Job Description
Project Manager (PM) manages projects from inception through design, bidding, construction, and closeout. This position is responsible to manage the work of Architects, Engineers, Builders, and other project consultants. It is this individual’s responsibility to ensure the requisite levels of non-resident and resident support from various technical support groups are scheduled and utilized in the support of capital projects. The PM is expected to have responsibility for directly managing a capital project(s) as well as monitor projects’ cost and schedule to meet or exceed the expectations of the client. The PM also acts as a liaison to the institution for Aramark and is responsible to collaborate with senior members of an institution to develop and implement strategic capital planning processes. This position values diversity by working effectively with people from different viewpoints and backgrounds.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage projects such as additions, refurbishments, remodels, and new construction on Client properties. Clients range from, but not limited to, higher education, healthcare facilities, business, industry, sports facilities, and resorts as assigned.
- Management would include schematic planning through design, construction and closeout. Manage diverse group of constituents to initiate and deliver projects of high quality, balancing budget and schedule parameters.
- Conduct feasibility analysis for project requests and prepare comprehensive project budgets and schedules.
- Coordinate technical activities on assigned projects.
- Solicit and review consultant and contractor proposals.
- Manage consultants and contractors to meet project parameters as contracted.
- Plan, schedule, and conduct project meetings during conceptual, design, and construction phases.
- Prepare and manage project programs, budgets, and schedules.
- Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, Aramark standards, and contract requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and provide creative solutions pertaining to engineering, design, and construction means, methods, and materials
- Expected to have basic technical engineering (mechanical, plumbing, electrical) knowledge and awareness of details in order to be able to recognize when problems are developing in the various disciplines, and to initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination among the internal and external participants and stakeholders.
- Manage collection and filing of information pertaining to planning, design, pre-construction, agency approvals, construction documentation, and closeout packages, for corporate and client records.
- Recommend appropriate design and construction legal documents and contractual terms and conditions.
- Coordinate project activities with client departments such as Facilities Management, IT, Public Safety, EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Development, Events, and Senior Administration to ensure all parties are well-informed and that work proceeds on schedule with minimal impact.
- Research, prepare, and present reports and presentations as requested.
- Coordinate project training, turnover, and close-out activities
- Maintain archival system including organization of documents electronically within web-based PM software.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated success in leading projects through planning, design, construction, and closeout
- Planning and scenario development experience
- Bachelor's Degree in architecture, planning, engineering, or construction-related program
- Experience in Higher Education, Healthcare, or Industrial markets a plus
Education
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors,