Small Projects Manager

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Job Location : 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening : Worker Subtype : Regular Time Type : Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department : UF&S MC Operations Work Shift : UR - Day (United States of America) Range : $70,197.00 - $105,295.00

Responsibilities : Assists in the implementation of approved and funded projects consisting of new buildings, alterations and renovations throughout the University. Manages all phases of project, from design through direct occupancy. Ensures compliance with University standards and contract documents. Responsible for the logistics, coordination and outcome of construction projects. Determines best method of construction to achieve highest quality product from available resources.

Essential Functions :

• Maintains responsibility for the detail planning, coordination, and outcome of construction projects. Works with Planning and Project Management representatives and clients to translate funded program into reality.
• Develops construction documents and, in concert with the Planning and Project Management, challenges functional assumptions and goals and monitors efforts bearing on successful completion. Arranges appropriate review of all project documents with client, Planning and Project Management representatives, and Maintenance and Operation personnel. Ensures compliance with University standards for design and construction.
• Determines best method of construction to achieve highest quality product from available resources. Constantly assesses value of engineering services received. Manages project budget. Solicits and schedules bids for project. Receives bids, awards contract(s), monitors cost, and approves payments for services received. Responsible for close-out of project and final acceptance. Selects or retains Field Inspectors to assist with projects. Prepares punch lists and ensures contractor compliance.
• Acquires and distributes all Maintenance and Operation Manuals and As-Built drawings. Provides all warranty information to Work Management Division at completion of project. Schedules and implements project warranty review after six month and eleven-month period with O&M personnel and client representatives. Ensures corrections are completed where necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience : Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with construction project management and capital project planning required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Working knowledge of building, mechanical, and electrical systems required.

Licenses and Certifications : Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred.

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