Facilities Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The Facilities Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of capital and non-capital construction projects across Florida Polytechnic University. This position plays a key role in managing the design and construction of new, renovated, and existing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Initiate planning and project management strategies for the realization of the goals and objectives set forth by the University.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all internal and external participants and stakeholders.
• Cook up activities with vendors and suppliers and maintain relationships with them.
• Synchronize all operations required to successfully complete a project.
• Communicate relevant information to all team members.
• Keep track of all vendor purchase orders for those and determine the causes of any delays.
• Plan and coordinate project scheduling, budgeting, and administrative tasks.
• Support procurement activities.
• Manage small projects related to Campus Development and Construction, and serve as an assistant project manager as needed.
• Participate in continuous departmental process improvement.
• Develops, manages, monitors, and assures implementation of budgets, schedules, and program scopes within approved limits.
• Procures professional services for the realization of established goals.
• Establishes and develops scopes of work, budget, and schedule with user groups/stakeholders for approval.
• Analyzes information and draws inferences to prepare recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or architecture, or an appropriate area of specialization, or ten (5) years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree in engineering, construction, or architecture, or an appropriate area of specialization preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of construction delivery methods. Experience in effectively managing, supervising, and evaluating ongoing multiple major multi-million-dollar projects. Experience with Capital Projects. Experience in higher education projects/program support. Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, both internal and external. Ability to work different shifts as needed. Ability to lift over 50lbs. Ability to travel between job sites.

Normal Work Schedule

This is an exempt position. This position is essential. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, occasional overtime, on-call work, or emergency work on campus (including weekends and evenings) may be required.

Target Hiring Salary

$59,500-64,000, commensurate with experience.

Location/Work Model

Full-time/On-site

Diversity Statement

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

Florida Poly Benefits Information

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation. Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

Retirement

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information.

Other Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute 435.04.