Construction Manager

Overview

Due to campus expansion, Princeton University’s Office of Capital Projects (OCP), seeks an experienced  Construction Manager  to join our dynamic staff.  The Construction Manager will be responsible for the successful transition from design to construction in delivering the University’s capital projects in the $1M to $500M range. The Construction Manager’s core strengths will be rooted in a depth of experience in the construction delivery process, project controls and the ability to predict, communicate and manage the impacts of project risks. This position requires a proven ability to establish and execute the necessary controls, processes and culture that meet the project delivery requirements regarding budget, schedule, and quality. In simple terms, this position must bridge the gap between design and construction, while acting as a well-informed advocate and liaison for campus students, faculty, staff, and affairs.  In the project design phase, the Construction Manager will be a contributing member of the University team by partnering with a Project Manager, the Universities Architects Office, the end user clients, and a diverse team of project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include :

• Participate in the selection and oversight of Construction Management firms hired to contract large capital projects. Employ past experience to aid ensure that project team practices, workflows and communications can and will function correctly throughout the project.
• Perform detailed review contract documents for conformance with University Standards and other applicable requirements.
• Assume role as primary liaison between the project and University operations and maintenance users. Know what they want, shepherd their concerns through the design phase and ensure the project functions as intended.
• Work through the design phase to manage design review feedback, include necessary stakeholders during construction delivery and commissioning phase.
• Advocate on behalf of operations and maintenance to identify areas of meaningful improvement, and work to ensure that these changes are reflected in changes to published PU standards.
• Develop architectural / engineering options for problems and be capable of quantifying price and schedule impacts for each.

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Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications :

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Standard Weekly Hours36.25Eligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)YesPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver’s License RequiredNo Experience LevelDirector#LI-SB1