Assistant Construction Project Manager

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Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $

Overview:

Facilities and Campus Development is seeking to fill multiple positions for Assistant Construction Project Managers to be assigned to a variety of portfolios and capital projects including Central Campus, Upper Science Hill Development, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health, and West Campus.

The Assistant Construction Project Manager drives construction project management for minor or smaller-scale, moderate complexity projects. Conducts site inspections, addresses construction challenges, and collaborates with architects and engineers. Assists Project Managers in procuring and implementing renovation, replacement, and repair projects, and ensures their scope, budget, and schedule are realized as approved in full conformance with the University's applicable design guidelines and operational procedures.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

1. Document management skills using Microsoft Office.

2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

3. Proactive risk management skills.

4. Ability to read construction specifications, drawings, and schedules.

5. Proficiency with digital project management platforms and construction technology tools.

Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

1.

Demonstrated proficiency in project management software and digital collaboration tools.

2. Background in renovation, institutional, or commercial construction preferred.

3. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly master new construction management platforms and emerging technologies.

Preferred Licenses or

Certifications:

OSHA-10, CQMC, PMP, LEED Green Associate

Principal Responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Manages minor or smaller-scale renovation and repair projects independently from design through construction completion.

2. Supports Construction Project Managers with field supervision and coordination of larger renovation, replacement, and capital maintenance projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule requirements.

3. Maintains comprehensive project documentation and real-time progress tracking in construction management software, providing visibility for Facilities leadership, Construction Project Managers, and stakeholders across all project phases.

4. Coordinates effectively with internal stakeholders, including Facilities Project Managers, Superintendents, departmental representatives, administrators, and operations managers, to ensure seamless project execution.

5. Establishes effective working relationships and coordinates with internal contacts such as Facilities Project Managers, Superintendents, departmental representatives, administrators, and operations managers to coordinate small projects, or project-related operations implementation.

6. Manages external vendor and contractor relationships including interactions with New Haven building and fire department inspectors, contractors, design consultants, operations consultants, and manufacturer representatives.

7. Facilitates project coordination meetings and maintains proactive communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring issues are identified and resolved before impacting project objectives.

8. Assist Construction Project Managers with end user coordination, budget monitoring, and schedule reviews to support successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

9. Proactively identifies and coordinates resolution of field and operational challenges in conjunction with Construction Managers and Facilities Superintendents, escalating complex issues appropriately while proposing practical solutions.

10. Participates in establishing and implementing procedural improvements for the department's project operations and construction management processes.

11. Actively participates in Yale's project safety and quality assurance programs by conducting regular site…