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Project Manager, Laboratory and Building Construction Management - Arts & Science

🇺🇸 New York, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $165K - $175K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

New York University is hiring a Project Manager, Laboratory and Building Construction Management - Arts & Science. The role involves providing technical advice on architectural and MEP design documents, coordinating with various university departments, and managing construction-related activities for academic and research facilities.

Highlights

  • Provide technical oversight and advice for architectural and MEP design documents.
  • Collaborate with NYU Facilities, Construction Management, and Safety offices on project issues.
  • Interview contractors and vendors for construction estimates and recommend repairs and maintenance.
  • Support space management, capital planning, and compliance with local building codes.
  • Manage operations, maintenance, and design aspects of research laboratories, including animal research labs.
  • Required skills include AutoCAD, word processing, database management, and strong interpersonal communication.
  • Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree and experience in higher education.
  • Annual base salary ranges from $165,000 to $175,000 USD.
  • Work involves liaising with internal units and external agencies to resolve facilities-related problems.

Project Manager, Laboratory and Building Construction Management - Arts & Science Full Description

Position Summary: 
Arts & Science is seeking an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer for the position of
Project Manager, Laboratory and Building Construction Management. The Project Manager assists the Director, Laboratory and Construction Management on all Arts & Science. Provide technical advice to architectural & engineering consultants. Review all architectural and MEP design documents. Advise NYU Facilities and Construction Management (FCM) on MEP related issues. Interview contractors and vendors for estimates on construction work and products. Provide recommendations and estimates for repairs and maintenance. Act as a liaison to NYU Office of Construction Management, Research and Laboratory Safety, Building Life Safety and Compliance, and Facilities Maintenance for academic facilities, Arts & Science departments and outside engineers and architects. Coordinate and resolves facilities related problems in teaching and research labs. Qualifications: 
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical or electrical design experience.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in higher education

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated understanding of space management and capital planning principles and familiarity with local building codes and regulations. Familiarity with operation, maintenance, and design of research laboratories (including animal research labs) and familiarity with installation of scientific equipment. Demonstrated experience in Auto CAD, word processing and database management systems. Demonstrated ability in identifying and implementing creative solutions to complex problems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, university units, and external agencies. Additional Information: 
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $165,000.00 to USD $175,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. 

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