Construction / Project Manager 1

Have you managed renovation and new construction projects up to $100,000 in value? Are CONSTRUCTION Project Management and excellent organization skills your strong suits? IF YES, then Sodexo has an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager 1 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY. Our successful candidate will operate with excellent communication and follow up with our campus leadership requestors regarding project development, execution and completion. Competitive salary and Relocation Assistance is available for candidates who live more than 50 miles away (in the contiguous US).

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Design or Engineering is preferred and experience Budgeting, Estimating and Scheduling Construction Projects is required. Additionally, experience in interior design and furnishing selections is preferred. Our solution-oriented leader will earn our client partner's trust and follow up upon completion of projects and have strong design experience and AutoCAD/Revit expertise is preferred. Our final candidate will have experience developing scope of work and communicating complex projects to our client partners to achieve excellent customer satisfaction. 

Your leadership will drive decisions based on data and changing needs, and by building and maintaining strong client relationships to promote the Clients for Life philosophy. Our Hands-On Leader will partner with our Construction Manager 2 on all projects assisting with developing assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the projects. You will organize and direct construction personnel and ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time. The Construction Project Manager interacts with planning commissions and governing bodies, and coordinates costing estimation, contract negotiation and remodeling activities, manages professional, skilled trades employees.

Our leader is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline and will adapt plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. The Construction Project Manager’s decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans. Provides technical and professional guidance to employees, colleagues and the client. 

Key Responsibilities

• Experience managing renovation and new construction projects up to $100,000 in value
• AutoCAD/Revit expertise 
• Negotiate, prepare and issues subcontracts
• Ensure subcontractors understand expectations of the projects
• Hold self and others accountable for meeting key project metrics
• Review, interprets and acts within contract Terms and Conditions
• Earn our client partners trust them and follow up upon completion of projects
• Communicate positive and realistic expectations to the project team and client
• Develop project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects
• Acts as the primary onsite project leader for execution teams on assigned projects
• Develop cost estimates and sub-contractor scope documents and solicitations for bids
• Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required
• Manage risks and establish project recovery plans when required, resolves disputes independently
• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Sodexo standards
• Oversee project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques
• Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors
• Manage the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
• Perform cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance
• Ensure engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards
• Analyze construction budget reporting systems and project schedules to pro-actively address potential problems
• Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and scheduling changes.  

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Design or Engineering is preferred
• Experience Budgeting, Estimating and Scheduling Construction Projects
• General Contractor or other licensure and credentialing 
• Ability to effectively communicate up and down the spectrum
• Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills 
• Construction experience in food service in and university environments 
• Strong Personal Computer working capabilities (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Proficient in Project Management software, and financial accounting systems is a plus
• Advanced working knowledge of project scheduling and documentation techniques and processes
• Minimum of 1-3 years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry 
• Construction project management experience with new construction, renovations, infrastructure renewals
• Experience coordinating project activities between contractors, stakeholders, consultants and associated project teams and groups

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. 

At Sodexo, we offer Facilities Management positions in Corporate, Schools, Campus, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Facilities Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Make an Immediate Impact.
Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 150,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 13,000 client sites in North America. Sodexo partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by developing Facility Management service solutions that increase the effectiveness of their people, enhance their business processes and optimize their infrastructure, which deliver tangible outcomes.

Our client portfolio spans multiple markets across the nation including education, corporate services, healthcare and government services, which means we can offer a career full of variety, challenge and tremendous growth opportunities.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 3 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.