Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Reports To: Vice President for Facilities

Salary $65,000 - $80,000

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager provides leadership on strategic and operational matters, has excellent planning and assessment skills, successful experience leading change, and can work effectively within a collegial, participatory culture. Directly reporting to the Vice President of Facilities, the individual is responsible for the formal coordination, implementation, execution, reporting, and completion and oversees the operational and budgetary activities of the following Facilities projects: Physical Plant and Grounds, Custodial Operations, Campus Planning and Improvements, and Environmental Health and Safety. The individual will provide highly administrative services to advance the mission of the institution and to foster collaboration across all University divisions and departments. The Assistant Project Manager will provide critical facilities insight, support, and leadership to effectively address the short- and long-term priorities of the institution's facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and procedures for facilities-related projects and will be the subject matter expert for the institution on monitoring the need to refine and improve project management at the University .
• Monitor and evaluates activities on assigned projects by tracking progress, managing project documentation, preparing status reports and project close out reports.
• Provide technical review and support of multiple capital construction projects.
• Provide leadership and supervision to facilities staff, including technicians, maintenance workers, and custodial teams.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.
• Manage planning, budgeting, design, consultant and contractor selection, pre-construction bidding, construction management, quality assurance, and project turnover for operations and maintenance.
• Manage a workforce of approximately 30-40 staff and outside contractors for routine services and major repairs.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction or Facilities Management or other related field.
• Valid Driver's License.
• OSHA 300 certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of construction administration principles.
• Solutions-oriented, team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver excellent client service on multiple assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Project software knowledge and/or experience preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move items up to 25 lbs.
  
  

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V