant vice president for capital projects, the senior project manager is responsible for the planning and management of the design and construction process for highly complex capital projects above $20M, as assigned.
The senior project manager, as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborates with department and campus colleagues, as well as consultants to execute planning, design, and construction.
This position does not directly supervise other employees but may oversee the work of project managers and an assistant project manager for some projects.
This position is expected to provide contract management/oversight of contractors and consultants to ensure the project is completed to program needs, on schedule, and within budget.
We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the AVP for capital projects in the management of complex capital projects
Manage and coordinate the planning, programming, design, and construction for new facilities or renovation projects at a high level of complexity, including all site and landscape work, site utilities and building systems (architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, etc.) as necessary to the project; projects may include civil engineering, landscape/environmental initiatives, buildings, and building systems scopes of work
Prepare or work with consultants to develop feasibility and other studies to determine viability, alternatives, and establish project costs for potential new initiatives
Coordinate with all project stakeholders, including facilities and other campus departments, senior staff, design teams, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to ensure work successfully integrates project and campus needs
Develop and maintain the project budget, cost estimates, and schedules; ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Manage and coordinate the LEED/SITES and other sustainability documentation processes and regulatory and planning board reviews as required
Prepare sketches or drawings to use as planning tools or to illustrate technical problems and their solutions
Oversee review of design documents to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, College standards, project scope and programmatic requirements.
Ensure that contracts, insurance billing, and other budget and legal documentation is completed and processed appropriately for each project
Perform additional duties as assigned; responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
QUALIFICATIONS:


Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience; advanced coursework in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field desired
Minimum of seven (7) years practical experience managing complex capital design and construction projects with budgets of $20 million or greater; ten (10+) or more years of experience preferred
Owner's representative experience
Communications skills with Executive Leadership to end user
Licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Maine is preferred
LEED AP and/or SITES experience desired
Prior experience with complex projects specifically sciences, lab, or hospital is preferred.
A broad understanding of design disciplines including civil, landscape, environmental, architectural, structural, MEP, and fire protection as well as space planning and the integration of architectural and engineering disciplines
Excellent organizational skills, problem solving capabilities, ability to balance multiple work and schedule priorities, and negotiation skills to lead projects to completion on time and within budget
Ability to work independently and effectively coordinate with consultants, peers, and leadership to manage projects; this includes schedule and budget management, meeting deadlines, and ensuring code compliance/quality work
Working knowledge of federal, State of Maine, and local building and environmental codes, regulations, safety requirements, and ability to present and obtain approvals from local, state, and federal authorities
Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with members of a diverse campus community in the planning and execution of projects
High level of competence with word processing, spreadsheets, and analytical software is required
Database software, Adobe Acrobat, Procore and AutoCAD or Revit knowledge is desired

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

This position has significant interaction with faculty, staff, peers, outside constituencies including the design team, contractors and consultants, and the Facilities Services Department.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.
Position involves some sitting, although frequent movement and moderate physical efforts may be required i.e., walking, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, and lifting.
Computer usage involving repetitive hand and wrist motion is also necessary.
General outdoor and indoor campus environment.
The normal schedule is Monday through Friday during College office hours.
Additional evening and weekend hours are required as workload and emergencies dictate.
TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "" button on the Colby College website.
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.