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Portland, Oregon, Job Title Senior Property Manager Job Description Summary Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationships Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ⢠Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business ⢠Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow and property management strategy ⢠Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals ⢠Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process ⢠Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds ⢠Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Property Manager to ensure efficient use of cash ⢠Oversee preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement ⢠Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead ⢠Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting ⢠Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction ⢠Perform regular property inspections with staff ⢠Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contract and invoices ⢠Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Customer Focus 3. Problem Solving/Analysis 4. Leadership Skills 5. Teamwork Orientation 6. Time Management Skills 7. Financial Acumen IMPORTANT EDUCATION ⢠Bachelorâ™s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE ⢠5+ years of real estate property management or related experience ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS ⢠CPM, RPA, or CSM designation ⢠Possess real estate license ⢠Strong knowledge of finance and building operations ⢠Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates ⢠Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors ⢠Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language ⢠Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. AAP/EEO STATEMENT C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. OTHER DUTIES This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Nashville, Tennessee, Job Title Project Manager, Project and Development Services Job Description Summary Responsible to manage the design, development, and implementation of Project & Development Services on behalf of the client, using established processes, experience, and expertise. Job Description Job Description Responsibilities Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all project deliverables as committed Ensure project definition documents are prepared and maintained Publish project plans and schedules as needed Ensure the schedules of the various constituencies involved are coordinated, and the multiple sub-project plans are consolidated into one master project schedule for project tracking Track project timelines and costs Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope Identification and resolution of issues Prepare, publish and communicate project status, including input into the designated tracking systems Advise corporate management on all perceived risks to the successful completion of the project, and obtain decisions and approval from management on changes to project scope, design, schedule and cost Coordinate project team meetings Coordinate and track dependencies for the successful completion of the project Facilitate dispute resolution Ensure that appropriate communication occurs regarding all user meetings and consultations with the customer Communicate regularly with internal and external customers as appropriate in order to ensure the delivery of high quality service and system support Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline 5+ years of relevant work experience Or any similar combination of education and experience Certification in PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA preferred PMP certification or ability to pursue Ability to prepare and track overall project budgets and schedules Experience leading and managing numerous facets of multiple projects simultaneously Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts Strong working knowledge of Project Management software (MS Project, NIKU) Accounting, IT and/or real estate industry knowledge and accounting/real estate software applications experience ideal Demonstrated customer/vendor relationship building experience Excellent verbal/written communication skills Strong organizational skills Willing/able to travel Self-motivated and deadline driven Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative⋠Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Cary, North Carolina, Job Title Senior Property Manager Job Description Summary Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationships Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ⢠Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business ⢠Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow and property management strategy ⢠Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals ⢠Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process ⢠Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds ⢠Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Property Manager to ensure efficient use of cash ⢠Oversee preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement ⢠Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead ⢠Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting ⢠Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction ⢠Perform regular property inspections with staff ⢠Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contract and invoices ⢠Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Customer Focus 3. Problem Solving/Analysis 4. Leadership Skills 5. Teamwork Orientation 6. Time Management Skills 7. Financial Acumen IMPORTANT EDUCATION ⢠Bachelorâ™s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE ⢠5+ years of real estate property management or related experience ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS ⢠CPM, RPA, or CSM designation ⢠Possess real estate license ⢠Strong knowledge of finance and building operations ⢠Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates ⢠Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors ⢠Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language ⢠Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. AAP/EEO STATEMENT C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. OTHER DUTIES This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Southfield, Michigan, Job Title Project Manager Job Description Summary The Project Manager is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning and construction of real estate facilities projects, with accountability for accomplishing all project goals and objectives. Project aspects may include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and architectural applications; the associated administrative and budgetary control responsibilities; the planning, organizing, coordination of resources; and full control and execution of the project to the fulfillment of client expectations. Job Description Essential Job Duties : Management of project deliverables, including developing scope of work, scheduling project reports, managing the development of drawings for clients and property/facility management team, designing and development and constructions phases for assigned project. Proactively manages project-related issues on an account or assigned project, as necessary. Ensure success in initiation, planning, execution, and completion of all projects against agreed upon targets. Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards for work performance along with maintaining accurate and consistent electronic files. Prepare agendas and meeting materials, lead meetings, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met. Advise and obtain necessary approvals from management of potential organizational changes, actions requiring additional commitments and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget. Coordinate and track all vendor RFQâ™s and RFPâ™s. Review all change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client, all project financial information and management of services to clients as requested. Responsible for keeping building management apprised of progress at all times. Education/Experience/Training : Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field. 5+ years of related experience. Solid project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business. Experience in client relations, client management and consulting. Autonomously able to manage a complete project from onset through completion. Read and understand construction specifications and blueprints. Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings. Prepare and track master project budgets. Highly organized with the ability to identify and manage multiple priorities at once. Understanding of technical requirements for various project types. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong problem-solving skills Provides guidance to junior staff Experience with analysis and reporting Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Charlotte, North Carolina, Job Title General Manager Job Description Summary Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationships Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ⢠Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business ⢠Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow and property management strategy ⢠Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals ⢠Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process ⢠Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds ⢠Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Property Manager to ensure efficient use of cash ⢠Oversee preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement ⢠Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead ⢠Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting ⢠Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction ⢠Perform regular property inspections with staff ⢠Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contract and invoices ⢠Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Customer Focus 3. Problem Solving/Analysis 4. Leadership Skills 5. Teamwork Orientation 6. Time Management Skills 7. Financial Acumen IMPORTANT EDUCATION ⢠Bachelorâ™s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE ⢠5+ years of real estate property management or related experience ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS ⢠CPM, RPA, or CSM designation ⢠Possess real estate license ⢠Strong knowledge of finance and building operations ⢠Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates ⢠Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors ⢠Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language ⢠Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. AAP/EEO STATEMENT C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. OTHER DUTIES This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Princeton, New Jersey, Facilities/Construction Manager US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2024-19823 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant Overview We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable, and skilled Facilities Manager for the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University. The Facilities Manager for the Department is responsible for all space-related tasks, including but not limited to moves, construction and renovation, and infrastructure, under the direction of department leadership. Responsibilities Space and Project Management Proactively address maintenance of departmental buildings and spaces: Lewis Thomas Lab, Moffett Lab and Schultz Laboratory Submit tickets for, and track progress on, maintenance and renovation projects Prepare laboratory space for new faculty by refreshing existing space or requesting the Office of Capital Projects (OCP) to design new spaces; supervise vendors and budgets for non-OCP projects Coordinate with internal departments and outside contractors to provide departmental building knowledge for projects and ensure minimal interference for building occupants Supervision Supervise three employees: Assistant Facilities Manager â“ Responsible for building access, equipment-related issues, and work orders to central shops and Special Facilities and Maintenance. Provides back-up to Loading Dock attendants. Departmental Loading dock attendants (2 employees) - Handle all incoming and outgoing freight, mail, gases, deliveries to laboratories, and furniture moves for department needs and events. Environmental Health and Safety Primary liaison with University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for the Department. Create standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including handling of animals, chemicals/hazardous materials, personal protective equipment and fire codes as instructed by university safety committees Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 10+ Years Experience Facilities management experience. Construction/renovation project management experience. Excellent understanding of facilities issues, such as HVAC, carpentry, electric, and plumbing Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Demonstrated team building skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to balance a broad range of work activities. Superior communication skills. Solid computer skills (PC). Ability to adapt to external project impacts. Ability to lift forty pounds several times per week. Stand or walk for 4-6 hours per day. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PI255243703
Princeton, New Jersey, Capital Project Scheduler, Facilities Construction US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2024-19111 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant Overview The Capital Project Scheduler (CPS) will provide technical expertise and substantial construction industry experience in all matters related to the practical, accurate construct of large capital project construction CPM schedules. The capital project scheduler will also be responsible for the development and implementation of best-in-class technical analysis processes that provide department managers critical insight and reporting that highlights schedule logic, work progress, variances, stacking of trade work, and clear identification of potential risks and subsequent risk mitigation planning. Reporting to the Associate Director, Project Controls within the Office of Capital Projects (OCP), the capital project scheduler will oversee a Project Associate who maintains the OCP Oracle P6 EPPM cloud scheduling platform which serves as the centralized environment for third party Contractors and University staff to develop and consume schedule files and P6 templated reports. The Facilities organization has long hosted a centralized P6 scheduling environment that is used for the creation of preliminary pre-construction capital planning schedules as well as monthly progress construction updates. It is in this, cloud P6 environment, where third party contractors develop and maintain project CPM schedules. The CPS will, in ways exemplified below, work closely with the Project Associate to refine and enhance the P6 platformâ™s: Organizational structure (OBS, EPS, WBS). Project templates Code structures (Project, Activity) Schedule quality analysis Templated reports (Variance, Critical Path, Stakeholder focused, Resource distribution). Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities: Serve as industry leading expertise in the Oracle P6 EPPM scheduling environment and provide expert level CPM schedule analysis and reporting across the project portfolio. Build preliminary/conceptual schedules inclusive of activities, logic, durations and based on assumptions developed through working with OCP project teams Engage directly and routinely with third party contractorâ™s scheduling representatives to ensure best-in-class P6 scheduling techniques and protocols are being utilized. Provide comprehensive (technical and qualitative) review third-party contractorsâ™ schedules for all aspects of accuracy, including completeness of representation of work activities, logic, duration, and provide assessment to OCP project teams, in particular with respect to contractorsâ™ schedules used for basis of contract agreements (e.g. Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements). Provide experienced leadership and analytical support to project teams for all project schedules related specifically to schedule health, reasonability of assumptions, change management and risk mitigation. Review and correlate in-situ work to project schedule status for confirming accuracy of monthly project schedule updates provided by third-party contractors, as well as provide reporting and guidance to project teams for ensuring accuracy of monthly project schedules compared to work in place. Maintain an accurate and detailed awareness of project statuses across the entire portfolio. Provide timely, clear, and accurate reports and commentary to the ADPC that describes current statuses, floats paths, risk severity, delay mitigation measures and an informed narrative as to likely outcomes; ability to recognize concerns with monthly schedule reporting provided by third-party contractors. Maintain the P6 database as a single source of schedule truth as it relates to project and collaborate closely with stakeholders/audiences who benefit for consuming schedule information. Facilitate schedule review meetings and workshops to communicate schedule status, discuss issues, and drive resolution of scheduling conflicts; ability engage with all project team members (both external and internal) in order to review and assess âœproject healthâ from design/construction administration, construction, project management viewpoints. Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track. Ensure the timely distribution of a variety of monthly reports targeted at internal administrative audiences. Actively solicit participation from other stakeholders who would benefit from expanded use of the P6 data and reporting. Find opportunities for data integration with other stakeholdersâ™ systems. Provide effective, strategic training and developmental support for OCP staff, including both project management and construction management staff, and as required for career advancement of the Project Associate role. Expand a network of P6 scheduling vendors and consultants that might be used on University projects. Provide guidance and mentorship to the Project Associate on best practices, techniques, and tools for effective schedule management. Other duties: Function as the Departmentâ™s representative on committees and task forces of the University, external regulatory agencies, and other organizations in all matters related to the status of projects and their critical relationships. Develop and maintain training materials and make effective presentations to groups with disparate levels of technical knowledge of design and construction. May serve on various University committees. Identifies elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. During onsite inspections, may perform examinations of installed products. Qualifications This position will bring in depth industry project scheduling experience and insightful context to bear through direct engagements with university project managers, A&E firms, and the third-party Contractors that are responsible for the detailed scheduling and overall delivery of projects. This engagement will require strong personal initiative in the following areas: Rapidly acquire an intimate knowledge of the critical project activities, logic and duration for those activities that normally fall outside the control of the Contractor or AE such as: Capital planning priorities, land use, regulatory, governance approvals (financial and other), internal University reviews, final commissioning/acceptance, and turnover to operations Interface and dependence on work provided by entities other than Contractor, including utility providers, University Facilitiesâ™ entities, etc. Requirements and time required for testing and inspections performed by University Facilitiesâ™ entities, end users, or the state/local municipality. Develop an understanding of precedent University project deliveries, their durations, challenges, and successes to reconcile against, and inform, the assumptions being made in current and future project schedules. Validate, to the greatest reasonable extent, the activities, logic and durations assumptions being made by our project teams as they build upon preliminary schedules to develop detailed project schedules. The CPS will engage with the Associate Director of Project Controls, who is a strong internal estimating/quantity survey resource, and the third-party contractor estimator to understand each projectâ™s construction quantities/complexities. The CPS shall use industry metrics which relate building quantities to productivity to validate schedule duration assumption as well as provide, and or evaluate provided, estimates of labor required to meet anticipated schedule durations. MINIMUM Qualifications: Bachelorâ™s degree in engineering, construction management or architecture. Minimum of 8+ yearsâ™ experience as manager of an enterprise scheduling environment with multiple, complex projects. Firsthand knowledge in the development of CPM schedules with assumptions for logic duration based on system specific productivity metrics and workflow. Experience in project management of software application development and/or integration. Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and draw actionable insights. Requires strong leadership and team building skills. Ability to identify process gaps, breakdowns in workflows and create, with the input of stakeholders, alternative solutions that will improve the work product. Demonstrated proficiency in: Primavera P6 EPPM, Autodesk BIM suite (ACC Build, BIM360 Next Gen, Glue and/or Field), PMWeb or similar collaborate web-based project management software (Procore, E-Builder, PlanGrid). Preferred Qualifications: Certification in project management (PMP) and/or scheduling (PSP) Primavera Advanced Training Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PI255176569
New York, New York, Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, this position assists with all capital projects. Responsibilities include managing construction projects, scope of work development, monitoring of project schedules, furniture procurement and installation, managing construction budgets, and project closeout. The Project Manager ensures that projects are delivered in accordance with approved budgets, schedules, and quality standards. The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applicants from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with Space Planning and the end users to develop specifications and construction requirements necessary for the intended space needs. Assist in development of project budgets; assist in monitoring and preparing regular reports and schedule compliance. Manages the implementation of capital construction projects and performs technical architectural design and construction-related services for a broad range of project sizes and complexity, for the entire span of a projectâ™s duration, from site studies to occupantsâ™ move-in. Manage and liaise with design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors. Ensure that contractors adhere to all design specifications; monitor all construction activities; Acts as liaison and coordinator with design consultants, contractors and multiple user and community groups. Reviews construction documents and supervises quality of construction work. Participate in selection of the design professionals necessary for each construction project. Assist with development of bid documents (RFPs, floor plans, shop drawings, etc.). Maintain effective communication with all involved parties throughout the design and construction process. Identify furniture needs, procurement of furniture, and coordinate installations. Facilitate exterior and interior signage updates across campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelorâ™s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in construction, project management, interior design, or a related field. Strong project management skills and familiarity with all stages of a construction project, from design to closeout. Fluent with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office Suite. Familiarity with interior design, FFE, procurement processes. Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work in a fast-paced, continually adapting work environment; anticipates and effectively handles change; demonstrates willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions. Ability for effective and sound decision making; excellent organizational and time management skills; interpersonal and customer relations; written and verbal communications; problem solving and analytical skills; and a proven ability to work in a client-service environment. Must be a team player as well as self-driven that can perform in an autonomous environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional license. Direct construction management experience in higher education or institutional environment. PMP certification. WORK MODE Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice . Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions. #LI-HYBRID SALARY RANGE $100,00 - $115,000 annually We look forward to receiving your application!
USA - MA - Boston, Job Summary Reports directly to the Associate Director of Facilities, Buildings and Trades and takes direction from and supports Director level positions within Facilities. Supports the Facilities by coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring completion of related work by in house trades staff and external vendors/contractors. Responsible for developing and maintaining programs to improve Safety, Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, Vendor Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, and Customer Service. Position Description Coordinates and facilitates completion of work requests: Coordinate and schedule work with customers and stakeholders across HBS campus including Housing, Executive Education, Faculty, Staff, Students, neighbors, etc. Enhance Facilities customer service reputation by providing exceptional customer service and assisting trades staff and foremen with customer interactions as needed, allowing trades to focus on troubleshooting and making repairs. Works closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades staff and shop foremen to facilitate work requests with elevated scope complexity or that need vendor support to complete. Triages and evaluates intent of customer requests, alternative solutions, next steps, status updates, etc. Serves as CMMS system, ServiceNow (SN), subject matter expert. Utilizes SN to monitor WO completion rates, timeliness of WO completion, and acts as a resource to drive completion of aging WOs in need of additional resources. Identifies new opportunities for leveraging SN to better manage work orders. Develops reports, metrics, KPI?s. Acts as Facilities liaison with IT as it relates to SN and works with trades staff to make sure they stay up to date with SN features. Develops and maintains campus standards for all MEP/FP/Life Safety equipment, including all major utilities and infrastructure. Manages assigned Facilities related capital projects, overseeing tasks including project scope definition, budget tracking, procurement, contractor coordination and project close out. Manages repair and preventative maintenance of all kitchen equipment and infrastructure in close collaboration with Senior Director of Campus Services including oversight of service level agreement. Manages Kitchen Equipment Upgrades Projects o Liaise with Dining during all City of Boston board of health inspections. Performs mechanical room inspections with focus on organization, housekeeping, and identifying potential safety issues. Preventative Maintenance: Works with AD of Facilities Buildings and Grounds and AD of Facilities Buildings and Trades to schedule all PM tasks, coordinate equipment shutdowns, facilitate PM completion and track PM completion rates. Makes recommendations for expansion of PM program and works with trades to identify gaps in PM program. Works closely with Administrative Services team to schedule room-based PM punch list to ensure student rooms are in good shape. Building/roof/tunnel leaks ? assists AD of Facilities Buildings & Grounds with leak investigations. Coordinates with stakeholders Along with the Operational Technology Manager and in collaboration with the Associate Director Facilities, Buildings and Trades, responsible for set up and implementation of Preventative Maintenance (PM) program within Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ServiceNow Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Supports facilities managers in researching and onboarding new companies, expanding the vendor pool to include more diverse suppliers and contractors. Additional responsibilities are listed in the Additional Qualifications section below. Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required Minimum 5 years of applicable experience in facilities, construction, or related project management is required. Additional Qualifications and Skills Other Required Qualifications: Facility Management, Construction Management, related discipline, or equivalent experience required. Experience with the operations management of multiple facilities, structures, and buildings desired. Additional/Desired Qualifications: Strong leadership is required to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and business partners. Strong customer focus. Proven facilities experience providing high quality customer service; and experience with Industry Best Practice Standards. Leadership experience building and sustaining high performance technical operations, including O&M, construction, and renovation projects is highly desirable. Experience planning and executing capital projects and integrating project schedules is also highly desirable. Strong computer skills required. Ability to work with Project Management Software (i.e., PMWeb and budgeting software). Strong knowledge of building systems required. Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) desired, preferably Siemens and Schneider StruxureWare. Experience working in a university setting desired. Strong interpersonal skills required. Ability to work well and build relationships with other Harvard department employees and vendors. Must be creative at problem solving and possess analytical skills. Strong organizational skills are required. Ability to communicate well in verbal and written form is essential. Self-motivated who can take initiative to resolve problem. Attention to detail is a must. Ability to work effectively with user groups, internal staff, and outside consultants. Work under tight deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously. Must be flexible, adaptable, and work well as part of a team. Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Customer Service and Information Technology: Promotes, builds, and maintains good relations with the campus community. Keeps supervisor informed of campus needs, systems status, and actual or potential occupant problems. Develops, implements, and maintains standards to ensure a consistently high level of service to all customers: faculty, staff and students. Addresses and resolves issues, collaborating with other staff, contractors, and vendors as needed. Demonstrates leadership and sound judgment, making decisions independently and knowing when to seek direction from supervisor. Develops and implements programs to ensure all services are performed efficiently and effectively. Assists with Operations various applications (Service Now, BMS, metering, CWP, Life Safety, etc.) through project management, vendor relations, testing, upgrades, reporting and feedback to defined HBS Operations and IT representatives. Follows up with customers on an as needed basis to resolve any issues. Periodically, conducts analyses/metrics and creates reports on Facilities key performance indicators by tracking overall service levels across various functional areas. Being present, available, and visible at all high-profile campus events, such as Commencement, reunions, and Class Day for an ?all hands-on deck? approach, as well as staying involved/keeping track of daily events on campus schedule. Attends Facilities team meetings providing update on relevant information. This role is responsible for other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Sits; stands; bends; kneels; climbs stairs, ladders, and equipment; has good sense of balance to work on heights. Some lifting of medium and/or heavy equipment and tools. Additional Information This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday ? Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice. We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role. A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity. Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment . Benefits We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers. Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date. Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service. Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools. Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions. Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning. Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more. Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston. Work Format Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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