Project Manager - Facility Engineer

Project Manager - Facility Engineer

Job no : 492948

Work type : Staff Full Time - Full Year

Location : Lewiston, ME

Categories : Capital Planning and Construction

Title : Project Manager - Facility Engineer

Position Purpose :

As a member of the Capital Planning and Construction team the successful candidate will bring specialized knowledge and technical expertise in engineering to the management and delivery of facility projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical (mechanical, electrical, and / or civil engineering) background. This position will be responsible for coordinating and managing all phases of project work from pre-construction to final close-out of small to large capital construction projects. This role will also be responsible for all daily activities associated with maintaining the college aesthetic and functional objectives, including compliance with codes and standards, and day to day operational and tactical aspects associated with various projects and facilities.

Job Duties :

• Participates in the college's long-range planning process providing technical expertise in all phases of capital construction projects, renovations and major repairs.
• Prepares feasibility and other special studies to compare alternatives, determine viability of potential campus projects and establish cost estimates.
• Manages pre-construction phase project management services including meeting with representatives of the college to : develop program requirements, project scope, project schedule, and project cost estimates.
• Prepares floor plans and furniture layouts showing proposed changes to building space.
• Develops comprehensive construction contract documents for the pricing and execution of very small to large owner managed projects.
• Selects consultant, contractors and vendors, and prepares and negotiates contracts to accomplish work within the scope, schedule and budget of the assigned project, (a) ensures that budgets and schedules are met within acceptable and agreed upon limits, (b) ensures accurate, clear and timely communication with all customers, co-workers, consultants, and contractors, (c) ensures quality construction is performed as per campus standards and contract documents, (d) ensures all laws, codes and ordinance requirements are met, (e) actively seeks involvement and suggestions of co-workers and end users during the planning, design and construction process.
• Develops, presents and reviews proposed preliminary designs through final plans and specifications with campus constituents, design consultants, service vendors and regulatory agencies and makes recommendations for improving details and constructability to ensure alignment with project budget, schedule, and design standards in the best interest of the college.
• Prepares monthly reports reconciling projected vs. actual project scope, budget and schedule.
• Participates in the continuous development of and updates to the multiyear capital maintenance plan and annual capital budgeting process.
• Participates in development of continuously improved project processes including design standards, product specifications and contract language.
• Monitors and maintains current college real-estate portfolio including site survey and spatial data records in AutoCAD and ArcGIS and reconciles with other campus departments to ensure accurate reporting for grants, accreditation and other planning needs.
• Stays current with and maintains reference materials including; product library, ADA and other regulatory materials including building codes and zoning ordinances and updates as appropriate.
• Participate as an effective team member by contributing ideas, encouraging others and supporting team decisions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position description. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position classification.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education

Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Benefits :

Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college's policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA / Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at glexow@bates.edu.

About Bates :

Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.

Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces - intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology - that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.

Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.

The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston / Auburn community, Maine's second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.

Advertised : Jan 22 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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