Project Manager, Construction

Position Title Project Manager, Construction

Requisition Number SCA
00866 General Description

Reporting to the Director, Construction Management, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of multiple construction projects throughout the College from program development through construction and occupancy. Primary responsibilities include designs and studies for facilities upgrades and construction projects while actively communicating and collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

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Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions.

To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Specific Responsibilities

* Provide leadership in the areas of construction, engineering, and facilities project management.

* Manage the execution of architect / engineer and construction contracts including scope development, negotiation, administration, constructability review, acceptance, advertising, and contract award.

* Assist the Director, Construction Management in the development of cost estimates, sketches, drawings, and specifications sufficient to provide direction to either contract work forces or in house work forces for the execution of various facility projects throughout the College.

* Maintain project documentation in Procore.

* Review work drawings and specifications for code compliance with project criteria.

* Assist with the management of the department's technical library and drawing files.

* Consult with other departments and internal constituents of the College concerning facilities projects, timelines and implementation.

* Provide direct project management for priority construction projects and facility modifications and/or assigned projects.

* Develop cost estimates and cost alternatives for proposed facility modifications.

* Assist the Director, Construction Management and the Associate Vice President in the administration of major contracts for the renovation and expansion of college facilities.

* Inspect construction projects and conduct contract close-outs, ensuring code-compliant standards are met for occupancy.

* Maintain project schedules, budget development, budget control, minority participation reporting and comprehensive financial reporting for all construction/facility renewal projects.

* Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local authorities concerning construction modification and repair of facilities.

* Collaborate with CCP Space Planner/Interior Designer to plan and design space.

* Ensure College compliance with existing building codes, local zoning and other regulations governing the College's facility design and operation.

* Support procurement efforts to maximize minority opportunities in contract services and products.

* Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional helpful and courteous manner.

* Provide interim support by performing the duties of the Director, Construction Management during vacations, sick time or scheduled PTO.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Architecture or other related field. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

* A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience within facilities operations and construction management required.

* Previous project management experience, including oversight of external architect, engineering and construction teams is required.

* Strong organizational…