Project Manager

Full job description
Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location:

OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT
Bargaining Unit:

No

CUNY has embarked on a multi-billion dollar and multi-year capital design and construction program at its 25 campuses. The Project Manager (PM) - Design, Construction, and Management, as a member of the project management team in the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), plays a vital role in successfully implementing this program. The PM is primarily responsible for implementing capitally funded construction projects, including the design and construction of new buildings, renovation projects, infrastructure projects, energy performance projects, repair projects, and capital maintenance projects at CUNY campuses.

Exercising independent initiative and judgment and working under the general direction of the Assistant Director (AD), the PM has wide latitude in implementing their assigned capital projects. The PM works collaboratively with numerous stakeholders, including college, university, governmental, and regulatory agency representatives, as well as consultant and construction teams, to successfully manage the projects to provide quality facilities, on time and on budget, that serve CUNY students, faculty, and staff.

Be in control of all projects under your responsibility and lead and drive completion on time and on budget

Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, develop conceptual plans and budgets for facilities projects to support the fiscal decision-making process

Develop best practices for project execution and management

Develop and maintain project budgets

Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes

Plan, organize, manage, and participate in the selection process of architectural/engineering consultants, construction managers, and contractors

Participate in the consideration of and recommend consultant fees

Prepare cost estimates and schedules for all capital projects, such as new construction, rehabilitation, infrastructure, energy performance, remodeling, Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing, Fire Protection, or repair projects

In coordination with the Assistant Director, ensure and supervise the preparation of construction documents and compliance to project program and budget for all projects; oversee the work of consultants, construction managers, and contractors

Assemble bid documents and ensure an adequate bidding process