Senior Project Manager
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Employer: Villanova University
Industry: Administration
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number:
20244025S
Position Title:
Senior Project Manager
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
806-Project Management
Position Summary:
Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our university and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!
Why work at Villanova?
The Senior Project Manager proactively manages the design, engineering, legal, other professionals engaged in the planning, design and construction efforts necessary to implement large and small projects in the University's capital and maintenance programs for repair, renovation, improvement and new construction of facilities and major equipment. They are responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers and planning the project release.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager duties include but are not limited to planning, and developing a project idea (creative), assembling, and managing consultants required for the project (organized), monitor the schedule for progress and set deadlines, solving issues that arise, managing the budget, quality and safety of the project, ensuring stakeholders satisfaction and communicating clearly up and down the chain of command of all assigned projects.
Senior Project Managers are expected to manage larger or otherwise more complex projects with a high level of self-sufficiency and limited need for oversight and direction. Sr. Project Managers are also expected to mentor, train, and assist less experienced project management staff. Many of the projects will be completed in occupied facilities, so very close coordination will be required with the Schools and Departments. Responsibilities include representing Villanova to outside government entities such as Radnor Township, SEPTA , Penn DOT , etc. and making presentations to senior leadership, community groups and township boards and committees.
Additional Responsibilities:
B.S. required in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, construction management or Architecture or similar degree. Commensurate experience of 15 years or more may substitute for a technical degree. Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the planning, estimating, and supervising of construction and renovation activities. PE License or RA License desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to noise, confined spaces, dust, dirt, and the outdoor elements. Must be able to climb ladders, to bend and reach and to lift up to 60 pounds.
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date:
05/23/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band:
K
Job Classification:
exempt
Posting Number:
20244025S
Position Title:
Senior Project Manager
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
806-Project Management
Position Summary:
Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our university and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!
Why work at Villanova?
- Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events, and employee resource groups.
- Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
The Senior Project Manager proactively manages the design, engineering, legal, other professionals engaged in the planning, design and construction efforts necessary to implement large and small projects in the University's capital and maintenance programs for repair, renovation, improvement and new construction of facilities and major equipment. They are responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers and planning the project release.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager duties include but are not limited to planning, and developing a project idea (creative), assembling, and managing consultants required for the project (organized), monitor the schedule for progress and set deadlines, solving issues that arise, managing the budget, quality and safety of the project, ensuring stakeholders satisfaction and communicating clearly up and down the chain of command of all assigned projects.
Senior Project Managers are expected to manage larger or otherwise more complex projects with a high level of self-sufficiency and limited need for oversight and direction. Sr. Project Managers are also expected to mentor, train, and assist less experienced project management staff. Many of the projects will be completed in occupied facilities, so very close coordination will be required with the Schools and Departments. Responsibilities include representing Villanova to outside government entities such as Radnor Township, SEPTA , Penn DOT , etc. and making presentations to senior leadership, community groups and township boards and committees.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Proactively manages the completes design and construction efforts of assigned capital projects, both large and small. Responsible for client satisfaction, planning, programming, budgeting, scope definition, selection of design consultants, management of the design process, competitive selection of contractors, supervision of the construction contractor throughout the construction phase, quality assurance, and communications up and down the chain of command.
- The Senior Project Managers will take part in the Township approval process, including management of the required documentation effort, attending meetings and presentations to various Township Boards and Committees.
- Oversees the efforts of the Project Support Team in the design of small renovation projects and the administration of project bidding and budget management, including the specification of materials and equipment for select projects.
- Recommends approval/disapproval of change orders and processes contractors' and vendors' invoices, insurance certificates, etc. associated with design and construction contract management.
- Keeps informed and up to date with codes and ordinances to assure project compliance, including management of the efforts required to obtain certificates of occupancy.
- Assists the AVP in the preparation of the annual Capital Renewal Plan and Budget.
B.S. required in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, construction management or Architecture or similar degree. Commensurate experience of 15 years or more may substitute for a technical degree. Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the planning, estimating, and supervising of construction and renovation activities. PE License or RA License desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Superior communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university staff (administrative, faculty and staff clients), vendors, contractors, and with the local township (and other regulatory) authorities.
- Working knowledge of CAD , computer scheduling (e.g., MS Project or spreadsheet programs (preferably MS Excel), database programs, BlueBeam Revu, and PowerPoint at a minimum.
- Required to have a personal cell phone and provide the contact number to all managers and co-workers so that they may reach you when you are out of the office during normal working hours and in case of emergency.
Exposure to noise, confined spaces, dust, dirt, and the outdoor elements. Must be able to climb ladders, to bend and reach and to lift up to 60 pounds.
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date:
05/23/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band:
K
Job Classification:
exempt
Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: 20244025S
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Villanova
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