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Maryland Heights, Missouri, Job Title Project Manager Job Description Summary Responsible for managing the design, development, and implementation of Project & Development Services on behalf of the client, using established processes, experience, and expertise. Seeking someone who has experience working in fast paced, high volume construction environments and enjoys adapting to new procedures/ projects. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: -Create and execute project work plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. -Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all project deliverables as committed. -Develop and manage project budget and schedule. Track project timelines and costs. -Must be competent in using Microsoft Project scheduling program.  Need to be able to create schedules in MS-Project and link tasks through dependencies and show critical path. Also need to be able to check and maintain schedules created by others. -Coordinate and track schedule dependencies for the successful completion of the project. -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. -Provide weekly status and schedule updates on all projects in project tracking database. -Must be competent in using Microsoft Excel program.  Need to be able to create budgets, create formulas for calculating totals and percentages in MS-Excel. Must be also able to check and maintain the MS-Excel budgets of others. -Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. -Perform ROM budget estimates for projects. -Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. -Identify and resolve issues. -Create and evaluate project reports and provide project status to internal and external clients. -Supervise vendors to ensure satisfactory project completion. -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. Create and distribute meeting minutes documenting important decisions made and tasks assigned. -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 to ensure the delivery of high-quality service and system support. -Ensure project definition documents are prepared and maintained. -Create written scopes of work (SOWs) for request for proposal (RFP) and contracts for general contractors, design consultants and other relevant venders. -Issue and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) bid document and process. Perform bid leveling and bidder interviews.  -Make bid award recommendation. -Issue contracts and purchase orders to venders. Includes performing budget transfers between various cost codes and trade lines in accounting system.  Entering Schedule of Values (SOVs) into accounting system to request purchase order and routing for management approval.  May include increasing or reducing budgets in accounting system as needed. REQUIREMENTS: -A minimum of two (2) years of commercial real estate experience -B.S Degree in related fields of Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred Minimum of five (5) years directly related experience construction related project accountability role or a minimum of five (5) years equivalent combination of experience in an advisory and/or project management capacity required. -Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects; ability to read and understand construction specifications (and construction drawings preferred) -Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, maintain excellent client relations, client management, and consultation skills required -Proven leadership ability, administrative ability, technical background, and project responsibility experience preferred -Willing/able to travel -Highly organized and skilled with time management; Superior oral and written communication skills required. 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.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture Five years of experience in construction and the ability to oversee skilled trades employees Ability in maintaining organized records, maintaining complex spreadsheets, and composing reports. Knowledge of CMMS software, financial accounting software, Microsoft Office products (or equivalent), Google products, Smart Phone technology, tablet technology, and computers. Ability to read and understand construction documents pertaining to architectural and engineering scope. Experience in managing laboratory construction. Experience in estimating. Ability to identify and solve issues before they become problems - proactive problem solving. Entrepreneurial mind-set. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Facilities and Operations (F&O) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

Princeton, NJ, US, 08544, 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 health❠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 PI245409545

Saint Louis, Missouri, Job Title Sr. Project Designer Job Description Summary Job Description Summary Proven experience as a Project Designer. Senior Project Designers has a proven track record of leading interior design projects from conception to completion. This includes analyzing client needs, planning the space layout, designing to a program, creating detailed design documents, and managing the project to ensure compliance with all building codes and safety regulations. Job Description Job Description Summary Proven experience as a Project Designer.  Senior Project Designers has a proven track record of leading interior design projects from conception to completion. This includes analyzing client needs, planning the space layout, designing to a program, creating detailed design documents, and managing the project to ensure compliance with all building codes and safety regulations. â‹ Principle Responsibilities Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects. Support on-boarding and training of new Project Designers. Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, vision, and budget for the project. Develop creative and functional design concepts, considering space planning, aesthetics, and functionality. Produce detailed design drawings and specifications that adhere to all building codes and regulations. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Collaborate with internal and external teams  to ensure project success. Create compelling presentations to effectively communicate design concepts to clients. Maintain a high level of quality control throughout the design and construction process. Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative and creative work environment. Requirements Bachelorâ™s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelorâ™s degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma. Five+ years of experience in the design and construction industry Proven track record of successfully leading and managing interior design projects from concept to completion. Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and a high level of creativity and innovation. Excellent understanding of building codes, construction principles, and interior design best practices. Proficient in Revit.  Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 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, NJ, US, 08544, Manager, Maintenance Infrastructure US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2024-19097 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant Overview As a key member of the Facilities Operations leadership team reporting to the Director of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Manager, Infrastructure Maintenance and Construction provides high-level support by leading, managing, planning, organizing, and administering a work unit which supports the universityâ™s civil infrastructure consisting of over 200 miles of underground utilities and four million square feet of roadways, walkways and plazas. Responsibilities include providing direct and indirect leadership and supervision to at least one direct report and an in-house team comprised of hourly casual union labor from three labor unions (Local 9, Local 172, and Local 825) that expands, and contracts as needed, typically ranging from 30 employees in the off season to more than 60 employees during peak activities. The work consists of both routine and emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, end of life replacement and new construction. The Manager fosters a culture that incorporates the core values of Facilities (teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability) and places high value on customer service, workplace safety, and the use of technology to support the department and campus mission. The Manager also maintains strong communication and relationships with campus peers and partners, tailoring the operational resources and processes to meet and exceed customer expectations. During absences, or as necessary, the Manager may assume interim responsibilities of the Director. NOTE: This is a five year term role. Responsibilities Leadership and Management â“ provides direction, focus, guidance, motivation, support, prioritization, and oversight for assigned management, supervisory, and front-line staff. Develops programs, processes, and procedures that result in a high-level of organizational performance and effectiveness; is responsive to directives from senior leadership and superiors; supports the unit, department, and institutional goals; and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Provides for the professional training and development of employees. Ensures that workplace culture is inclusionary; enforces rules; holds subordinates accountable for effectiveness, efficiency and personal conduct; conducts effective employment searches and provides hiring recommendations; participates in the administration of discipline as needed. Provides leadership to a variety of safety programs and processes, including Departmental Safety Committee, stand-alone programs such as Lock Out / Tag Out, Confined Space, trench safety, hearing conservation, and others. Collaborates with Environmental Health and Safety, and the Facilities Operations Safety Committee to ensure departmental compliance with all safety policies, rules, and procedures. Proactively manages maintenance budgets for assigned work units; ensures funds are allocated in accordance with university policy; develops and reviews budgetary controls and summary reports. Maintenance and Repair Operations â“ responsible for implementation and management of an effective and efficient infrastructure maintenance repair program, including a preventive maintenance program. Develops, implements, and monitors administrative and technical control processes to ensure the reliable operation of underground utility and campus mobility infrastructure. Develops, implements, manages, and provides oversight to programs and work practices that ensure a high degree of quality of work performed by in-house staff and contractors, and results in a high degree of professionalism and customer satisfaction. Effectively provides management and oversight of contractors, including contract administration, hiring, work planning, execution, and turnover. Enterprise Asset Management â“ provides technical support and guidance relative to a wide range of campus building systems and equipment. Ensures and validates that proper design reviews, quality assurance, system commissioning, shop training, and project handoff are completed for capital construction and major maintenance projects in areas of responsibility. Ensures the effective utilization of the computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Develops and implements work practices that result in a consistent, accurate, and timely cost tracking of work unit activities, materials, and purchased services. Develops and regularly review reports which detail performance of the assigned work unit. Provides summary and performance data and/or reports to senior departmental leadership. Budget and Schedule Management â“ develops initial cost estimates and manages budgets to ensure work is completed within the approved budget. Develops and manages the project planning schedule through completion of the project. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education/Experience â“ bachelorâ™s degree from an accredited institution in business, engineering, architecture, or construction management plus a minimum of seven (7) years of leadership/management experience in a large commercial, industrial, or institutional environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management and Leadership â“ able to develop and communicate goals which are consistent with the departmental and university mission; motivate, plan, lead, organize the workforce to establish and maintain a work culture of excellence and inclusion in all facets of the operation; able to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, and be able to establish appropriate priorities, which are consistent with the best interests of the department and university. Specific Knowledge â“ strong technical knowledge of a wide range of underground utility systems. U tility systems that fall under the departmentâ™s responsibility include steam, condensate return, chilled water, hot water, geo-exchange, electrical, information technology infrastructure, water lines, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. Technical Understanding and Competency â“ ability to effectively read, interpret, and understand technical documents, specifications, diagrams, sequences of operation, and drawings. Computer/Software Skills â“ possess strong skills and proficiency with personal computers and business application software, including use of AutoCad and Bluebeam. Communication and Analytical Skills â“ ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience, and possess a knowledge of appropriate escalation protocols; possess highly developed analytical skills. Professional Attributes â“ organized, conceptual, analytical, strategic thinker, results-driven, interpersonal, self-starter, and innovative. Project Management â“ possess project management experience and have a good working knowledge with project planning, scheduling, and work implementation. Regulatory and Safety â“ possess solid knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and regulatory codes, with the ability to research applicable codes related to specific projects, departmental processes, or initiatives. After-Hour Emergency Response â“ must be able to respond to after normal business hour emergencies and incidents as needed, and on short notice. Essential Personnel â“ must be able to function in an essential personnel role, which may include an extended on-campus presence during campus, local, regional, or national emergencies. Driverâ™s License â“ must have a valid driverâ™s license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior related experience in a higher education setting. Licensed Professional Engineer. Experience managing in a union environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and functions. Must be able to climb ladders and have the physical dexterity to climb into tight, awkward, restricted areas and around occasionally around obstacles. Must be able to look at facilities issues near live electrical equipment, rotating machinery and other mechanical systems. 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 PI245409547

Mobile, Alabama, Brabner & Hollon, Inc  is a distribution, construction, and service organization offering a complete range of doors, door hardware and related products. We are a leading supplier for commercial, primary through higher education campuses, medical and institutional facilities, and industrial projects. The company is privately owned and has been in operation for nearly 70 years! At Brabner & Hollon INC., the opportunities are endless as you join one of the fastest growing distributors in the industry! Brabner & Hollon, Inc  is seeking to hire a detailer and order writer who will report to and train with our highly experienced Senior Detailers. This opportunity is perfect for the mechanically inclined, detail-oriented individual. If you have a knack for numbers/mathematics, and door industry experience, APPLY TODAY! Position Overview Provide detailed door and hardware schedules and coordinate opening requirements as set forth within the contract documents (plans, specifications, and addenda) and other related information concerning an individual project. Also responsible for assuring local code compliance of the products used in the schedules. Essential Functions Accurately detail and schedule materials and verify product costs to determine the best product selections Enter the costs during the scheduling process and compare to the estimated costs Prepare the shop drawings, schedules, and submittals using manufacturer catalog cuts to support the products selected within the schedule Prepare required drawings for elevations and corresponding sections as necessary using company issued software Verify project as specified meets local code requirements without exception Write detailed notes outlining and highlight any issues or verifications that require instruction by the General Contractor and/or the architect during the submittal process Review the schedules and submittals for any errors or options that can affect the project prior to sending the job out for approval.   All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Must have High School Diploma; Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree Preferred 5 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry required Experience working in Comsense preferred Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Special skills required blueprint/plan reading; Specification interpretation Professionalism; Detail oriented; deadline conscience; goal driven Ability to handle all types of scopes of projects. Accurate mathematical skills required. Knowledge of industry related software; Comsense, Microsoft applications (Outlook, Office, Excel, Teams). Bluebeam Knowledge of door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fire code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry. Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills. Work Environment: This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  

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