Project Manager

Nesco Resource is seeking a Project Manager with demonstrated construction management experience to join our client's team at their New Haven, CT location.
 
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Director of Stewardship, the Project Manager oversees a portfolio of 10-30 capital projects valued between $40M and $75M. This role leads and coordinates third-party teams, including registered Architects, Engineers and Construction Management firms, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and with a strong emphasis on job site safety.
 
With both a project and program level perspective, the Project Manager drives the successful design and construction of assigned projects. They engage stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction and seamless building turnover to operations, aligning project outcomes with the University’s strategic goals and priorities.
 
Specifically, the Project Manager:

• Manages the formulation, programming, budgeting, design, construction, commissioning and successful transition to full operation of assigned capital projects in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures established by the University and approved Capital Program Management Guidelines.
• Works closely with the stakeholders within the Facilities and Campus Development organization and the Provost’s office to develop, document and maintain financial projections for individual projects to support and provide input to the Long-Term Capital Plan (LTCP).
• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the academic and research units within the assigned campus area and infuses the project development process with this knowledge.
• Leads and manages the work effort of consultants, including but not limited to: architect/engineering teams, construction managers, commissioning firms and other specialty vendors involved with the delivery of assigned project scopes, commitment schedules, milestones, deadlines and established program goals for quality, cost, schedule and safety.
• Provides leadership in database reporting and analyses for use in decision-making by all stakeholders, utilizing the University’s designated project management database platform.

• Collaborate closely with the assigned Planner during all phases of the Project.
• Measure and manage all aspects of Project Risk during all phases of the Construction process.
• Act as the primary client point of contact day to day during procurement, construction and closeout.
• Monitor the quality of the construction documents developed by outside architects and engineers.
• Assist with Project Formulation (by others) as requested.
• Monitor the schedule for design deliverables and manage the overall project master schedule to meet the expectations outlined during the design phase of the project.
• Act as a liaison between project architect(s), consultants, contractors, building committees, building user, city agencies and departmental staff members during the completion of design documents, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and closeout.
• Lead the development of all budget estimates (beyond formulation) and preliminary schedules and validate their accuracy.
• Assure that sustainability standards are incorporated into the construction documents.
• Lead the constructability, value management/engineering and document review process and assure that the final documents reflect all accepted findings.
• Assure that any discovered “gaps” in the construction documents are resolved prior to bidding.
• Review and approve submitted bid lists.
• Assure all bid clarification requests and RFIs are answered timely and completely.
• Lead the process of reconciling received bids to the budget estimates.
• Review and bring forward final GMP/LS bids for approval.
• Participate in required risk workshops and track progress in managing all identified risks.
• Assure that the CM/GC/direct vendor has an appropriate procurement plan, critical path schedule with select contract milestones identified and a list of approved and pre-qualified bidders.
• Verify commitment to safety is sufficiently robust and adequately enforced in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Lead the Owner/Architect/CM or GC team (OAC) during construction to ensure completed construction meets all scope, schedule and budget parameters as approved, and in collaboration with the project planner, verify that the final product conforms to all applicable codes, zoning ordinances and University standards.
• Lead the resolution of project related technical, budget and schedule conflicts between consultants, construction manager/general contractor and internal stakeholders such that the project meets or exceeds all project goals/commitments.
• For projects above $4M, complete formal monthly project reports for each project that summarize the status of the project including but not limited to: pending claims, safety, EEO participation, budget and schedule status, contingency expenditures, key issues and their planned resolutions and any delays pending or approved.
• Lead the quality control, commissioning and closeout/turnover process at completion and assure that all required documentation is received prior to release of final payment.
• Monitor and lead resolution of all warranty issues for the full warranty period and beyond as necessary.
• Oversee the move coordination process with the end user.
• With the assistance of the Contracts Administration Department, create and issue purchase orders, contracts, change orders and others associated project documentation.
• Review and approve monthly billings and update cash flows.
• Build the electronic archive of project documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• At least 6 years of construction management experience
• Proficiency with MS Office, Project and Excel (advanced)
• Skills and experience necessary to manage a wide variety and number of projects at any one time

• 1 year contract assignment with possible extension
• 1st shift, Monday – Friday, core hours 8am – 4pm but offers flexible start time

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.