Yale University

Assoc. Director Construction Project Management


PayCompetitive
LocationNew Haven/Connecticut
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 85434BR
      1. Manage and direct a wide variety of small, medium and large-scale, often complex building projects for new construction, major renovations and restorations. 2. Oversee the work of assigned Project Managers. Guide Project Managers to ensure conformance with established scope, schedule and budgets for assigned projects. 3. Review and monitor the PRC (Project Review Committee) and CPMG (Capital Program Management Group) process with assigned Project Manager to ensure funding milestones meet required timelines. Participate in preparations for Officers and Corporation meetings, as required. 4. Oversee the progress and quality of the construction documents developed by outside architects and engineers. 5. Participate in budget meetings with the CM/GC, architect and outside Estimating Services, as required. 6. Ensure that Yale standards are being met relative to contracting, bidding, construction budgeting, safety, EEO and CPM scheduling. 7. Facilitate positive relationships between project architects, consultants, building committees and staff members during design completion, procurement, construction and closeout on assigned projects. 8. Coordinate formal monthly project reporting process with project manager summarizing monthly status of assigned projects including safety, cost and schedule goals. 9. Closely monitor the Design and Procurement phase while assuring that the PM has; a. Worked with the team to develop cost estimates at each phase. b. Closed “gaps” in the construction documents between trades or within a constructed area and that open issues are resolved prior to bidding. c. Review the CM/GC procurement plan and schedule. Assure that bidders are properly pre-qualified. d. Effectively completed the Value Engineering/Value Management process. 10. Lead the effort to develop and deliver a construction safety program that will yield “world-class” safety results. 11. Assist the PM in the resolution of project-related technical, budget, and schedule conflicts between consultants, construction management firms, and sub-contractors to ensure that assigned projects meet or exceed all project goals and commitments. 12. Lead the development of required budget estimates and associated risk analyses. 13. Oversee the CM bidding and budget process. 14. Provide leadership and guidance to project management staff to ensure commitment to departmental goals and changes in policy and/or procedure. 15. Lead and develop project management staff through documentation of performance, coaching, counseling and mentoring to maximize performance. 16. Perform other tasks/initiatives, as assigned. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 10 years of related experience in the professional practice of construction management or engineering.
  • About the company

      92667 Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut.