Project Manager at Colby College in Benton, Maine

Job Description:

Job Description
Department:Capital Projects and ConstructionPay Rate Type:SalaryEmployee Type:Job Summary:Reporting to the assistant vice president for capital projects, the project manager is responsible for planning and management of the design and construction process for capital improvements. The project manager is an integral member of a structured capital projects team, which collaborates to execute capital improvements of various size and complexity for the campus. This position does not directly supervise other employees but may potentially oversee and/or closely coordinate work with other project managers on the team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion. Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned. .

Responsibilities:

• Support assistant vice president of capital projects in the design and construction management of capital facilities


• Manage and coordinate the planning, programming, and complete design process of a capital projects


• Ensure the projects are completed on time and within budget


• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all project stakeholders including but not limited to facilities and other campus departments, senior staff, design teams, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to ensure the projects successfully integrate project and campus needs


• Review design documents to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, college standards, project scope, and programmatic requirements


• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules


• Ensure that contracts, insurance billing and other budget and legal documentation are completed and processed appropriately


• Manage and coordinate the LEED and SITES documentation processes, and regulatory and planning board reviews, as required, for each project


• Prepare sketches or drawings to use as planning tools or to illustrate technical problems and their solutions


• Manage the design and construction of new construction and renovation/repair projects, as needed


• May prepare feasibility and other special studies to determine viability of potential campus projects or establish costs

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience; advanced coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field a plus


• Licensure as a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer with LEED AP is desired


• Three to five years practical experience managing complex capital design and construction projects with budgets in excess of $10 million


• Ability to work independently and coordinate with peers and leadership to effectively manage projects; this includes meeting deadlines, ensuring code compliance/quality work, and effectively managing financial resources


• A broad understanding of all design disciplines, including civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and fire protection as well as space planning and their integration in design and construction


• Working knowledge of federal, state of Maine, and local building codes and ability to present and obtain approval from local, state, and federal authorities


• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and sustainable design and construction of facilities, landscape, and site


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety requirements and ensure third party contractors/vendors meet these requirements while working on campus


• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with members of a diverse campus community in the planning and execution of projects


• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving capabilities, and negotiation skills to lead projects to completion on time and within budget


• Competence with word processing and spreadsheets


• Database software and AutoCAD or Revit knowledge is desired


• Strong ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to employee data, documents, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and past employees with regard to the same.

  
  


• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.


• There may be occurrences of employees, past employees, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.


• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.


• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.


• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions.


• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.


• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasks as well.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application.