Construction Project Manager Level 3 (Temp Due To Exam)

General Duties

Oversees one or more aspects of the planning, execution, and completion of the design and construction of capital building projects and specialized construction at a Campus or University setting.

Manages projects for renovation and/or maintenance of existing facilities.

Develops quality standards and monitors performance.

Incorporates University procedures and standards such as safety and CUNY design standards.

Maintains compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and CUNY standards.

Applies project management procedures and standards using appropriate methods and technologies.

Communicates effectively with all project participants.

Mets standards for performance (time, cost, quality).

Enters, maintains, and accesses information in computer-based systems, such as project management systems, work order systems, inventory and timekeeping systems, and financial systems of various kinds.

Performs work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperature conditions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working in close spaces as necessary to advance project(s).

Work may require driving to work locations.

About the Role

CUNY is committed to hiring qualified staff members who represent the diversity of our community.

The full specification is available on our web site at this link.

Contract Title

Construction Project Manager

FLSA Exempt

Fully Exempt

Campus Specific Information

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone's responsibility."

This position is temporary until the establishment of the eligible Project Manager Civil Service list.

Baruch College is ranked among the region's and nation's top colleges with over 23,000 students; considered one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the United States; and is composed of five buildings containing 1.47 million square feet of space and a public plaza.

Baruch College Campus Facilities has over 140 administrative, professional, custodial, and trades staff. The Facilities Planning Office within the Campus Facilities is responsible for the College's planning, design, and construction projects. The Office also manages the space programming; enhancements and renovations throughout the campus; the annual capital plan submission; and signage. The Office is supported by the University Assistant Architect, Interior Designer, Project Manager and others.

Assignment Level 3

Responsible for the overall management of complex project(s) within a Campus or University setting. In addition to work performed at Level 1 & 2, typical duties include:

• Managing the ongoing Capital Projects with an emphasis on mechanical systems.
• Working with Archibus, AutoCAD and various Microsoft software platforms.
• Advising and making recommendations on internal and Capital project needs, options, and functional requirements while keeping campus operations running.
• Developing scope of project, working with technical resources to develop conceptual estimates and schedules.
• Selecting consultants for major construction projects representing Baruch College.
• Reviewing reports, drawings and assessments and communicating findings to management and outside agencies, assuring important issues are addressed.
• Informing contractors of relevant information and conditions, and reviewing contractor compliance with regulations such as prevailing wage rates, environmental compliance, postings, and University standards.
• Directing internal and external staff involved in construction project activities.
• Analyzing Value Engineering (VE) proposals and making recommendations to incorporate appropriate (VE) proposals into project.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma and six years of experience, in one or more of the following:
• Planning, administering or expediting architectural/engineering design and/or construction of a non-industrial building to be occupies by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy.
• An associates degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture with four (4) years of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy.
• An associates degree in engineering, landscape architecture or a related field with two (2) years of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy.
• An associates degree in architecture with 1 year of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy.

Knowledge of English Language

Sufficient to carry out the activities described in this specification.

Additional Requirements

• For Level 2: candidates must have at least one additional year of experience in one of the following:
• Supervision of employees within a construction project.
• Supervision of a construction project.

• For Level 3: candidates must have at least one year of experience above and beyond Level 2 (i.e., a total of two additional years' experience in project and/or personnel supervision).

Compensation

• New Hire: $109,275*
• Incumbent: $123,483

This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

Benefits

• CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.
• Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.
• Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits.
• Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

How To Apply

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.

Closing Date

August 04, 2026

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.

Application Instructions

Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.