Job Description

Senior Project Manager

VP for Administration, Rose Hill, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:        

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, the Senior Project Manager will lead and oversee a variety of building alterations, renovations, and new construction throughout the entire facility for all University facilities and buildings in addition to providing guidance and training to Assistant Project Managers.

 

This position requires travel to all University campuses as needed.

 

Essential Functions         

• Manages and sets up initial project schedules and cost estimates in Procore.
• Prepares initial team-based “Portfolio” Procore webpages for weekly senior project review meetings.
• Writes and issues design and construction RFPs in collaboration with project team members.
• Formally requests quotes through Procore linked to a project and a fund account.
• Prepares commitments for execution, confirming master agreements and funding statuses.
• Assumes overall management of projects from inception to final turnover to end-users and operations.
• Meets and discusses with colleagues any project administration process improvements in all phases of development.
• Attends on-campus project team meetings as appropriate to establish, execute, and monitor any given project’s acquisition plan.

 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Management Responsibilities   

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

 

Additional Functions       

• Develops bid forms based on construction documents and logistics; Analyses contractor bids and generates leveling sheets to ensure complete proposals.
• Analyses initial construction schedule to ensure completion within the University timeline. Conducts continuous reviews of contractor construction schedules to monitor progress.
• Assists in preparing construction financials.
• Reviews milestone drawings for inclusion of appropriate scope, University requirements and standards, and adherence to project budget limits.
• Coordinates with Operations for maintenance feasibility, integration with existing equipment, and utility shut-offs.
• Reviews change orders for scope accuracy and reasonable/fair pricing.

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience         

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management of both interior and ground-up construction and general construction.

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills       

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore.
• Demonstrated knowledge of agency processes, including permitting, inspections, signoffs, TCO, CofO, etc.
• Extensive experience in the construction bidding process.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Good sense of office decorum and workflows.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $125,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $135,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

           

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8400

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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