Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager - (190001KM) University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) currently has multiple openings for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. The job will be filled based on selected candidate's qualifications.
Benefits:
UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
Primary Duties:
For Project Manager -
* Proactively manage multiple non-capital construction projects, including initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
* Develop architectural and engineering scopes of work, costs, and schedules; review and negotiate fee proposals.
* Determine the responsibilities and specifications for projects by identifying project phases and processes, studying client requirements, assigning personnel, reviewing contractor bids, and preparing cost estimates.
* Provide and execute customer centric stakeholder communication plans that include timely and accurate updates regarding project status, costs, risks, and schedule impacts.
* Predict project risks and take the appropriate mitigating measures before they occur.
* Provide visual inspection and quality control by monitoring construction progress.
* Ensure and track compliance with intended results, codes, regulations, and required standards.
* Review cost estimates and lead/monitor estimate reconciliation and value engineering to maintain project costs.
* Maintain and monitor project costs, provide cash flow projections, and review and negotiate all project changes and other financial documentation.
* Deliver excellent customer service through intentional and strategic actions that build and maintain trust.
* Coordinate with local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all requirements.
* Effectively utilize project management software (i.e. E-builder) for document tracking, change orders, process approvals and customer communication.
* Collaborate with campus partners such as maintenance leads to ensure successful completed project integration.
* Responsible for the health and safety of the university users and building occupants during construction.
* Record any relevant or outstanding issues in project and/or technical specialty databases/reports.
* Work with the Director of Project Management to implement Facilities and Operations policies and process improvement strategies relevant to project management, and be fully accountable and responsible for their implementation.
* Represent Design and Construction department to the University's Executive Management.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
For Senior Project Manager -
* Proactively manage individual capital construction projects of the largest size (>$50M) and/or multiple capital and non-capital construction projects of the highest levels of complexity, including initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
* Develop architectural and engineering scopes of work, costs, and schedules; review and negotiate fee proposals.
* Determine the responsibilities and specifications for projects by identifying project phases and processes, studying client requirements, assigning personnel, reviewing contractor bids, and preparing cost estimates.
* Provide and execute customer centric stakeholder communication plans that include timely and accurate updates regarding project status, costs, risks, and schedule impacts.
* Predict project risks and take the appropriate mitigating measures before they occur.
* Provide visual inspection and quality control by monitoring construction progress. Ensure and track compliance with intended results, codes, regulations, and required standards.
* Utilize knowledge and interpersonal skills to guide, motivate and direct a project team.
* Review cost estimates and lead/monitor estimate reconciliation and value engineering to maintain project costs.
* Maintain and monitor project costs, provide cash flow projections, and review and negotiate all project changes and other financial documentation.
* Deliver excellent customer service through intentional and strategic actions that build and maintain trust.
Coordinate with local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all requirements.
* Effectively utilize project management software (i.e. E-builder) for document tracking, change orders, process approvals and customer communication.
* Collaborate with campus partners such as maintenance leads to ensure successful completed project integration.
* Responsible for the health and safety of the university users and building occupants during construction.
* Record any relevant or outstanding issues in project and/or technical specialty databases/reports.
* Provide oversight and leadership to Assistant Project Managers.
* Stay current with industry trends and incorporate research based best practices
* Work with the Director of Project Management to implement Facilities and Operations policies and process improvement strategies relevant to project management, and be fully accountable and responsible for their implementation.
* Represent Design and Construction department to the University's Executive Management.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications For Project Manager:
* Education: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Architecture, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Structural, or Architectural Engineering. Construction Management or Project Management degrees are preferred.
* Experience: Four (4) years of experience in project management of institutional or commercial building projects.
* Certification/Licensure: Effective 11/1/19: Project Management Institute PMP or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) required, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
* Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.
Knowledge of best practices in design and construction processes and multiple project delivery methods including Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk.
Computer skills in relevant project management, scheduling and office applications, such as eBuilder, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and BlueBeam. Familiarity with AutoCad and BIM.
For Senior Project Manager:
* Education: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Architecture, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Structural, or Architectural Engineering. Construction Management or Project Management degrees are preferred.
* Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in project management of institutional or commercial building projects.
* Supervisory Experience: Three (3) years of management of large capital projects or concurrent multiple complex projects
* Certification/Licensure: Effective 11/1/19: Project Management Institute PMP or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) required, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
* Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.
Knowledge of best practices in design and construction processes and multiple project delivery methods including Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk.
Computer skills in relevant project management, scheduling and office applications, such as eBuilder, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and BlueBeam. Familiarity with AutoCad and BIM.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
For Project Manager:
* Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
* Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources.
* Applies intermediate level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Decision making occurs within general guidelines and requires significant interpretation. Supervisor defines work guided by goals and objectives. Supervisor assists with unusual situations. Solutions require considerable analysis and evaluation of various alternatives. Independently anticipates needs and requirements to resolve non-routine matters.
For Senior Project Manager:
* Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
* Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources. * Applies in-depth, senior level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Wide latitude in decision making to interpret unclear or inadequate guidelines. Supervisor and employee collaborate to develop goals and objectives. Confers with supervisor only on controversial or far reaching matters. Proactively resolves broad and unique matters requiring sophisticated analysis and interpretation. Acts as resource to others.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience
If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Staffing & Career Services at 410-706-2606, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm EST. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E0204G Employee Class : Exempt Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Organization: Division of Facilities Maintenance Job Posting: Nov 19, 2019 Unposting Date: Ongoing | | |
