The Facilities Management Project Manager provides management for all sizes of projects that are within the department’s scope of responsibility, including complex repair and maintenance, remodeling and construction from design to close-out. This full-time, benefits-eligible position ensures that projects are delivered on-time, within budget and executed smoothly, while minimizing disruption to the campus. The individual reports to the associate vice president for facilities management and serves as a member of the Facilities Management Leadership Team, and performs their duties in a way that promotes a positive work environment, which is inclusive and welcoming, collaborative, focused on achieving the College’s/department’s goals, and encourages a one-team approach.

Responsibilities

• Conducts facility assessments to identify needed repairs and improvements, working with the Maintenance Manager to maintain a current record of building conditions
• Assists AVP in preparing Operating Capital Budget including schedule and cost estimates
• Develops plans and creates specifications for various projects; estimates costs, requisitions materials, and equipment, and coordinates contracted work
• Prepares RFP documents and manages the vendor selection process
• Communicates project updates and coordinates scheduling needs with internal customers
• Works with internal customers to discuss space needs, remodeling and construction requests. Resolves problems and offers recommendations with estimates
• Ensures compliance with building, life-safety codes, and barrier-free standards
• Monitors progress and follows up to ensure quality, cost control, and user satisfaction
• Manages start-up/commissioning, prepares close-out documents, and develops preventative maintenance plans for all implemented projects.
• Prepares energy savings estimates and rebate applications, as well as other studies
• Works with Maintenance Manager to improve project hand-off to trades staff, including developing preventative maintenance programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of seven years of experience in a related field.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate many of the following qualities:

• PMP Certification preferred
• Proven success with complex project management including contracted services
• Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient MS Office suite, including Project and web-based applications (CMMS)
• Experienced with preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, and keeping financial records
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Ability and willingness to hold contractors accountable for cost, quality and scope of work
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts to support a sense of belonging for all and a working understanding, or willingness to learn, of current issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
• Commitment to engage in continuous improvement of skills
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and a driving record in accord with College policy.
• Committed to sustainable plant operations
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours when needed
• Physically able to perform all trades related tasks. See also “Physical Requirements” of the job.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a selective, nationally known liberal arts college offering students a personalized, integrated undergraduate experience known as the K-Plan that interweaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum with individualized research and experiential educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is one of 40 dynamic Colleges That Change Lives, a group of 40 colleges that excel at developing potential, values and initiative, and provide the foundation for success beyond college. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 225,000 that supports four college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.