Project Assistant Jobs in Rome, NY (NOW HIRING)

Project Management and Oversight

• Serve as the College's representative to architects, engineers, contractors, and campus departments through all phases of planning, design, and construction.

• Oversee all project phases, providing regular reports on schedule, budget, progress, and required adjustments, ensuring completion on time and within budget.

• Develop and maintain project logistics plans, construction schedules, communication plans, cost estimates, and feasibility assessments.

• Attend and lead project progress meetings, providing Owner representation to ensure work scope and budget remain in conformance with project requirements.

• Review and evaluate change orders for acceptability, cost reasonableness, and budget impact.

• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, conflicts, and potential delays.

Planning, Standards and Contract Administration

• Coordinate with campus departments to establish project need, define work scope, and align objectives with institutional and long-range capital planning priorities.

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining campus-wide design and construction standards.

• Monitor contractor and consultant performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.

• Prepare and present project proposals, feasibility studies, and planning documents to campus partners as required.

Compliance, Safety and Closeout

• Ensure all projects comply with applicable building codes, safety codes, local and state regulations, and institutional policies.

• Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA standards and College safety requirements on all project sites.

• Ensure thorough project closeout documentation, including record drawings, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals, is collected, organized, and filed for use by Facilities Management personnel.

• Conduct post-project evaluations and incorporate lessons learned into future planning and execution.

• Foster a culture of cooperation, professionalism, and teamwork among Facilities Management staff, the college community, and all project stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• An Associate's degree combined with significant directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and professional experience, will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

• A Master's degree in a related discipline is considered a plus.

• Minimum five (5) years, seven (7)+ years preferred of progressive construction project management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage projects of significant scope and complexity.

• Experience in higher education, institutional, or public sector construction is preferred.

Certifications and Licensure

Required or must obtain within defined timeframe upon hire:

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Preferred or demonstrate commitment to pursue:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification(strongly preferred)

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA

• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA) License

Additional credentials considered a plus:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• LEED Accreditation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of construction project management principles, contract administration, and construction documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and construction-related statutes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills with the ability to assess and mitigate risk.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software.

• Knowledge of Procore construction management software is preferred.

• Familiarity with institutional capital planning and long-range facility master planning is preferred.