Syracuse University

Job # 041926

Department Code 31061-6057

Department Campus Planning, Design, and Construction (CPDC)

Job Title Senior Project Manager - Utilities

Location Syracuse, NY

Pay Range $89,000 - $99,000

Pay Determination

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours.

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Campus Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager – Utilities position will provide increased support and project management supervision in support of the campus framework projects present and future. They will Manage the planning, programming, design, and construction administration of technically diverse major maintenance, alteration, additions, renovations, preservation and new construction of university facilities. Responsibilities will be primarily related to utilities and distribution.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or related field.
• 8 years of relevant project administration/management experience. Utility construction experience is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across levels (verbal and written), collaborate, and pay attention to details.
• Utility construction (including site utilities and site restoration) experience required. Utility design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Project Development

• Support planning group in the completion of feasibility studies and the transition of feasibility studies into executable funded projects.
• Provide planning group with feedback on constructability, building and departmental particulars, and project approach to aid in project development.
• Work collaboratively with university utility related groups, consultants, municipalities and utility service providers, assist in the development of utility master planning documents, and lead the implementation efforts of individual construction projects.

Project Design

• Facilitates the design process for projects designed by university staff and consulting firms.
• Prepares Request for Proposals and oversees the consultant selection for assigned projects.
• Collaborates with University staff, architectural and engineering consultants, and client groups with the establishment of project schedules, and the development and review of construction documents.
• Assures input and review of construction documents from applicable University stakeholders and communicates feedback to the design team.
• Determines project schedule requirements. Establishes components of the project budget and manages the overall project budget.

Bidding and Contracting

• Oversee bidding, contractor selection and the purchasing process for owner provided material.
• Compile and distribute bidding documents, review bids, develop selection criteria where applicable, and documents selection with recommendation and justification documentation.
• Draft contracts using standard university agreements and ensure timely processing and execution of agreements.

Construction Administration

• Lead and manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and university staff through design and construction.
• Coordinate all aspects of construction administration to ensure proper documentation is processed and filed accordingly, i.e. requests for information, requests for proposal, change orders, field reports, testing results, applications for payment, etc.
• Lead and manage utility construction in a collaborative team with Physical Plant Utilities, Steam Station staff, University’s Utility Systems Engineer, and CPDC Utilities Manager.
• Coordinate projects closely with Physical Plant to ensure all necessary support services are in place, coordination of system or spatial outages are complete, and notifications are timely, and that construction activity does not impact adjacent operations or campus facilities.
• Communicate and Coordination with campus operations staffs to provide awareness of project scope, impacts on campus, and visual expectations.
• Receive feedback from these groups and modify execution accordingly. This group includes the following: DPS, Safety, EHSS, Parking and Transit, Housing and Food Services, Physical Plant, Office of Residence Life, Building Supervisors and Building Coordinators.
• Provide timely periodic reports to Associate Director for Project Management on projects status, to include construction schedule, budgetary status, and areas of uncertainty.
• Monitors the progress of construction to assure timely completion and desired level of quality.
• Coordinates the orientation and training of maintenance personnel related to the startup of systems and new equipment.
• Performs punch listing, obtains project closeout documents (O&M manuals, as built and record drawings).
• Closeout of project budget and ensures all project documentation is received and filed.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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Job Posting Date 05/28/2025

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