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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Boca Raton FL.
The Facilities Management Team responsibilities include development and update to the campus master plans construction and renovations general building maintenance and repairs custodial services landscape and grounds maintenance utilities and energy management management of financial resources analysis and reporting of university space inventory support of campus events and promotion of sustainable practices across FAUs six campuses and sites encompassing over 1100 acres.
Our continuing goal is to provide the university community and visitors with a welcoming safe clean and attractive campus while protecting our sensitive habitats and preserving the historical integrity of our physical environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Project Management
The Senior Project Manager is an Essential Personnel designation and may be required to work during emergencies affecting the University.
Oversee planning design construction permitting and commissioning for assigned projects.
Manage multiple major and major-minor projects (exceeding $2 million) in accordance with Facilities Management policies.
Coordinate work with architects engineers and contractors ensuring conformity to specifications.
Conduct design meetings manage project budgets and schedules review and negotiate guaranteed maximum prices coordinate bidding and subcontractor awards; review and approve invoices and contractor pay applications.
Review and coordinate the project schedule to include the construction phase ensuring milestones are attained. Review change orders architect and contractor payment requests and coordinate inspections for facility occupancy.
Inspect ongoing projects and provide project updates to internal and external stakeholders as required.
Assistance and Liaison
Assist university administrators and inter-institutional groups with specific construction or renovation problems.
Disseminate information regarding SUS/university rules policies and contracts.
Ensure all project communications align with established protocols and meet project delivery expectations.
Serve as liaison with university personnel contractors architects engineers and regulatory personnel. A well as the primary coordinator for the project overseeing progress in collaboration with architects engineers and contractors on behalf of the university.
Work collaboratively with other facilities management departments to ensure a smooth transition of the project into operations and maintenance.
Assist and advise Facilities Management committees and participate in the selection of design professionals for major projects and continuing services contracts if requested.
Documentation and Compliance
Review and analyze data and contractual documents including drawings specifications cost estimates and bids for accuracy.
Monitor construction in the field resolving discrepancies between construction and design intent and obtaining signoff from architect or engineer of record.
Review compliance with approved programs and applicable codes by consulting with relevant state agencies and departments.
Special Studies and Reporting
Facilitate special studies related to construction or renovation projects by coordinating with consultants as needed.
Collect and analyze data to support project management and improvement efforts ensuring that tasks requiring professional engineering or architectural expertise are handled by licensed professionals.
Project Accounting Responsibility
Review and approve payments to architects and contractors for projects up to $100 million.
Review and approve addenda change orders and field orders within designated contingency levels.
Subject to disciplinary action for gross negligence.
Confidentiality
Responsible for confidential information concerning design and construction projects including proprietary products methods and potential legal claims.
Frequent contact with information related to university operations and finances.
FAU Benefits and Perks:
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
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Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.Salary:
$95000 - $100000 per year.College or Department:
FM: Design and ConstructionLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some nights and weekends as needed.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time