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Yale University

Construction Project Manager - YSM

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540

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Overview

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $165,750.00 Position Focus

The Construction Project Manager will focus on delivering Yale's complex capital projects and renovations across academic, research, and administrative facilities. Reporting to an Associate Director of School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and West Campus Capital Programs, the Project Manager manages and leads a diverse team of third-party contracted firms in the delivery of a portfolio of high-quality capital projects on time and on budget, with a high regard for job site safety. The expected project manager’s assigned portfolio includes 10-20 projects in the range of $25 to $100 million. With both project and program-level perspective, the project manager will deliver the design and construction of assigned projects and effectively manages and engages with project stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction through successful building turnover to operations, consistent with the goals and priorities of the University and assigned team. Responsibilities 1. Manages the 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. 2. Works closely with the stakeholders within the Facilities and Campus Development organization and University leadership to develop, document and maintain financial projections for individual projects to support and provide input to the Long-Term Capital Plan (LTCP). 3. 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. 4. 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 and deadlines, and established program goals for quality, cost, schedule, and safety. 5. Provides leadership in database reporting and analyses for use in decision-making by all stakeholders, utilizing the University’s designated project management database platform. Required Skills And Abilities Experience in the preparation of project budgets, design, and construction cost estimating reconciliation, and the development of project schedules. Proven ability to manage multiple complex construction projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, adherence to schedule, and budget controls. Experience with construction and renovation projects in occupied buildings with minimal disruption to operations. Strong technical knowledge of building systems, and construction methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate between architects, engineers, contractors, and institutional clients. Ability to process multiple assignments, set priorities, and to lead third party contracted teams to meet objectives. Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to make effective presentations to inform key stakeholders. Knowledge of architectural planning, design, and construction processes. Solid technical knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation for executive decision making (including ROI) and feasibility studies. Must possess strong business analysis and negotiation skills. Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bluebeam REVU, Trimble Unity, and construction scheduling software, including MS Project/Oracle Primavera P6 preferred. Preferred Skills And Abilities Experience with laboratory projects, technical MEP systems, and construction in occupied buildings in higher education settings is a plus. Preferred Licenses Or Certifications Professional Engineering or Project Management Professional Registration or Certification (P.E., P.M.P.), OSHA 30 Certification, or USACE CQCM Certification. Principal Responsibilities Collaborate closely with assigned Yale 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 Yale 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 Yale’s 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 exceed all project goals/commitments. For Projects above $4MM, 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 other associated project documentation. Review and approve monthly billings and update cash flows. Build the electronic archive of project documents in accordance with Yale policies and procedures. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Six or more years related experience in the professional practice of Construction Management. Original Job Posting Date 10/02/2025 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (P6) Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model

Location 127-153 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions. Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Higher Education

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