Project Manager

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Project Manager
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	IPO-Project Services
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Project Manager for the The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the guidance of the Department Head/Director, the Project Manager coordinates, develops, designs and budgets renovation projects throughout the University. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Interfaces with a dynamic team of University technical staff including project management, maintenance, safety, controls, commissioning and utilities groups to ensure that projects are implemented properly from conception through final acceptance. Runs anywhere from 5 - 15 projects in various stages of Design and Construction with minimal supervision from the Director. Ensures projects are in compliance with applicable construction codes as well as state and federal laws and university standards. Needs to be highly motivated, organized and persistent with follow up to keep project on schedule and under budget. Responsible for millions of dollars of design/construction work per year.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	86471.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	107785.00
Annual Maximum Salary	129099.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field. A minimum of five years of experience in the industry as a project manager, architect or engineer.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid driver's license would be required for this position in order to travel for business demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to coordinate and execute multiple, simultaneous projects, anticipating project needs. and maintaining effective communication with all involved parties throughout the process. Must possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be familiar with the design and construction process.
Preferred Qualifications	A New Jersey Architecture or Engineer license
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Buzzsaw, AIM work management system, RIAS
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST3340
Posting Open Date	12/21/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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