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New Brunswick, New Jersey, Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Director of Project Services for RBHS Projects, coordinates and manages the activities of assigned medium to large-scale, complicated and/or fast-track capital construction projects from the planning and design stages through construction, occupancy and project closeout. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Manages and administers capital projects including all daily activities associated with: planning, budgeting, coordination/preparation of contract documents, project meetings, oversight of construction activities. Coordination of end user requirements, professional consultants, construction administration and end user occupancy. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is required. A minimum of ten (10) years of practical project management experience as an owner's representative. City: Piscataway State: NJ Physical Demands and Work Environment: PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 lbs. The ability and will to travel to and from the home office and Campus to Campus in central and southern New Jersey. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate Noise. Posting Number: 25ST1109

Greenville, North Carolina, Job Duties: The Laboratory Manager oversees instructional laboratory planning and setup; laboratory equipment specification, installation, and operation; and ensuring equipment availability for scheduled laboratory course sessions. Key responsibilities include designing fabrication solutions, overseeing equipment maintenance, and enforcing safety protocols for both research and instructional projects. Additional duties involve training users, managing inventory, and providing logistical support. The Laboratory Manager supports laboratory instruction and research by providing safety briefings to students and researchers in collaboration with instructors and principal investigators. The position does not have instructional responsibilities other than providing laboratory safety briefings as needed. The Laboratory Manager does not serve as an instructor of record, assign grades, or monitor student laboratory activities in place of the faculty laboratory instructor. Area #1: Instructional Support-50% 1. Safety and Risk Management : Manage laboratory safety protocols and risk assessments. Working with the Director for Laboratory Operations and instructors, design and implement safety systems to mitigate potential hazards and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. In collaboration with instructors, ensure students have received appropriate safety training. Develop emergency response plans for instructional operations and train laboratory users accordingly. 2. Laboratory Setup and Protocol Design: Collaborate with faculty to design experiments that match course content and support learning outcomes. Plan, setup, and breakdown instructional laboratories, ensuring that experiments are properly designed, and that equipment and materials are aligned with the learning objectives. Develop and implement laboratory procedures and experiment protocols, ensuring that safety, efficiency, and educational goals are prioritized. 3. Faculty Communication and Equipment Coordination : Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty regarding laboratory schedules, equipment availability, and instructional needs. Make decisions regarding the selection of equipment and materials based on the specific requirements of upcoming experiments, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently. Develop a flexible system for handling changes in scheduling or experimental needs. 4. Logistical Support and Supply Management: Proactively manage the logistical needs of each laboratory session, including the setup of equipment and preparation of materials. Ensure that the right tools and supplies are available in the correct quantities and that all equipment is in optimal condition. Area #2: Fabrication and Machining-50% 1. Safety and Risk Management: Manage laboratory safety protocols and risk assessments. Working with the Director for Laboratory Operations, design and implement safety systems to mitigate potential hazards and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Develop emergency response plans for fabrication operations and train laboratory users accordingly. 2. Custom Fabrication Support: Lead the design and fabrication of custom parts for research and course projects. Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to define project specifications, assess feasibility, and determine the most efficient methods of production. Utilize technical expertise to recommend material selection, design modifications, and fabrication strategies that optimize strength, durability, cost, and manufacturability. Make decisions on whether in-house capabilities can meet project needs or if outsourcing is required. 3. Training and Protocol Development: Develop and implement training programs for students, faculty, and staff on the safe and effective use of fabrication equipment, including industrial robots, CNC machines, mills, lathes, 3D printers, welding tools, and more. Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each piece of equipment and ensure adherence to best practices. Oversee the evolution of training protocols based on technological advancements and changes in research or project demands. 4. Equipment Management and Maintenance: Install, maintain, and repair fabrication and laboratory equipment within the College of Engineering and Technology ( CET ). Collaborate with faculty and supervisor to decide and select new equipment based on research or instructional needs and technological trends. Establish and enforce maintenance protocols to ensure consistent equipment performance and longevity. 5. Inventory and Resource Planning: Maintain an up-to-date inventory of fabrication materials, tools, and equipment. Make informed decisions on the procurement of resources based on usage trends and project requirements. Design inventory control systems to ensure the availability of necessary resources while minimizing waste and excess. Special Instructions To Application: East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and two years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Full time or Part time: Full Time Position Location (city): Greenville Position Number: 001161 Organizational Unit Overview: The College of Engineering and Technology ( CET ) is comprised of the departments of Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology Systems. Faculty and staff in the College provide high-quality graduate and undergraduate degree opportunities and research and service programs that enable students to achieve their career goals and that promote a strong, sustainable future for our region.

Syracuse, New York, Job Description: The Automation Engineer will be responsible for managing, engineering, direct digital controls ( DDC ) support for campus for card access, temperature controls, lighting controls, snow melt systems, and utility monitoring. This position will diagnose and troubleshoot building automation system and network issues to ensure campus systems are running at peak efficiency. Will work closely with engineering, consultants, information technology technicians, general contractors, and trades technicians. Be responsible for hiring, coordinating and directing sub-contractors on commercial construction applications.

Buffalo, New York, Position Title: Director of Residential Facilities Operations Posting Number: P250051 Employer: State Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 FTE: 1.00 Preferred Qualifications: A degree from an accredited institution in construction management, facilities management, engineering, or architecture. Experience in higher education facilities management. Designation as a Certified Education Facilities Professional Experience with working in a unionized environment. More than five years of progressive experience in facilities management, supervision, and administration in a medium to large complex organization.

New Haven, Connecticut, 1. Develops planning models based on the needs of department and institutional priorities. 2. Participates in the resolution of planning and technical conflicts and recommends cost effective options and approaches. 3. Ensures that institutional planning objectives and strategies are incorporated into departmental plans and projects. 4. Manages authorizations by preparing succinct presentations that distill complex project issues into distinct, clear options, thereby allowing for informed and timely decision-making. 5. Establishes priorities for the allocation of design resources. Provides information and recommendations on physical and comprehensive planning and design issues, large scale planning studies, and special facilities planning topics. 6. Manages and reviews the progress and quality of the work performed by outside and in-house consultants. Manages the work efforts of external architects and engineers. 7. Acts as the primary contact among project architects, other consultants various building committees, technical and operations groups, and staff members during the planning phase of the project. 8. Provides advice to ensure conformity with specifications, codes, regulations, and University Design Standards. Develops engineering and architectural program requirements. 9. Resolves conflicting issues with consultants, project scope, budgets and schedules. Develops overall project budgets including construction, consultant and other fees, furnishings and equipment, operations and testing costs. Manages the selection of consultants. 10. Ensures projects in the planning phase are completed within the approved budget and schedule, and conform to applicable codes and zoning ordinances. 11. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1:   Knowledge of architectural planning, design, and construction processes. Solid technical knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation for executive decision making (including ROI) and feasibility studies. Required Skill/ability 2:   Advanced team building skills. Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to make effective presentations to inform key stakeholders. Must possess strong business analysis and negotiation skills. Required Skill/ability 3:   Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, eBuilder, and construction scheduling software. Project cost management and experience with eBuilder, Procore, Unifier, Bluebeam REVU preferred. Required Skill/ability 4:   Significant experience in the preparation of project budgets, design and construction cost estimating and reconciliation and the development of project schedules. Required Skill/ability 5:   Ability to process multiple assignments, set priorities, and to lead third party contracted teams to meet objectives. Preferred Education:    Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management preferred. Five years' experience in project management for multiple project portfolios preferred. Previous experience with design and construction of multiple discipline science & technology building programs (or equivalent, e.g. medical facilities), preferred. Work Week:   Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title:   Planner University Job Title:   Planner - University Capital Programs Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:    Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management preferred. Five years' experience in project management for multiple project portfolios preferred. Previous experience with design and construction of multiple discipline science & technology building programs (or equivalent, e.g. medical facilities), preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Planning and seven years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Houston/Beaumont, Texas, Responsibilities: - Estimate projects by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. - Analyze and interpret project plans to determine the overall cost of construction. - Collaborate with superintendents, foreman, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate estimates. - Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing. - Utilize software such as Redteam, Bluebeam, Excel and Planswift (or other electronic takeoff software). for accurate cost estimation. - Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction process. - Prepare detailed reports outlining the estimated costs for labor, materials, equipment, and overhead. - Project Management duties including pre-planning, cost control, scheduling, submittals, rfi's and change proposals, if required Experience: - Proven experience in commercial construction management ranging from $1M - $50M. -Guiding Project Managers and Superintendents for Success Projects - Provide top tier Customer Service and detailed communications with clients, team members and trade partners - Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, methods and equipment. -Ability to Set, Track, and Manage: Estimates, Budgets, SOVs, Schedules and KPI's - Proficiency in using estimating software like Bluebeam, Excel and Planswift (or other electronic takeoff software). - Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing from vendors and trade partners. - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications accurately. - Strong understanding of cost control measures within the construction industry. Profit Sharing Project Bonuses Performance Bonuses