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Position Summary

The Capital Project Construction Manager is responsible for performing a wide range of administrative and professional duties in connection with the coordinating, scheduling and managing of capital project construction activities and project-based budgeting for the Operations and Facilities Division. Duties require a high level of expertise in project management and detailed knowledge of building, utility distribution systems and site work construction projects, and project management protocols and budgeting. A strong background in commercial construction systems and mechanical, electrical and plumbing services is required.

Under the direction of the Director of Capital Projects and the Vice President for Operations and Facilities, the Capital Project Construction Manger performs a variety of highly technical assignments to aid in the capital projects daily operations related to planning and implementing of construction services required supporting capital projects. The incumbent may also take direction from the Executive Director of Facilities Management, related to integration with facilities operations and desired outcomes. Work primarily focuses on project management services relating to new construction and related renovation of campus facilities.

This position is funded by Mercy College’s capital plan, and contingent with on-going capital project plan which is commencing a new multi-year capital plan to support strategic plan initiatives.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in effectively managing, coordinating, implementing and controlling the construction process relating to campus capital project activities
• Develop and implement methods of managing construction activities that ensure proper campus wide coordination and scheduling to maximize efficiency, maintain quality goals and minimize impacts to the campus community
• Aid in the development of procedures, specifications and standards to be utilized for campus construction contract activities
• Coordinate required scopes of work, and initiate design drawings and cost proposals for construction activities
• Establish a close working team relationship with campus departments such as Campus Safety, Information Technology, Student Services; as well as external agencies such as the Village of Dobbs Ferry and Village of Irvington
• Review the work of consultants. Possess the ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Inform key personnel of project schedules, communicate scope and possible impacts, and coordinate any required outages
• Assist in the development of budget tracking and implementation tools, utilizing the Mercy Banner system, and supplemental Excel and other program documents
• Perform fiscal management of assigned capital activities, including project budgeting, record keeping, accounting and other functions relative to allocations, encumbrances, expenditures for the capital facilities process, along with the Exec Dir for Business Services
• Address questions and clarifications related to contract documents, along with design professionals
• Perform regular on-site observations of projects under construction and monitor the quality of design and construction work performed by architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Provides required construction supervision and inspect projects; coordinating project meetings and preparing reports. Establish methods to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and within quality standards
• Perform independent, in-depth, investigations of specific problems providing analysis and recommendations. Develop and/or review technical reports and field surveys
• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals
• Researches and develops technical data necessary to resolve complex design and construction problems
• Aids in determining code compliance and consults with code enforcement agencies regarding interpretation and application. Assists in initiating the preparation of contract documentation and ensures compliance with applicable regulations
• Review contractor documentation including requests for information, payment requests, change orders and assist with project closeout activities
• Strive to maintain a positive professional relationship with project agencies, as well as the contractor-client
• Assists in the administrative and project management duties relating to the daily capital activity financial management, design development and construction and plant operations of the Operations & Facilities Division
• Possess the ability to perform duties typical to utilizing a computerized data system for integrated project management and scheduling

Qualifications Required

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology or a closely related field, and two years full-time work experience relating to project management in construction of institutional/commercial facilities
  OR (8) Eight years of full-time professional experience as specified above, with relevant professional training and certification, and an understanding of higher education environments
• Must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. A working knowledge of building codes is preferred