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Clinton, New York, This summer position will provide  exposure to project planning and construction management.   You will work collaboratively with team members, actively participating in discussions and supporting all aspects of the Project Management Lifecycle.   Responsibilities: Process submittals and gather/distribute information Attend project meetings and record meeting minutes Assist with the tracking and inspection of material deliveries Post RFI's, bulletins, ASI's, etc., to project documents Assist in obtaining and/or verifying field information (photos/field measurements) Assist in proposal review Perform project monitoring of construction activities Research existing drawings and files Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Project Management team Pay for Summer Employment is based on the current   Student Wage Guidelines , with hourly rates of $16.00, $16.25 and $16.50 available.

Springfield, IL, The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for the scope, budget, and schedule management, contract administration, design and construction, programming execution on assigned campus projects from conception to completion; Responsible for supervision of assigned project management staff as well as administration of the established planning, design, bid & award, construction, and post-construction phase services provided to the campus by Facilities Management for their projects and all assigned project managers; Accountable to the University for all assigned capital construction projects to him/her and also assigned to subordinate Project Managers, to ensure completing all projects on time, on budget and to a satisfied customer and to the expected quality parameters.   Provide Project Management skills and leadership: Supervise and lead design and construction execution for all assigned projects to self and to direct reports, including scope, budget, contracts, and schedule which have been established during the planning phase of capital projects. Responsibilities begin during the planning phase of projects and must participate during planning and design, development of project requirements, and selection of project consultants.  Supervise and lead assigned project management staff.  Supervise and manage procurement of construction services and construction execution including contract document(s) administration, budget and schedule management, and project closeout while maintaining the University's requirements for project quality, cost and time.  Assumes full accountability for the team's adherence to the procedures/protocol for administration of contract documentation, this includes: bond documentation, certificate of insurance documentation, review of draft documents required for approval by the Board of Trustees, review of contracts for contractors and architects/engineers, etc. Responsible for the quality and accuracy of all contract documents associated with their projects and their teams' projects as well as training and coaching their staff to have similar oversight and attention to detail on the projects.  Work with the Director of Capital Programs for Project Management to develop, review and implement Facilities Management policies and procedures related to project management and be fully accountable and responsible for their implementation.  Supervise and administer project conceptualization development with other professionals and administrators Coordinate activities with the Capital Development Board for design, construction, project delivery, and partnering. Supervise and lead the approved process for the selection of construction managers, and other contractors to be recommended for employment by the University or Capital Development Board. Direct the development of pre-construction and construction Professional Services Agreements for construction managers, and other contractors, and a standard format regarding the scope of professional services. Coordinate the scope of professional services required for each project with Project Managers and Associate Director(s). Ensure all projects are compliant with federal, state, and University rules and regulations affecting contract administration and procurement of professional services and materials and labor for new construction, remodeling, renovation, and minor repairs. Lead contract dispute resolution efforts with contractors and construction managers on all construction projects. Take corrective actions and make decisions as necessary to improve performance of delayed projects.  Utilize his/her best interpersonal skills to coordinate and mitigate multiple personal risks among several stakeholders.  Predict project risks and take the appropriate mitigating measures before they occur. Responsible for the health and safety of the university users and building occupants during construction. Utilizes the CMMS (Asset Essentials/Brightly) work order system to track work assignments and enter labor / materials for the Capital Programs department. Minimum Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field. Eight (8) years of commercial construction management experience.  NOTE: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.    Preferred Qualifications   Work in a University environment on design and construction projects. Work in a Health Care environment on design and construction projects. LEED experience and professional registrations. Master's Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.

Port Arthur, Texas, Employer: Bechtel Energy Inc.    Job Title: Area Field Planner   Job Requisition: B978.608.2   Job Location: Port Arthur, Texas   Job Type: Full Time   Duties: Maintain and update Primavera P6 Level 3 construction schedules, including logic relationships, activity sequencing, and critical path analysis. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Subcontracts, and Logistics teams to integrate discipline work scopes into the overall EPC schedule. Perform weekly and monthly progress measurement, including earned value updates, physical progress inputs, quantity tracking, and variance analysis. Conduct Work Front Analysis to identify available work, constraints, and resource needs to support construction execution planning. Prepare schedule reports, look-ahead plans, forecasts, and visual storyboard updates for area leadership, project management, and client review. Analyze schedule impacts related to delays, changes, trends, and field execution risks, and recommend mitigation or acceleration actions. Support manpower planning and resource loading in P6 to align labor requirements with work packaging, construction priorities, and forecast targets. May work at various unanticipated locations throughout U.S. Due to the nature of construction projects, work may be required at various unanticipated locations nationwide with relocation a possibility; however, the primary reporting location will be the Port Arthur, TX location with domestic travel limited to less than 10%.   Requirements: Must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering (any field) or related and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in an Area Field Planner related occupation. Position requires experience in the following: Developing and maintaining schedules using Primavera P6 and Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques; Creating and managing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and progress-tracking systems; Engineering and construction management principles for EPC-type projects; Quantity take-off, Estimation, and material management; Cost control, earned-value management, and financial forecasting methods; Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, design specifications, and technical documentation; Resource planning, manpower allocation, and productivity tracking; Risk-management techniques and identifying schedule or cost impacts; Coordinating activities between engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines; Developing, maintaining, and monitoring Level 3 CPM schedules for construction projects; Engineering work sequencing and integration of procurement and construction scopes into overall EPC schedules; and Analyzing comparative data such as scope, quantities, and hours between similar projects to support schedule optimization   Contact: To apply Email Resume to bechtelusjobs@bechtel.com. Must reference job B978.608.2.