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Primary Location:
OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT
Bargaining Unit:
No
CUNY has embarked on a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year capital design and construction program across its 25 campuses. The Project Manager (PM) - Design, Construction, and Management, as a member of the project management team in the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), plays a vital role in successfully implementing this program. The PM is primarily responsible for implementing capital-funded construction projects, including the design and construction of new buildings, renovation, infrastructure, energy performance, repair, and capital maintenance at CUNY campuses.
Exercising independent initiative and judgment and working under the general direction of the Assistant Director (AD), the PM has wide latitude in implementing their assigned capital projects. The PM works collaboratively with numerous stakeholders, including college, university, government, and regulatory agency representatives, as well as consultant and construction teams, to successfully manage projects and provide quality facilities on time and on budget that serve CUNY students, faculty, and staff:
Be in control of all projects under PM's responsibility and lead and drive completion on time and on budget
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, develop conceptual plans and budgets for facilities projects to support the fiscal decision-making process
Develop best practices for project execution and management
Develop and maintain project budgets
Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes
Plan, organize, manage, and participate in the selection process of architectural/engineering consultants, construction managers, and contractors
Participate in the consideration of and recommend consultant fees
Prepare cost estimates and schedules for all capital projects, such as new construction, rehabilitation, infrastructure, energy performance, remodeling, Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing, Fire Protection, or repair projects
In coordination with the Assistant Director, ensure and supervise the preparation of construction documents and compliance with the project program and budget for all projects; oversee the work of consultants, construction managers, and contractors
Assemble bid documents and ensure an adequate bidding process
In coordination with the Assistant Director, schedule project scope development, design, and bidding timing to coincide with Board meetings
Review bid submissions, analyze the bids, and provide timely recommendations
Ensure all City and State project authorizations and budget approvals are in place before bidding on the projects
Weekly update on the PMWeb-based CUNY Project Management System on the status of projects in relation to financial information, project schedule, and progress
Ensure that all required information, including State and City budget authorizations, bid results, total project cost, design and construction schedules, the low bidder qualification result, and project financial risk analysis are available before seeking approvals from CUNY and the City University Construction Fund Board of Trustees
Prepare regular project management reports and keep the Assistant Director informed on the progress, status, and appropriate details of all projects
Responsible for turnkey delivery of all CUNY-managed design and construction projects from inception through completion. This includes conventional and CM at-risk…