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Senior Project Manager Capital Programs and Planning

Fordham University

Job Description

Senior Project Manager 
Capital Programs and Planning, Rose Hill 
Fordham University
 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

  • Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
  • A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
  • As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
  • As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
  • University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:       

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary 
The Senior Project Manager will lead and oversee a variety of building 
alterations, renovations, and new construction throughout the entire facility for 
Rose Hill and Lincoln Center in addition to providing guidance and training to 
Assistant Project Managers. 
 
Essential Functions 
Sets up initial project schedules and cost estimates in Procore 
Prepares initial team based “Portfolio” Procore webpage for the weekly 
senior project review meeting 
Writes and issues design and construction RFP’s in conjunction with 
appropriate project team members 
Formally requests quotes through Procore linked to a project and a fund 
account 
Prepares commitments for execution confirming master agreement and 
funding status’ 
Assumes overall management of projects from inception to final turn-over 
to end-user and operations. 
Requires presence on the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campus’ for the 
following: 
oMeets and discusses with CPP colleagues any project 
administration process improvements in all phases of development 
oAttends on-campus project team meetings as appropriate to 
establish, execute and monitor any given project’s acquisition plan. 
 
Essential Functions Note 
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. 
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. 
 
Management Responsibilities 
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or 
student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is 
generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management 
or compensation. 
 
Additional Functions 
Bidding 
oExtensive experience in construction bidding process 
oDeveloping bid forms based on construction documents, logistics, 
etc. 
oAnalysis of contractor bids and generation of leveling sheets to 
ensure complete proposals encompassing appropriate scope have 
been received. 
DOB/DEP/Con-Ed: General knowledge of agency processes including 
permitting, inspections, signoffs, TCO, CofO, etc. 
Construction Scheduling: 
oAnalysis of initial construction schedule to ensure completion within 
University timeline 
oContinuous reviews of contractor construction schedules to monitor 
progress 
oUnderstanding of lead times and impacts to project schedules 
Construction Financials: SOV, Anticipated Cost Reports, etc. 
Pre-Construction 
oReview of milestone drawings for inclusion of appropriate scope, 
University requirements and standards, adherence to project 
budget limits, etc. 
oCoordination with Operations for maintenance feasibility, integration 
with existing equipment, utility shut-offs, etc. 
oOverview of filing process to ensure drawing development coincides 
with project schedule in terms of construction start, material lead 
times, etc. 
oObtain feedback and clear scope definitions from end-users 
Change Orders: Review of change orders for scope accuracy and 
reasonable/fair pricing 
 
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience 
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or architecture. 
5 to 10 years of experience in project management of both interior and 
ground-up construction. 
 
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore 
Strong communication and organizational skills. 
Good sense of office decorum and workflows. 
Creative problem-solver. 
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to 
the goals of Jesuit Education. 
 
Minimum Starting Salary: $125,000 
 
Maximum Starting Salary: $135,000 
 
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. 
 
START DATEASAP 
 
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ABOUT FORDHAM  
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an 
exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 
students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx 
and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center 
Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United 
Kingdom.   
 
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and 
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. 
 
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other 
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