Project Manager - JK Executive Strategies, LLC : Job Details

Project Manager

Buffalo, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with the top public university in Buffalo, NY in search of a Project Manager to join its team!

Why apply? Working here comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

Embark on an exciting career journey with a vibrant and growing University Facilities Design and Construction Department. We are actively seeking a forward-thinking and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our dynamic internal team. As a Project Management professional, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of multiple major construction projects, all while upholding the University's overarching mission.

In this influential position, you will report directly to the Manager of Construction Delivery, receiving assignments from the Assistant Director and occasionally from the Director or Assistant Vice President of Facilities. Enjoy a high degree of autonomy, empowered by mutually determined priorities and objectives set by your supervisor. Demonstrate your expertise through substantial independent judgment and initiative, contributing to the successful realization of our ambitious projects.

Beyond the professional rewards, this role offers more than a job – it's an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us in shaping the future of our esteemed institution while honing your project management skills and contributing to the dynamic growth of our University Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize excellent interpersonal skills for client advisory, expertise alignment, external agency collaboration, design contribution, and team leadership.
• Track project budgets and schedules using Maximo software, identifying issues and proposing mitigating tactics.
• Collaborate with University Procurement for bid processing, contract awarding, cost estimation, material ordering, and project changes.
• Work closely with senior leadership, contributing to project prioritization, staffing forecasts, and funding assessments.
• Analyze past practices for continuous improvement and serve as a subject matter expert within University Facilities.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, including departmental leadership, researchers, faculty, athletes, students, SUNY leadership, and local municipalities.
• Provide systems analysis and project solutions within predetermined budgets and schedules, educating clients on project processes.
• Coordinate planning, design, construction, and documentation activities for facilities.
• Report to the Manager of Construction Delivery, with occasional assignments from the Assistant Director or higher-level executives.
• Maintain frequent contact with academic and administrative department customers, addressing building conditions, space utilization, financials, and priorities.
• Collaborate with Campus Planning, Facilities Design & Construction, outside consultants, and contractors for project scopes and completion.
• Interact with customers to define scope boundaries, resolve design considerations, and negotiate project issues.
• Provide final construction documents, engage with the design team during the design process, and ensure seamless project occupation transitions.
• Supervise staff, review and manage project documentation, and meet financial objectives through forecasting and budget preparation.
• Manage project schedules using Maximo Scheduler, review change orders, and prepare monthly project reports.
• Follow State, SUNY, and University policies and procedures, and assist in project bidding to contractors.
• Review contractor requests for payments, assess accuracy, and approve amounts for invoices.
• Prepare contracts, assist in preconstruction activities, and negotiate change orders and claims.
• Contribute to project prioritization, workforce planning, and efficiency improvements within the department.
• Resolve problems, complete inspections, and serve as a resource to University Facilities peers and the larger institution.
• Participate in committees and groups as needed for expertise, uphold environmentally conscious practices, and understand the total-cost-ownership approach to project decision-making and facilities stewardship.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction
• Management or related field with 3 years of experience in project management. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 7 years of experience in project management.
• Demonstration of ability to write and manage project schedules and budgets from inception to completion preferred.
• Supervisory experience recommended.
• Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired including laboratory, and/or SUCF capital improvement projects.
• New York State registration in architecture or engineering ideal. Certification as PMP, NYCCEO, and/or LEED or equivalent considered.

Salary Range

$98K- 103K

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.