Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Planning, Design & Construction
Work Arrangement type
On-Site (Hamilton, NY) - expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.
Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$85,000-$115,000
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
Department: Facilities - Planning, Design & Construction
Work Arrangement type
On-Site (Hamilton, NY) - expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.
Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$85,000-$115,000
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience in project management, construction administration, architecture, engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Previous experience in a post-secondary environment is highly desirable.
- Project Management Professional certification is desirable.
- LEED AP professional highly desirable.
A minimum of an associate's degree, or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree is desirable.
Certifications
- Project Management Professional certification desirable.
- LEED AP professional highly desirable.
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Physical Requirements
Mobility:
- Frequently walks throughout job sites to conduct inspections and interact with workers.
- May climb stairs, ladders, or scaffolding to access various work areas.
- Regularly reaches with hands and arms to inspect areas.
- May bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed for inspections.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods while performing inspections or overseeing work activities.
- Occasionally lifts and moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.
Department Statement
Colgate University is seeking a Project Manager for the Capital Project Management group to oversee renovations and new construction projects on campus. The Project Manager will be responsible for project programming, managing the overall design process, and overseeing construction and inspections related to new construction and existing facility renovations.
Key responsibilities include preparing project budgets and approval documentation for the Finance Department, ensuring compliance with Capital Project requirements. The Project Manager will also review construction plans and specifications, collaborating with architects and engineering consultants to recommend changes where appropriate.
Accountabilities
Accountable for scope of work definition, prioritization and execution for each scope of work. Ensures prioritization is reflective of stakeholder needs. Ensures all services and materials procurement for assigned projects are optimized and compliant with University procurement policy. Responsible for assigned projects' completion on time, on budget and within University design standards and relevant codes.
Specific Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Manages construction projects on campus as assigned by the AVP of Facilities and Capital Projects
- Serves as a liaison between Architects/Engineers, Contractors, and University stakeholders during major construction projects. This includes new construction and major renovations of existing facilities.
- Provides on-site inspection/coordination of construction projects on Colgate University owned facilities to assure compliance with plans and/or specifications for construction projects. Inspects all work-in-progress at construction sites.
- Serves as a team problem solver with contractors/sub-contractors and A/E teams.
- Verifies and approves applications for payment, negotiates necessary change orders.
- Issues weekly progress reports to immediate supervisor and University Administration.
- Assures timely completion of projects within pre-approved budgets.
- Reviews shop drawings; maintains project files and close out documentation.
- Confirms compliance with ADA, building, life safety codes and with internal security / safety requisites.
- Monitors the progress of projects under construction and follow-up to insure user satisfaction, quality control, and compliance within the budget.
- Participates in the selection of potential bidders/contractors through careful review of plans and specifications.
- Prepares required cost reports and maintains appropriate files.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Temporary: No

