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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20244025S Position Title: Senior Project Manager Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 806-Project Management Position Summary: The Senior Project Manager proactively manages the design, engineering, legal, other professionals engaged in the planning, design and construction efforts necessary to implement large and small projects in the University's capital and maintenance programs for repair, renovation, improvement and new construction of facilities and major equipment. They are responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers and planning the project release. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Project Manager duties include but are not limited to planning, and developing a project idea (creative), assembling, and managing consultants required for the project (organized), monitor the schedule for progress and set deadlines, solving issues that arise, managing the budget, quality and safety of the project, ensuring stakeholders satisfaction and communicating clearly up and down the chain of command of all assigned projects. Senior Project Managers are expected to manage larger or otherwise more complex projects with a high level of self-sufficiency and limited need for oversight and direction. Sr. Project Managers are also expected to mentor, train, and assist less experienced project management staff. Many of the projects will be completed in occupied facilities, so very close coordination will be required with the Schools and Departments. Responsibilities include representing Villanova to outside government entities such as Radnor Township, SEPTA , Penn DOT , etc. and making presentations to senior leadership, community groups and township boards and committees.Additional Responsibilities: Proactively manages the completes design and construction efforts of assigned capital projects, both large and small. Responsible for client satisfaction, planning, programming, budgeting, scope definition, selection of design consultants, management of the design process, competitive selection of contractors, supervision of the construction contractor throughout the construction phase, quality assurance, and communications up and down the chain of command.The Senior Project Managers will take part in the Township approval process, including management of the required documentation effort, attending meetings and presentations to various Township Boards and Committees.Oversees the efforts of the Project Support Team in the design of small renovation projects and the administration of project bidding and budget management, including the specification of materials and equipment for select projects.Recommends approval/disapproval of change orders and processes contractors' and vendors' invoices, insurance certificates, etc. associated with design and construction contract management.Keeps informed and up to date with codes and ordinances to assure project compliance, including management of the efforts required to obtain certificates of occupancy.Assists the AVP in the preparation of the annual Capital Renewal Plan and Budget. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. required in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, construction management or Architecture or similar degree. Commensurate experience of 15 years or more may substitute for a technical degree. Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the planning, estimating, and supervising of construction and renovation activities. PE License or RA License desired. Preferred Qualifications: Superior communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university staff (administrative, faculty and staff clients), vendors, contractors, and with the local township (and other regulatory) authorities.Working knowledge of CAD , computer scheduling (e.g., MS Project or spreadsheet programs (preferably MS Excel), database programs, BlueBeam Revu, and PowerPoint at a minimum.Required to have a personal cell phone and provide the contact number to all managers and co-workers so that they may reach you when you are out of the office during normal working hours and in case of emergency. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Exposure to noise, confined spaces, dust, dirt, and the outdoor elements. Must be able to climb ladders, to bend and reach and to lift up to 60 pounds. Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 05/23/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience. Salary Band: K Job Classification: exempt References Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?Higheredjobs.comLinkedInGlassdoorChronicle VitaeAcademic KeysPA CareerLink/JobGatewayProfessional Affiliation/Trade WebsiteDiversity Association/Publication WebsiteAdvertisement in Academic or Professional PublicationReferred by a current employeeReferred by a friend, family member, or former employeeHeard about it at a conference or career fairBrowsing the Villanova websiteCabrini University employeeOther * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. 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