Planning, Design and Construction Project Manager

Planning Design and Construction Project Manager

Vice President for Capital Planning Construction & Operations and CSO AVP for Capital Planning and Senior Project Manager

Manages capital projects from concept to completion with a primary focus on the planning design and construction administration phases of a project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning design review of construction documents bidding award and construction administration as needed.

Assist the Senior Project Manager AVP for Capital Projects and Vice President for Capital Projects as needed.

• Manage as needed and provide general assistance in planning and programming design bidding budget preparation scheduling managing construction projects and related activities.

• Coordination and interaction with NYBG staff; architects; engineers; contractors; construction managers; consultants; public agencies.

• On-site inspection and direction of construction that is typical of construction administrative services close observation of all aspects of projects from initiation to completion as needed. Management and coordination of consultants and contractors as needed.

• Licensed Engineer or Architect preferred with a focus on technical skills including materials utilities and infrastructure. Must have experience in designing and executing both small-scale in-house design projects from design through construction and also the management of consultant teams designing large projects on the gardens behalf.

• Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in performing design and construction project management work including planning administering managing coordinating and expediting both large- and small-scale projects. Experience must include the monitoring and supervision of multi-disciplinary consultant design and/or construction management teams inclusive of construction document preparation pre-construction reviews design and construction scheduling construction administration and post-construction tasks.

• Experience with public facilities and cultural institutions preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications bid documents and knowledge of Design and Construction Contracting.

• Thorough understanding of Construction Practices with construction phase experience including the submittal shop drawing review process and on-site inspections.

• Excellent communication skills- verbal graphic and written; problem solving skills; organizational skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Excellent computer skills- AutoCAD Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Photoshop Illustrator In-Design and Adobe Acrobat software.

• Advanced degree LEED or SITES Certification preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Stand and sit for long periods use hands handle tools use motorized/heavy equipment climb ladders climb stairs balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under moderate and loud work conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; occasional early mornings evenings and weekends based on projects.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $110000-$127000

Benefits:

• 20Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department atemailprotected.

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