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Facilities CPD Management
About the Department
Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicagothrough efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus andenvironment and provide superior client service to our communityincluding faculty, students, staff, neighbors, and visitors.
Job Summary
Reporting to a member of the Capital Project Delivery leadership team,the Senior Project Manager is responsible for providing professionalproject management and leadership on important projects related to theUniversity of Chicago\'s Research Laboratories and other scientificbuildings. These projects include new laboratory installations;modification to existing laboratories plus the installation andmodification of all ancillary utility, HVAC and other support systems.The position will also work closely with the University\'s researchdivisions and facilities services organization.
The job applies deep knowledge and specialized expertise to coordinateand execute all phases of large capital projects. Leads the constructionand renovation of physical assets and bringing assets online in the mostefficient and effective manner.
Responsibilities
Continually communicate between the Capital Project Delivery managementteam, the staff of Operations and Maintenance and all other Universityand departmental stakeholders to ensure a common understanding ofobjectives, resources, and priorities. Ensure client satisfaction byquality work and communication. Ensure that the project\'s programobjectives are met.
Define the roles and responsibilities of the project team. Develop themaster project schedule. Responsible for managing and maintainingproject budget.
Responsible for management of the construction process.
Manage the planning, design and execution of major capital projects byproviding project leadership, communication, coordination & conflictresolution to ensure project goals are met.
Manage a project portfolio that could range from a single large complexproject to a group of projects.
Support the department in pre-project planning activities, includingCapital Improvement Plan preparation, submittals & approval processes.
Manage projects from initiation through final project completion andcloseout.
Manage and be responsible for project budget, schedule, and procurementof design and construction services.
Provide leadership and drive progress of consultants to achieve expectedfunctionality, architectural design outcomes and recommend alternativesif needed to keep the project on schedule and within budget.
Facilitate timely decisions with campus representatives to reportprogress and issues impacting the project goals to stakeholders.
Take responsibility for timely and comprehensive communications with allproject stakeholders and the larger University community.
Ensure design and construction documents comply with projectrequirements including established FS processes and standards.
Facilitate timely review of contract documents throughout all phases ofthe project.Assure that comments are responded to and resolutions of thecomments are incorporated into the projects.
Facilitate timely reviews of accessibility, building, fire code, andhistoric preservation (where applicable) compliance to avoid delays tothe project.
Advocate with integrity for the University in contract negotiations.
Review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, technicalservice contracts, GMP submittals, bid documents, pay applications, inaccordance with University policy and FS processes.
Facilitate Departmental and University approvals as required.
Apply departmental project control processes for consistency, tomitigate ri ks, and to assure compliance with policies, rules andregulations as well as all applicable authorities having jurisdiction.
Senior Project Managers are considered working managers, in that theywill be expected to provide technical support to other Project Managersin addition to managing their own projects.
Primary project liaison with campus stakeholders, facility user groups,operations and University administration throughout the project toensure timely input, manage expectations, resolve conflicts andfacilitate decisions, deliver project on time and within budget and meetor exceed the programmatic and client goals and architectural vision forthe project.
Encourage strong user group involvement.
Testing of consistency and compatibility of design to end-user needs.
Develop prioritization of scope and design elements.
Document and define clear goals for the Project Team.
Ensure communication through all stakeholders using feedback anddirection.
Ensure that the project\'s design objectives and its integration withUniversity standards are met by reviewing des