Project Manager – Level 1, 2 or 3 (Provisional) Revised

Project Manager – Level 1, 2 or 3 (Provisional) Revised

GENERAL DUTIES

Oversees one or more aspects of the planning, execution, and completion of the design and construction of capital building projects and specialized construction at a Campus or University setting. Manages projects for renovation and/or maintenance of existing facilities.

• Develops quality standards and monitors performance
• Incorporates University procedures and standards such as safety and CUNY design standards
• Maintains compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and CUNY standards
• Applies project management procedures and standards using appropriate methods and technologies
• Communicates effectively with all project participants
• Meets standards for performance (time, cost quality)
• Enters, maintains, and accesses information in computer-based systems, such as project management systems, work order systems, inventory and timekeeping systems, and financial systems of various kinds
• Performs work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperature conditions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working in close spaces as necessary to advance project(s)
• Work may require driving to work locations

This position is in CUNY’s Classified Civil Service. The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html

CONTRACT TITLE

Construction Project Manager

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Brooklyn College invites applications for a Level 1, 2 or 3 Project Manager (Provisional) level is dependent on experience. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Planning, the Project Manager will oversee and manage the design and construction of the facilities at the Brooklyn College campus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages, plans, coordinates and advises on complex capital projects, such as determining requirements, preparing design specifications, and analyzing documentation.
• Develops and assigns projects’ budget, scope, time taken and adjusts accordingly.
• Participates in the consultant selection and contracting process.
• Negotiates project plans and executes change orders.
• Arranges and participates in project meetings, activities and inspections and works with contractors and vendors and reports to management to ensure any important issues are addressed.
• Ensures that quality safety standards, laws and University procedures are met, by inspecting projects, their status and collecting project data
• Reviews the projects’ schedules, compares them with the plans and reports all issues and findings to management.
• Functions as an Expediter, completes the required project documentation, obtains the proper licenses and certificates and assists in dealings with the NYC Department of Buildings, along with other agencies.
• Enters, maintains, and accesses information on computer-based systems, such as project management systems, work order, inventory and/or CUNYfirst.
• Maintains and collects the information on vendors activities, time spent, tasks performed and billing information.
• Performs work throughout the campus, whether indoor or outdoor.
• Directs and communicates with internal and external staff to ensure project goals are met.

The full specification is available on our web site at https://www.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/hr/classified-civil-service/classified-civil-service-job-descriptions/ProjectManager04819RevisedSpecification8262013.pdf

All Provisional and/or Temporary employees must take the appropriate civil service exam when it is offered and score high enough to be reachable on the civil service list in order to be appointed. When a civil service list is established, the College is required to make appointments from the certified list to fill all positions including those held by Provisional and/or Temporary employees. For more information, visit https://www.cuny.edu/employment/civil-service/ .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A four-year high school diploma and six years of experience, in one or more of the following:

• Planning, administering or expediting architectural/engineering design and/or construction of a non-industrial building to be occupies by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy

Substitutions:

• Associates degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture with four (4) years of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy
• A Baccalaureate degree in engineering, landscape architecture or a related field with two (2) years of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy
• A Baccalaureate degree in architecture with 1 year of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy

Knowledge of English language (spoken, written, read) sufficient to carry out the activities described in this specification

A Motor Vehicle Driver’s license, valid in the State of New York, may be required for some positions.

There are three assignment levels within this class of positions.

Additional Requirements for Level 2:

To be appointed at Level 2: candidates must have at least one additional year of experience in one of the following:

• Supervision of employees within a construction project
• Supervision of a construction project

Additional Requirements for Level 3:

To be appointed at Level 3: candidates must have at least one year of experience above and beyond Level 2 (i.e., a total of two additional years’ experience in project and/or personnel supervision).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Architecture with at least 4 years experience working in a higher education setting.
• Good working knowledge of municipal codes and standards relevant to the building trades.

COMPENSATION

Level 1: $64,633** (New Hire), $73,033 (Incumbent);

Level 2: $79,904** (New Hire), $90,292 (Incumbent);

Level 3: $95,069** (New Hire), $107,428 (Incumbent);

• For new hires to CUNY classified civil service positions, this amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

From our job posting system, select “Apply Now”, create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, please visit https://cuny.jobs/campus/brooklyn-college/jobs/ .

Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume in .doc or .pdf format. Resume and/or cover letter should demonstrate that the applicant has experience planning, administering or expediting architectural/engineering design and/or construction of a non-industrial building to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy.

Note: All Provisional and/or Temporary employees must take the appropriate civil service exam when it is offered and score high enough to be reachable on the civil service list in order to be appointed. When a civil service list is established, the College is required to make appointments from the certified list to fill all positions including those held by Provisional and/or Temporary employees. For more information, visit https://www.cuny.edu/employment/civil-service/ .

CLOSING DATE

Review of applications to begin April 15, 2024 and will continue until filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28144

Location

Brooklyn College

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