Project Manager

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Job Title: Project Manager Job Category: Non-Unit Post Date: January 28, 2025 Salary: For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

Position Summary:

Manages all the paperwork such as requisitions, change orders, change order requests, RFI Logs, submittals, as well as all communications regarding the project from boththe field and the office.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist procurement in bidding the process, assist with developing bid documents, review bid documents, receive and evaluate bids, review contracts and notice to proceed documents.
• Project Management: Manage the construction of projects and oversee the entire field operations, including overseeing the performance of the design team, commissioning consultant and the contractors during construction, and coordinating the college participation from various departments.
• Processing meeting minutes, change orders, requisitions, coordinate contractors on campus, liaison with Governing Agencies, processing and reviewing shop drawings, review work in place, manage the RFI process to assure timely responses from Architect, maintain COR, CO, RFI and Submittal Log.
• Provide problem resolution among Design,Construction team and TCNJ Departments/Agencies.
• Manage all of the above processes as required to maintain project schedule and budget. Maintain up to date and accurate job files. Prepare and/or direct the preparation of; RFP's, reports, studies, surveys, testing, and detailed correspondence, assuring that it is clear, sound, accurate and informative as to its findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Establish the protocol for lines of communication,oversee and maintain effective communication and cooperative working relationships with College Administrators, Faculty, Staff, Neighbors, and other Departments affected by construction, as well as local, state and federal agencies, consultants, contractors and/or the public in order to accomplish the objectives of the dept.
• Project close out: manage the project close out phase including overseeing the performance of the design team, commissioning consultant, and the contractors while advancing construction through substantial completion to final completion.This includes coordinating the College participation from various departments in the close out phase.
• Assist the design team in developing the punchlist with input from the client (building users), facilities dept. and issue to the contractor for completion. Follow up with the completion of the punchlist. Set priorities and timeframes with the contractor for the completion of the DCA punchlist as a priority for obtaining substantial completion.
• Obtain the documents necessary to receive a certificate of occupancy. Follow through with the receipt of the cert. of occupancy.
• Communicate regularly with the customer the progress of the completion of the punchlist.
• Manage the consultants in obtaining all of the close out documents such as: as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, guarantees, main. literature, etc.
• Transmit the manuals to facilities for their use in maintaining the building.
• Manage all the training sessions with building occupants and facilities staff.
• Manage the follow up of repairs and remedies of any problems with equipment or materials installed under the contract, during the 1-year warranty period, which starts on the date of substantial completion.
• Manage the progress of the above items so that we have a smooth and orderly transition through the close out process to the building occupants and the various departments within the campus community.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or similar degree or can substitute with 15 years of on the job experience.
• Specific requirements include computer literacy, preferably in a Microsoft environment, and excellent analytical, technical and writing skills.
• Must have 5 years of professional experience along with the degree or 15 years of on the job experience, preferably in an educational institution having direct involvement with facilities planning, design and construction. Extensive experience in design and construction administration preferred.
• Management/Engineering/Architecture or similar degree or can substitute with 15 years of on the job experience.
  
  

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
• Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
  
  

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities
  
  

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions :

Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Primary Location

Administrative Services Building - Campus Planning

Work Locations

Administrative Services Building - Campus Planning

Job

Staff

Organization

The College of New Jersey

Job Posting

Jan 28, 2025, 2:23:33 PM