Construction Group Manager

Position Summary

The Director of Capital Project Management is seeking a highly skilled individual to work as a Group Manager in the Office of Capital Project Management at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC).

The individual will work for the Director to supervise and coordinate the renovation of public areas of all CUIMC campus buildings.

The work may also include minor cosmetic upgrades to non-public spaces, such as offices, conference rooms, etc.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a construction workforce team, and when needed, manage professional consultants or subcontractors.

The candidate will have overall accountability for the management and administration of the renovation projects to achieve both the functional goals and project success.

The selected individual will be required to work collaboratively with CUIMC Facilities Operations and Engineering, Public Safety, Telephone / Data and Space Planning to coordinate the renovation projects.

The selected candidate must prepare standard Columbia University procurement requisitions and will be responsible to manage daily on-site activities of the labor force including : effort reporting, daily work logs, labor supervision, and management.

The candidate will oversee the project scope and budget preparation and the selection and purchase of materials and finishes.

She / he will develop and manage schedules for all aspects of projects including : design, construction, relocation (if applicable) and coordinate / schedule pedestrian access to a project site.

He / she will prepare purchase requisitions, change orders and must keep current on processing vendor invoices for payment.

The candidate will create a record-keeping system of hard and electronic files (using Primavera Unifier) for all project-related correspondence, contracts, drawings, specifications, and other documents.

The candidate may also be required to perform light drafting and design services for cosmetic renovation projects. He / She must have a demonstrated experience with troubleshooting and developing cost-effective solutions.

The candidate may also have other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and technical direction for small to mid-sized renovation projects.
• Schedule projects in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Interpret and explain plans to the workforce team.
• Select and oversee workers who complete specific aspects of the project, such as painting or plumbing.
• Direct and supervise a labor force of approximately four to seven workers.
• Authorize and approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, and change requests.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects. Ordered and managed materials and general project supplies.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, cost tracking reports, and project schedules.
• Conducted project site meetings, addressing laborers' work progress, schedule reviews, and construction coordination. Processing monthly payment requests for subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Act as primary contact for all project-field activities. Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, scheduling, and performance.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the project site.
• Confer with the Director (or designee) and CUIMC Facilities Operations and Engineering to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Ensure all construction is in compliance with design specifications.
• Implement and maintain all site safety regulations and oversee the project site to ensure daily cleanliness and compliance with all EHS guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires a bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related experience or the equivalent in education and experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be a self-starter, organized and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in managing the renovation of interior public spaces and construction skills derived from operational construction experience is required.

A degree in architecture, engineering or construction management is preferred, in addition to training in scheduling (Primavera or Microsoft).

Experience in construction projects is preferred. Sound knowledge of construction management and project control is highly desirable.