Project Manager | The New School - Military Veterans

Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, this position assists with all capital projects. Responsibilities include managing construction projects, scope of work development, monitoring of project schedules, furniture procurement and installation, managing construction budgets, and project closeout. The Project Manager ensures that projects are delivered in accordance with approved budgets, schedules, and quality standards.  The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applicants from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with Space Planning and the end users to develop specifications and construction requirements necessary for the intended space needs. Assist in development of project budgets; assist in monitoring and preparing regular reports and schedule compliance. Manages the implementation of capital construction projects and performs technical architectural design and construction-related services for a broad range of project sizes and complexity, for the entire span of a projects duration, from site studies to occupants move-in. Manage and liaise with design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors.  Ensure that contractors adhere to all design specifications; monitor all construction activities; Acts as liaison and coordinator with design consultants, contractors and multiple user and community groups. Reviews construction documents and supervises quality of construction work. Participate in selection of the design professionals necessary for each construction project.  Assist with development of bid documents (RFPs, floor plans, shop drawings, etc.). Maintain effective communication with all involved parties throughout the design and construction process. Identify furniture needs, procurement of furniture, and coordinate installations. Facilitate exterior and interior signage updates across campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in construction, project management, interior design, or a related field. Strong project management skills and familiarity with all stages of a construction project, from design to closeout. Fluent with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office Suite.  Familiarity with interior design, FFE, procurement processes. Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work in a fast-paced, continually adapting work environment; anticipates and effectively handles change; demonstrates willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions. Ability for effective and sound decision making; excellent organizational and time management skills; interpersonal and customer relations; written and verbal communications; problem solving and analytical skills; and a proven ability to work in a client-service environment. Must be a team player as well as self-driven that can perform in an autonomous environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional license. Direct construction management experience in higher education or institutional environment. PMP certification. WORK MODE Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice . Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions. #LI-HYBRID SALARY RANGE $100,00 - $115,000 annually We look forward to receiving your application!