Facilities Project Manager | Connecticut College
Location
New London, CT | United States
Job description
The Facilities Project Manager, under the direction of the Executive Director of Facilities Management and Campus Planning manages, directs and coordinates all aspects of the project life cycle of multiple and simultaneous College projects to include projects for campus facilities and grounds, software implementations, hardware upgrades, sustainability projects, etc. Provide professional facility planning for all facility projects using knowledge of present and proposed educational activities, standards for land density utilization, construction techniques, and construction quality and costs. Plan and execute approved maintenance, repair, alteration and improvement projects including pre-design conceptual/schematic design, preliminary design, design development and final design. The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of all project requirements including but not limited to: scope, schedule, procurement, budget, construction management, communication, and contract administration.
- Develop preliminary scope and cost estimate for all projects on the College Facility Project listing
- Develop scope of services for architectural, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and other professional planning and design services; develop contracts for services and review final bid specifications; prepare contract changes as necessary and conduct final inspection
- Develop and manage RFI and RFP processes
- Coordinate the process for the selection of Architect/Engineering firms for planning and design, providing professional expertise in the selection process
- Ensure all work processes comply with OSHA requirements/regulations and College policies and procedures; coordinate review of College projects with local, state, and federal agencies as necessary
- Administer architect/engineer consultant contracts; in conjunction with the associate director resolve problems and disputes; ensure timely project completions; control costs
- Provide input and review project program requirements prior to commencing the design
- Prepare scope of services for surveys and subsurface site investigation and ensure locations of facilities are in conformance with the Campus Master Plan
- Design and execute approved maintenance, repair, alteration and improvement projects including pre-design conceptual/schematic design, preliminary design, design development and final design to include site investigation, program development, design criteria, alternative development, environmental analysis, cost estimates, economic analysis, detailed layouts and floor plans, material and equipment selection and detailed drawing and specifications.
- Ensure all legal requirements, building and safety codes, safety inspections, city guidelines, and local and state regulations are met
- Prepare special studies as necessary
- Procure furniture and other outfitting for new or renovated facilities per project program requirements and College processes
- Coordinate design and construction with the campus community; plan and implement communications to the College community
- Required to be available outside of the College’s normal administrative office hours.
- Associate degree in construction management or architectural, mechanical or electrical engineering or other related discipline and 3-5 years experience in construction/project management required
- Certification in: Facilities Management Professional ( FMP ), Project Management Professional ( PMP ), Certified Construction Manager ( CCM ), Certified Professional Constructor ( CPC ), Certified Facilities Manager ( CFM ), or closely related certification, or equivalent and relevant progressive experience in facilities, construction/project management (5+ years preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of computer aided drafting and Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of OSHA and other applicable federal, state and local laws
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of utility system operation, construction and maintenance
- Knowledge of management practices and principles
- Able to lead and teach others
- Well-organized, able to work under pressure
- Ability to interact well with a variety of people from all areas of the college and community
- High integrity needed to handle confidential information
About Connecticut College
Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut with a total undergraduate enrollment of over 1,700 students.
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