Sr Facilities Project Manager

Position Details

Position Details

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sr Facilities Project Manager for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the guidance of the Director of Project Services, leads a team of professionals, including the University client, architectural and engineering consultants, Project Specialist(s), Rutgers Environmental Health & Safety, OUPD, and commissioning agents for capital construction projects from the inception through occupancy.

• A challenging role, this position requires a person who can deliver a project that is within scope, budget, and schedule parameters, with a myriad of team players.
• The simultaneous coordination and execution of multiple projects is expected, requiring an organized individual who can anticipate project needs and maintain effective communication with all parties throughout the process.
• Orchestrates the successful initiation of complex projects by convening all necessary participants, including OUPD, REHS, FMS, PS, RU user group(s), and all outside consultants, keeping them well-informed and involved throughout the project.
• Protects the interests of RU and its client groups to deliver an appropriate project, meeting scope, budget, and scheduling constraints by the timely review of design and construction documentation, contract deliverables, and the monitoring of all such submissions.
• Interfaces with the commissioning coordinator to ensure RU representation at critical junctures of construction, verifying and intervening as necessary on RUs' behalf for a complete, fully functioning and successful project.
• Supervises Project Specialists by effectively communicating and demonstrating all RU requirements and professional skills necessary to orchestrate a successful capital project appropriate, on-time, and within budget.
• Protects the fiscal interest of RU and its client groups in the delivery of an appropriate project by reviewing capital expenditures with capital planning, by negotiating fair and reasonable prices for all necessary services procured, and by evaluating construction pay requests in a skilled professional manner.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

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• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience of design/construction project management.

• Valid driver's license

• The candidate should be familiar with all aspects of the design process, be able to direct the work of other team members, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Must be able to draw/draft manually as well as on latest computer design programs.
• Must possess strong leadership skills, strong communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

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• Computer aided design, Microsoft Excel, Project/work order management software.

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• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 25ST1118

Posting Open Date: 05/19/2025

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