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Oakland, California, Terraphase is an environmental consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Project Manager to join our team for an exciting contract position. The Role Work directly with public-sector clients to manage municipal capital infrastructure design and construction projects. Define and manage project scope. Manage all project activities and staff, from planning, engineering, construction, commissioning, and closeout.  Prepare RFPs and manage procurement process for public-sector procurement of professional consultant and construction services. Coordinate with municipal client staff, including planning and permitting departments. Prepare and manage project schedules and report schedule status to client teams.  Prepare comprehensive documentation, and technical reports. Oversee project progress by tracking activities such as costs, timelines, quality control, schedules, budgets, and change orders. Track project risks and work with client team to address and manage risks. Supervise construction activities, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery. Serve as primary point-of-contact for external project stakeholders, including engineering consultants, contractors, community members. Draft and manage written materials such as emails, memos, budgets, bid invitations, and schedules to document project activities. Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Public Management preferred. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in project management. Proven track record in managing large-scale capital infrastructure projects with multidisciplinary teams. Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) required. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations. Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Who We Are We are an environmental and engineering consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach. Terraphase was founded with the goal of developing a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides high-quality services to clients with regional and nationwide operations. We are driven by creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees. Our staff is comprised of registered professionals in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering. Our unique company culture philosophy of appreciating and recognizing individuals for their work, leadership, and mentoring, while supporting and encouraging a healthy personal and professional lifestyle help to make Terraphase one of the best places to work. Benefits Terraphase offers an extensive benefits package including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, a generous 401(k) match, Commuter Benefits, TerraLunches, TerraTalks, Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedule, ongoing company-sponsored events. EOE STATEMENT Terraphase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive & diverse work environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints are respected and complement each other to achieve common goals. (EOE M/V/F/D) Salary Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location with a range of $105,000-$155,000. Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) required.

Grayslake, Illinois, Assistant Director, Capital, Sustainability, and Construction Management Services Internal Position Title: Assistant Director Posting Number: S02750 Department: : Capital, Sustainability, and Construction Management Services Position Type: Staff Job Family: Professional Summary: The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of Capital, Sustainability, and Construction Management Services. The Assistant Director assists and interacts with top-level administration of the college in strategic planning and long-range physical planning and development of the capital outlay program for the future benefit of the college. This position is responsible for supervising the Sustainability Manager and Project Managers responsible for capital renewal, renovations, and new construction to ensure projects are completed in a fiscally responsible manner while complying with Board policies, college standards, project management best practices, and sustainability goals. Required Qualifications: 1. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 2. Specific degree programs: Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related field 3. Minimum years of professional experience: 7 years 4. Experience in: Commercial Construction, Life Safety systems, Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing systems, Building Codes, AIA contracts. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible understanding in construction project management, with substantial experience involving large, complex and highly visible projects and supervising project teams. 5. Minimum years of supervisory experience: 2 years 6. Demonstrated experience overseeing work sites for both new construction and remodel projects, coordinating site activities, and assuring that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the project goals and objectives. 7. Registered Architect, Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. 8. Knowledge of Illinois Compiled Statutes and Community College Act related to procurement and construction. 9. Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (AutoCad 2020) 10. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Life Safety, Landscape, etc.) Desired Qualifications: Posting Date: 07/30/2024 Closing Date: Expected Start Date: Special Instructions Summary: Application review will begin 08/25/2024 and continue until this position is filled. Pay Rate: $99,400 - $120,00 Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time Location Grayslake Total Hours Per Week: 40.00+ Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Software Testing Required: Interview Process Requirements: None EEO Statement: The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities. Summary of Essential Functions: Operations Management % of time: 40 1. Assists and interacts with top-level administration of the college in strategic planning, long-range physical planning and development, and development of the capital outlay program for the future benefit of the college. 2. Provides day–to–day management and leadership for capital and surplus projects, developing, implementing, and providing direction for major construction projects and initiatives. This includes the planning of new construction and major renovations and supervising the entire delivery process, including evaluating proposed designs, budgets and schedules. 3. Responsible for assisting with the planning, construction and renovation of space serving faculty, staff, students and visitors. Ensures special projects, annual projects and capital deferred maintenance projects are completed within scope, schedule and budget. 4. Assist with the development of a collaborative student-focused culture, assure fiscal viability of the organization, uphold policy and procedures, proactively lead talent performance and talent development, and build community relations as a collaborative partner on the Leadership Council and within the College’s shared governance structure. 5. Provides oversight for the development and implementation of the campus master plan, as well as leadership for land planning/landscape architecture, space programming and analysis, and integrated sustainable planning. 6. Manage and oversee work sites for both new construction and remodel projects, coordinating site activities and assuring that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the project goals and objectives. 7. Responsible for self-certifying building and site construction documents for accessibility, life safety, and review of code compliance on the Grayslake campus. 8. Oversee and provide direction to project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work on the college campuses to ensure quality standards are met. 9. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and must be able to work in a fast?paced, multi?task environment, balancing competing priorities and multiple project assignments. 10. Lead research and analysis used to develop the college’s sustainability strategies to ensure that construction practices, products, and services are environmentally friendly and compliant with government rules and regulations. 11. Provide management oversight to the Sustainability Manager to implement processes and technologies that reduce the college’s carbon footprint. Also works to promote and explain the college’s sustainability philosophy to internal and external audiences. 12. Collaborates with the Facilities department and Environmental Safety manager on construction activities across all campuses. Strategic Leadership and Project Management % of time: 30 1. Provide values-driven leadership to build and contribute to high-performing teams that provide excellence in customer service through innovative, creative and collaborative practices to all units and campuses within the College, as well as the external community.2. Implement the strategic plan, develop a collaborative student-focused and community-focused culture, assure fiscal viability of the department, uphold policy and procedures, proactively lead talent performance and talent development, and build community relations as a collaborative partner on the Leadership Council and within a shared governance structure.3. Champion the values of excellence, purpose, integrity, compassion, unity and inclusion as a leader of the College. Support student and employee success by demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.4. Develop and promote the college’s vision, mission, core values, and long-term plans. 5. Oversees design presentations and monitors project design development. Responsible for developing college-wide design standards; is also a key member of the Aesthetics committee. 6. Responsible for overseeing the preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and project closeout phases of a capital construction project with an emphasis on establishing and maintaining project controls and completing projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. 7. Provides management oversight negotiating, coordinating, and directing work of subcontractors, and in developing strong working relationships with project managers, general contractor personnel, subcontractors, inspectors, and other related parties. 8. Responsible for maintaining relationships in the construction community to provide market intelligence; as well as ensure consideration for future business development opportunities. Other requirements include but are not limited to, the ability to organize and manage multiple projects effectively, manage cost control systems, review and analyze plans, facilitate the bidding/negotiations process with contractors, review all forms (bidding, construction, or other) of requests for information (RFI’s), examine and negotiate change orders, and review and comment on submittals. 9. Acts as the owner’s representative responsible for managing college projects with the Capital Development Board (CDB). 10. Assists with Construction Management software to track/manage project scope/schedule/budget. 11. Supervises project managers, inspects field conditions and progress of work against project cost, schedule, plans and specifications. 12. Works to incorporate sustainability standards and processes in projects, wherever possible. Supervises the Sustainability Manager and PM’s effort to support sustainability initiatives across campuses and coordinate with college sustainability stakeholders and groups, as needed. Personnel Management % of time: 20 1. Coach, mentor and develop employees across all departments, divisions and units of the College in collaboration with leaders throughout the College.2. Directly hire, lead, manage, support and empower employees on the CSCM team to job success at the College.3. Encourage and support personal and professional development and learning, well-being and work-life integration.4. Meet with the college team members (such as Facilities, IT, Student Activities, etc.) to collaborate and mentor on college standards, Sustainability programs, and construction activities across the campuses. 5. Meet weekly with Sustainability Manager to review sustainable initiatives are incorporated into all units of the college to improve STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) ratings for community colleges. Other % of time: 10 1. Participate on strategic and/or functional cross-departmental teams, committees and councils at the request of the division or unit leaders.2. Participate in professional associations/organizations and educational activities that enhance subject matter expertise and leadership competencies, knowledge, understanding .and interpersonal skills. Remain knowledgeable of current state and federal laws, regulations, and best practices in the field of appointment ensuring the College’s policies, procedures, practices and programs conform to laws and regulations and align with the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of the College.3. Participates as a voting member in the Operation and Facilities Commission (OFC), to ensure college standards are met. 4. Participate as a member of the Aesthetics Committee to ensure branding and college standards are met. 5. Participate in the Capital Executive Steering Committee with college stakeholders to present project status and recommend means and methods to maintain project scope, schedule and budget 6. Participate in college-wide taskforces. (Classroom of the future, Aesthetics, CEJA, etc.) Perform any other duties assigned that support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of the College of Lake County and the goals of the department, division and unit of appointment. To apply, visit https://jobs.clcillinois.edu/postings/26942 Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2372ed72e4c54146b6f52b71f7dca755

Washougal, Washington, Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our expanding team in the Seattle area. As the Construction Manager you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with plans and specifications as well as company standards and established deadlines. Key Responsibilities:  Act as the day-to-day team leader for the project. Foster daily interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and relevant authorities. Conduct regular meetings with field office staff to address and resolve project-related matters. Facilitate the fair yet firm resolution of all project issues. Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule. Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants. Observe, monitor, and meticulously document contractor work, including managing project correspondence, RFIs, Memos to Designer, Field Directives, Clarification Letters, submittals, change orders, schedule of values, and progress payments. Develop and distribute timely meeting agendas and minutes. Generate comprehensive project reports. Take responsibility for safety monitoring and mentoring of team members. Maintain a current copy of the agreement with the client and all change orders. Oversee accounting project management tasks, including the review and approval of employee timesheets, project status reports, monthly billing draft statements, aging reports, and more. Cultivate a strong relationship with the client, including regular communication regarding construction and contract-related matters. Prepare and distribute owner-required project reports. Attend and, when necessary, represent the owner at public meetings. Actively engage in mentoring and facilitating the growth of employees by reviewing their work-product for quality assurance. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written documentation, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and attention to detail. Manage all on-site staff, including field inspection staff and field office staff assigned to the project. Coordinate staffing needs and staff availability with the CM group. Encourage staff growth and training through participation in KJ’s training opportunities and external training resources such as seminars and online coursework.   Qualifications:  5+ years of relevant experience managing all aspects of construction projects, from concept to close out, in water, wastewater and stormwater industry.   Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field. Experience may be substituted.   Professional engineering (PE) or architectural license is desirable Certifications such as CCM or PMP is desirable Proficiency with project management software Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record Familiarity with materials, means, methods, tools, and contractual obligations involved in the construction or repair of various physical assets including water and wastewater and process equipment installations. Knowledge of building codes, technical requirements of construction and current project delivery methodologies. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to timely communicate to various project parties including designer, owner, contractor, and authorities having jurisdiction. This role requires that you are onsite full time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Must be able to work in a construction environment with limited amenities.  Projects are currently located in Longview, Washington and Washougal, Washington.  Salary range  for this position is anticipated to be $120,000 to $180,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location. Benefits summary:  Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.  Sign on bonus, employee ownership options

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New York, New York, Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $72,000 - $75,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary University Life is a central division that works with Columbia???s 17 schools and colleges and serves as a student life hub. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive campus culture where students can thrive in all dimensions of their lives. We focus on connecting students to each other, to the broader University and surrounding community, and to opportunities beyond their schools. University Life was created to develop and enhance the student experience at Columbia University. Working in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, University Life focuses on enhancing the student experience by strengthening resources, policies, and conversations, and building community outside of the classroom. Our efforts all connect to core values for the Columbia community: Inclusion and belonging Health and well-being Sexual Respect Community Citizenship Reporting to the Executive Director, Administration and Operations (ED), the Assistant Director of Facilities, IT, and Operations, will manage the operations of a multi-building portfolio, including management of facilities, space planning, capital projects, IT and business services. University Life currently occupies spaces in Philosophy Hall, Kent Hall, Watson Hall, 3078 Broadway and oversees the entire buildings of Earl Hall and St. Paul???s Chapel. The incumbent will be a hands-on manager assisting the division???s Administration and Operations team in determining and documenting policies and procedures, creating opportunities to improve service, and assisting in change management efforts. The incumbent will have operational oversight and in-depth technical expertise for the IT infrastructure of the division. The Assistant Director is highly visible within the division and will engage with staff, students and faculty at all levels of the organization. The incumbent will work closely with the ED to manage and execute capital and maintenance projects. Strong internal candidate has been identified. Responsibilities Facilities Management: Oversee the day-to-day facilities and maintenance needs for the division. Works closely with the ED, to assist with providing long-range planning establishing priorities for facilities maintenance and repairs. Oversee the work-order ticketing process for the division to successfully address/escalate requests. Track reports and provide data analysis for all work performed within the division. Proactively monitor and maintain workspace, events and classroom conditions. Identify and address building security and safety issues. Serve as a liaison to the CU Facilities teams that maintain and improve all of our spaces. Manage and conduct regular inspection/review of all spaces and work with the ED in overseeing plans for building maintenance and improvements.  Oversee swipe access controls and key access to the University Life varied spaces. Meet regularly with admin managers in each ULife building/department on facility issues. Attend monthly CU Facilities??? production meetings.   Space Planning, Capital and Non-Capital Renovation Projects: Supports the ED to lead renovation and alteration of all University Life spaces including project management. Collaborates with the ED as point person and general contractor for non-capital projects, including securing cost estimates, managing budgets, and coordinating work with CU Facilities and Operations. Work closely with the ED and CU Facilities teams for all capital/refresh projects. Perform needs assessments and strategically identifies growth impacts and opportunities. Manage storage space and work with stakeholders to identify needs and appropriate storage options.   IT Management: Collaborates with the ED, who leads the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the division???s IT infrastructure, including network systems, servers, storage, virtual and cloud platform. Work closely with CUIT to ensure the stability, scalability, security, and performance of the IT infrastructure to meet business needs and industry standards for the division.  Compliance - Ensure existing policies and procedures are adequate and being followed consistently throughout the division and establish new ones as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives. Establish and maintain IT processes, ticketing systems, and service-level agreements. Develop and implement asset management strategies and policies to effectively track, maintain, and optimize the division???s technology assets. Establish processes for procurement, deployment, retirement, and disposal of IT assets in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Oversee vendor relationships and contracts related to IT infrastructure and asset management. Coordinate with an extensive stakeholder network including CU Facilities and Operations, CU Compliance, Public Safety, CU Real Estate, CUIT, internal departments such as SPS, other clients, professional consultants/contractors, etc. Partner with Public Safety, Facilities and CUIT to identify safety concerns and implement measures to support the division and its stakeholders.   Business Services: Manage vendor service contracts and facilities service requests for the division. Manage in-house A/V equipment and support to the division and clients as needed. Oversee mail services, on-site vendors and contractors, procurement and inventory control of needed devices, equipment and supplies. Maintain policies and procedures and disseminate information to stakeholders in a timely manner.   Other Responsibilities: Supervise part-time variable hours officers and student employees. Work closely with the ED to determine the annual facilities budget and provide input on budget needs for all appropriate projects. Works with University Life Finance to track spending, monitor projections on approved budgets for all Facilities, IT and A/V expenses and projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or its equivalent experience. 3-5 years related experience. Impeccable attention to detail.  Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience with project management budgeting, forecasting and expense analysis. Ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University staff and students, is essential.  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast???paced environment and work independently. Must be capable of working independently; take initiative and follow-through on assignments with minimal direction. Must be a relationship builder and work throughout all levels of the organization. Experience in troubleshooting complex issues with desktops, laptops and tablets. Hands-on technical support experience and knowledge in Office 365 hybrid setup with exchange online as well as Desktops, Servers, and other infrastructure Firewall policies. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree. Experience working in higher education or non-profit organizations. Solid background in Facilities/building, IT, and/or audio-visual management is a plus. The right candidate is patient, solutions-oriented, and enjoys working with others to build community and coordinate efforts across multiple campus partners to complete projects. Exercises sound judgment and maintains a sense of humor and enjoys working in a dynamic environment. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

New York, New York, Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $250,000 - $275,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary For the past several years, Columbia has been planning for a campus in the Manhattanville section of West Harlem, incorporating input provided through over a hundred meetings with community members, students, faculty and civic groups. This proposed new campus, once approved, would resolve the University's need for additional space while providing active ground floor retail opportunities, open space, and enhanced access to the waterfront. The proposed area of development comprises approximately 6.8 million sf of new development over its 17 acres and extends roughly from the south side of West 125th Street to 133rd Street and from Broadway to Twelfth Avenue. Also included are properties on the east side of Broadway from West 131st Street to 134th Street between Broadway and Old Broadway. As it approaches the City's formal rezoning process, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), Columbia is building its Manhattanville team and seeking an Associate Vice President to provide technical expertise and oversee a team of technical experts in various disciplines. The technical portions of the project include major building systems, a central energy plant, construction mitigation and technology. For more information on the status of Manhattanville, see http://neighbors.columbia.edu/pages/manplanning/. For information on Columbia University, see www.columbia.edu . Responsibilities The Associate Vice President will work closely with the Deputy Vice President Manhattanville Development and the Executive Team to establish policies, programs, budgets, and procedures for managing the technical aspects of each phase of the construction process. In conjunction with the Deputy Vice President Manhattanville Development, the Associate Vice President Manhattanville Capital Projects and the Project Managers, review and approve the selection of the outside technical team. The successful candidate will assist with the coordination of consultants in the preparation of drawings and specifications for the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other major systems design for the various Manhattanville projects. Will lead a professional group of construction mitigation technical staff for noise, air quality, traffic, etc. and will provide technical expertise to a number of projects, act as the technical "guru" to the Manhattanville team and have other management responsibilities as may be assigned.  Minimum Qualifications A bachelors with a major in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required. Fifteen years plus experience in the construction of complex institutional and/or commercial properties with a developer/ owner, construction manager, general contractor, subcontractor, or similar firm, specializing in one or more aspects of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, other major building systems, technology, or central energy plant. A team player who can fit into this professional development team and has the ability and capacity to become the technical specialist of that team. High level of integrity, professionalism, and work ethic. Experience in contract negotiations; a strong understanding of construction law and the construction process in New York City. Successful track record in meeting budgets and schedules; excellent project management skills. Innovative approach to the building process and the resolution of field problems, a demonstrated problem solver. Strong administrative and cost control skills, able to communicate both verbally and written at all levels. Sensitivity to the sustainability goals of the University and an understanding of how to incorporate sustainable building concepts. Commitment to achieving minority, women, and locally owned business enterprise goals.   Preferred Qualifications A Professional Engineering license is preferred. Masters degree a plus. Familiar with the application of various USGBC LEED rating systems; a LEED accredited professional is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Princeton, NJ, US, 08544, Program Manager, Commissioning US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2024-19661 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant Overview The Program Manager, Commissioning creates planning and management oversight of Capital Projects in-house Tech Teams, consisting of Project Engineering and Building Commissioning processes and related survey, testing and systems turnover requirements, to prepare construction projects for final occupancy. Reporting to the Program Executive, Office of Capital Projects (OCP), manage the Quality Control/Quality Assurance responsibilities associated with Facilities Capital Project execution. Assume a leadership role in coordination of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design interests for new construction and renovation projects, with emphasis on implementing University energy savings and sustainability standards. Serve in a leadership role on Facilities Committees aligned with university campus planning initiatives, such as the Sustainability Advocacy Committee (SAC). Contribute to project sustainability discussions, determining appropriate levels of green building components, energy design criteria and projections of campus utility optimization aligning with long term campus planning goals and associated Capital Projects. Further develop sustainability design initiatives and integrate them into office best practices such as within the DSM and across design and other technical reviews. Lead the OCP Quality Assurance role for projects by assessing Construction Manager and/or subcontractor compliance with specified quality control requirements, such as implementing the full range of MEP Pre Functional and Functional Commissioning tests. Expand the current OCP Commissioning Program to include architectural/civil trades and across appropriate projects otherwise assigned to consulting commissioning agents. Direct in-house Commissioning staff for all single-party commissioning assignments, and coordinate consulting commissioning teams on large projects. Expand development of current Quality Control standards documented in the Facilities Design Standards Manual (DSM). Work closely with OCP Architectural and Sustainability Project Engineers to maintain Facilities Department MEP design standards and update them on a regular basis. Oversee an expanded technical document review process to maximize the impact of the DSM across consulting project design teams. Function as the point of contact for these technical reviews conducted on design submissions among various Facilities offices including Operations, Building Services and Facilities Engineering. Manage Facilities interdepartmental relationships to ensure all MEP stakeholder comments and concerns are addressed on each technical review. In collaboration with Facilities Operations, oversee the building turnover process for review of project systems documentation, Commissioning Tests, Construction Issues logs, Punch lists, building automation system (BAS) trending and alarms, and other outstanding issues not resolved at the point of beneficial occupancy. Systems turnover would culminate with a Systems Turnover Meeting (STOM) to include Facilities Operations representatives, Special Facilities representatives, AE team members, the CM and Commissioning Agent (Cx) where applicable. Manage OCP internal capabilities to perform inspections required on capital projects including roofing inspection, waterproofing inspection, air, and water pre / post testing (for Passive House certification or otherwise), and pipe/structural welding inspections. Develop and manage internal capacity to perform LEED and other sustainability certification administration. Redevelop and manage internal resources required to maintain the existing Facilities Geographic Information System (GIS) layers associated with Civil, Site, and Landscape planning. Responsibilities Individual duties and responsibilities for this job include the following: Manage Staff assigned to survey, testing and Cx activities that advance each construction-phase project towards acceptance, occupancy and close out. Coordinate the design interests of several Facilities Offices into a central point of contact for new construction and renovation projects. This includes design critique, innovative thinking, and post-occupancy problem-solving. Explore alternative project funding sources (Major Maintenance, SAC, etc.) to supplement proposed capital improvement investment in a way that results in better evaluation of opportunity costs across the Capital Program. Maintain Facilities Department MEP design standards and update them on a regular basis to ensure competitive bidding is achieved while standards are properly integrated into contract documents. Review MEP Design/Bid packages to confirm proper coordination with the project design plans . Resolve technical design differences that emerge between various Facilities stakeholders. Aid the Project Manager in bringing closure to the comments generated regarding design details, mock-ups, and Commissioning requirements. Assist the Project Manager in determining the completeness of design submissions. Coordinate with OCP Construction Managers (PUCM) to ensure systems quality is maintained through the construction process, including review of Commissioning testing, change orders, ASIs, and revisions for technical compatibility with Facilities requirements. Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field, and a current registration as a Professional Engineer. The position requires a minimum of ten yearsâ™ experience in reviewing plans for major construction or renovation projects. At least five yearsâ™ experience must be associated with work on buildings similar to those found in an institutional environment, preferably as a member of a facilities-owner organization A minimum of five yearsâ™ experience required in leading a building commissioning effort, or in the role of commissioning agent on small and large projects, including preconstruction-phase commissioning services. Ability to interpret construction documents, an understanding of applicable construction codes, working knowledge of the principles of design, and overview of engineering system elements, including at the plant level, and a solid grasp of construction industry practices and procedures. A minimum of five yearsâ™ experience managing staff Preferred Qualifications: A graduate degree in management or similar field is preferred. Prior experience in higher education 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 PI245325523