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Senior Project Manager

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Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Senior Project Manager
Classification Title Associate Facilities Program Coordinator
Department Design and Construction
Posting Number P240057
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47762
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL4
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
Finally find real work/life balance and achieve carbon neutrality with us while you’re at it! University Facilities Design & Construction Department seeks an experienced Senior Project Management professional to lead a cohort of project management staff while also conducting project management work. Oversee an on-time, and within-budget delivery of multiple major construction projects simultaneously, while assuring the safe and unrestricted pursuit of the University’s overall mission. In this role, ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Supervise a project delivery team of approximately 3-5 professionals including project managers and project site representatives.
  • Serve as the single point of contact and responsibility for project related performance regarding safety, schedule, budget, quality, and communication.
  • Coordinate and communicate regarding a variety of projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
  • Work closely with University Procurement to process bids, award contracts, estimate costs, order materials and services, administer submittals, manage payments, and process changes to the project as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership to prioritize project work and forecast appropriate levels for staffing needs, project funding, and continuous improvement opportunities.


Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related degree with 3 years of experience in project management.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 7 years of experience in project management.
  • Demonstration of ability to write and manage project schedules and budgets from inception to completion preferred.
  • Supervisory experience recommended.
  • Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired including laboratory, and/or SUCF capital improvement projects.
  • New York State registration in architecture or engineering ideal. Certification as PMP, NYCCEO, and/or LEED or equivalent considered.
Physical Demands
Routinely completes field or project site visits and may have to climb stairs, ladders, or utilize other means to access particular areas of a project site during construction.
Salary Range $110,000 - $115,000
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
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Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information

Contact's Name Ashley Goolsby
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Administrative Assistant
Contact's Email agoolsby@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-8977
Posting Dates

Posted 02/15/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 02/29/2024
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 04/15/2024
References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. * What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents