Senior Project Manager - Fordham University : Job Details

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, the Senior Project Manager will lead and oversee a variety of building alterations, renovations, and new construction throughout the entire facility for all University facilities and buildings in addition to providing guidance and training to Assistant Project Managers.This position requires travel to all University campuses as needed.

Essential Functions

Manages and sets up initial project schedules and cost estimates in Procore.

Prepares initial team-based “Portfolio” Procore webpages for weekly senior project review meetings.

Writes and issues design and construction RFPs in collaboration with project team members.

Formally requests quotes through Procore linked to a project and a fund account.

Prepares commitments for execution, confirming master agreements and funding statuses.

Assumes overall management of projects from inception to final turnover to end-users and operations.

Meets and discusses with colleagues any project administration process improvements in all phases of development.

Attends on-campus project team meetings as appropriate to establish, execute, and monitor any given project's acquisition plan.

Essential Functions Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Develops bid forms based on construction documents and logistics; Analyses contractor bids and generates leveling sheets to ensure complete proposals.

Analyses initial construction schedule to ensure completion within the University timeline. Conducts continuous reviews of contractor construction schedules to monitor progress.

Assists in preparing construction financials.

Reviews milestone drawings for inclusion of appropriate scope, University requirements and standards, and adherence to project budget limits.

Coordinates with Operations for maintenance feasibility, integration with existing equipment, and utility shut-offs.

Reviews change orders for scope accuracy and reasonable/fair pricing.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management of both interior and ground-up construction and general construction.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore.

Demonstrated knowledge of agency processes, including permitting, inspections, signoffs, TCO, CofO, etc.

Extensive experience in the construction bidding process.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Good sense of office decorum and workflows.

Creative problem-solver.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary: $125,000Maximum Starting Salary: $135,000Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number: A755PNumber of Vacancies: 1Start Date: ASAPPosting Date: 02/04/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work EnvironmentPhysical Activity

Sitting: Seldom

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing): Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking: Often

Standing: Often

Walking: Often

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching, Crawling: Often

Climbing stairs: Often

Climbing ladders: Often

Reaching overhead: Often

Pulling, pushing: Often

Shoveling: Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds: Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds: Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds: Not Required

Work Environment

Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or architecture?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management of both interior and ground-up construction and general construction?
  • Yes
  • No

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