Rfcuny

Project Director

New York, NY · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$180kDetected 30 days ago

Project ManagementBudgetingProcess ImprovementProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingConstruction Management

About the role

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

Direct a portfolio of high-value and complex capital design and construction projects.
Provide leadership for all phases of project development, including feasibility, programming, scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
Ensure successful turnkey delivery of projects using conventional, design-bid-build, CM at-risk, or other authorized delivery methods.
Identify project interdependencies, critical path issues, long-lead risks, and operational constraints, and implement mitigation strategies.
Develop conceptual project scopes, budgets, schedules, and implementation strategies to support capital planning and executive decision-making.
Lead or participate in the selection, procurement, and management of architects, engineers, consultants, construction managers, contractors, and specialty vendors.
Review scopes of work, fee proposals, qualifications, bid documents, procurement packages, and contract recommendations.
Design and Construction Management
Oversee design development and construction documentation to ensure compliance with approved program, budget, schedule, code requirements, and institutional standards.
Ensure assigned job site operations comply with design intent, specifications, quality requirements, and approved schedules.

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, cost control, construction administration, and project closeout.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, NYC and New York State codes, procurement requirements, and agency approval processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in design and construction management, including substantial experience managing complex capital projects in a senior project management or leadership role.
Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, contract administration, and public-sector project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and to work effectively under deadline pressure.

Master's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, public administration, or a related field.
New York State Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license.
PMP or comparable project management certification.
Experience working with City and State agencies, boards, public authorities, and regulatory entities.
Strong leadership experience supervising project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with capital planning systems, cost estimating platforms, scheduling tools, and construction/project management software.
Core Competencies
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

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