Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager (SPM) reports to the Director of Facilities & Capital Projects and is primarily responsible for performing advanced construction project management services in support of the Onondaga Community College. The work is distinguished by taking a lead role for development, design, planning, and scheduling of campus facilities projects. These projects range from minor alterations and repairs designed to improve, repair, or enhance existing facilities to major remodeling, renovation, and new construction projects, both operating and capital improvements, providing oversight from design through construction.

This position possesses a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and has considerable latitude for taking the initiative for projects and supporting the Project Managers in their work. The SPM manages large, complex projects with a high level of expertise. The SPM will maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, employees, and the community; considering "accessibility" as a priority in all minor and major remodeling and renovation as well as new construction projects; providing project documentation to be shared with the campus community, consultants, contractors, and others; and continuously improving facilities project management processes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as principal project manager for complex renovation projects involving a variety of trades and multiple coordination needs from project initiation, through design, construction, to completion and building recommissioning using accepted project management methodologies.
• Proactively manages project risks that could impact timely and affordable construction/renovation project completion and take action to mitigate or avoid them.
• Oversees architectural/engineering services relating to new construction as well as remodeling and renovation of existing facilities.
• Works with campus "clients" to define project scope, design criteria, budget limitations, and other considerations.
• Develops estimates, prepares specifications, and provides drawings and documentation.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local building and related codes.
• Provides schedules, posts notices, and arranges for work group access.
• Develops material lists, obtains quotes, secures bids, drafts purchase requisitions and contracts.
• Reviews contractors' submittals, conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and communicates with clients, contractors, consultants, campus construction staff, and the campus community about the impact and progress of projects.
• Approves change orders and coordinates the various phases of construction and remodeling and renovation projects.
• Monitors project budgets and expenditures and maintains project records.
• Inspects all ongoing and completed work to ensure project details are completed as planned.
• Authorizes payment for services and closes out projects.
• Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, or related field and four (4) years of facilities project management experience; OR an associate degree in a related field with eight (8) years of experience in facilities, architecture and/or construction management or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated experience with and skill in current technology related to running design & construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in reading and understanding blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision or guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and to work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected delays.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate several major activities concurrently while analyzing and resolving specific problems.
• Skill in project management monitoring; in addressing changes in scope and budget and monitoring the schedule of the project.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project activities; establish project goals and objectives; exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; identify project risks and gaps.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare reports; communicate effectively with and supervise the work of contractors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with job costing, scheduling, estimating, AutoCAD, and project management software is desirable.
• Higher education and/or public bid design/construction experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

Additional Information:

• Salary range is: $80,526 - $96,631, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
• Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.

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Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.