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Princeton, NJ, US, 08544, Capital Project Scheduler, Facilities Construction US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2024-19111 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant Princeton University Overview The Capital Project Scheduler (CPS) will provide technical expertise and substantial construction industry experience in all matters related to the practical, accurate construct of large capital project construction CPM schedules. The capital project scheduler will also be responsible for the development and implementation of best-in-class technical analysis processes that provide department managers critical insight and reporting that highlights schedule logic, work progress, variances, stacking of trade work, and clear identification of potential risks and subsequent risk mitigation planning. Reporting to the Associate Director, Project Controls within the Office of Capital Projects (OCP), the capital project scheduler will oversee a Project Associate who maintains the OCP Oracle P6 EPPM cloud scheduling platform which serves as the centralized environment for third party Contractors and University staff to develop and consume schedule files and P6 templated reports. The Facilities organization has long hosted a centralized P6 scheduling environment that is used for the creation of preliminary pre-construction capital planning schedules as well as monthly progress construction updates. It is in this, cloud P6 environment, where third party contractors develop and maintain project CPM schedules. The CPS will, in ways exemplified below, work closely with the Project Associate to refine and enhance the P6 platformâ™s: Organizational structure (OBS, EPS, WBS). Project templates Code structures (Project, Activity) Schedule quality analysis Templated reports (Variance, Critical Path, Stakeholder focused, Resource distribution). Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities: Serve as industry leading expertise in the Oracle P6 EPPM scheduling environment and provide expert level CPM schedule analysis and reporting across the project portfolio. Build preliminary/conceptual schedules inclusive of activities, logic, durations and based on assumptions developed through working with OCP project teams Engage directly and routinely with third party contractorâ™s scheduling representatives to ensure best-in-class P6 scheduling techniques and protocols are being utilized. Provide comprehensive (technical and qualitative) review third-party contractorsâ™ schedules for all aspects of accuracy, including completeness of representation of work activities, logic, duration, and provide assessment to OCP project teams, in particular with respect to contractorsâ™ schedules used for basis of contract agreements (e.g. Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements). Provide experienced leadership and analytical support to project teams for all project schedules related specifically to schedule health, reasonability of assumptions, change management and risk mitigation. Review and correlate in-situ work to project schedule status for confirming accuracy of monthly project schedule updates provided by third-party contractors, as well as provide reporting and guidance to project teams for ensuring accuracy of monthly project schedules compared to work in place. Maintain an accurate and detailed awareness of project statuses across the entire portfolio. Provide timely, clear, and accurate reports and commentary to the ADPC that describes current statuses, floats paths, risk severity, delay mitigation measures and an informed narrative as to likely outcomes; ability to recognize concerns with monthly schedule reporting provided by third-party contractors. Maintain the P6 database as a single source of schedule truth as it relates to project and collaborate closely with stakeholders/audiences who benefit for consuming schedule information. Facilitate schedule review meetings and workshops to communicate schedule status, discuss issues, and drive resolution of scheduling conflicts; ability engage with all project team members (both external and internal) in order to review and assess âœproject health❠from design/construction administration, construction, project management viewpoints. Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track. Ensure the timely distribution of a variety of monthly reports targeted at internal administrative audiences. Actively solicit participation from other stakeholders who would benefit from expanded use of the P6 data and reporting. Find opportunities for data integration with other stakeholdersâ™ systems. Provide effective, strategic training and developmental support for OCP staff, including both project management and construction management staff, and as required for career advancement of the Project Associate role. Expand a network of P6 scheduling vendors and consultants that might be used on University projects. Provide guidance and mentorship to the Project Associate on best practices, techniques, and tools for effective schedule management. Other duties: Function as the Departmentâ™s representative on committees and task forces of the University, external regulatory agencies, and other organizations in all matters related to the status of projects and their critical relationships. Develop and maintain training materials and make effective presentations to groups with disparate levels of technical knowledge of design and construction. May serve on various University committees. Identifies elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. During onsite inspections, may perform examinations of installed products. Qualifications This position will bring in depth industry project scheduling experience and insightful context to bear through direct engagements with university project managers, A&E firms, and the third-party Contractors that are responsible for the detailed scheduling and overall delivery of projects. This engagement will require strong personal initiative in the following areas: Rapidly acquire an intimate knowledge of the critical project activities, logic and duration for those activities that normally fall outside the control of the Contractor or AE such as: Capital planning priorities, land use, regulatory, governance approvals (financial and other), internal University reviews, final commissioning/acceptance, and turnover to operations Interface and dependence on work provided by entities other than Contractor, including utility providers, University Facilitiesâ™ entities, etc. Requirements and time required for testing and inspections performed by University Facilitiesâ™ entities, end users, or the state/local municipality. Develop an understanding of precedent University project deliveries, their durations, challenges, and successes to reconcile against, and inform, the assumptions being made in current and future project schedules. Validate, to the greatest reasonable extent, the activities, logic and durations assumptions being made by our project teams as they build upon preliminary schedules to develop detailed project schedules. The CPS will engage with the Associate Director of Project Controls, who is a strong internal estimating/quantity survey resource, and the third-party contractor estimator to understand each projectâ™s construction quantities/complexities. The CPS shall use industry metrics which relate building quantities to productivity to validate schedule duration assumption as well as provide, and or evaluate provided, estimates of labor required to meet anticipated schedule durations. MINIMUM Qualifications: Bachelorâ™s degree in engineering, construction management or architecture. Minimum of 8+ yearsâ™ experience as manager of an enterprise scheduling environment with multiple, complex projects. Firsthand knowledge in the development of CPM schedules with assumptions for logic duration based on system specific productivity metrics and workflow. Experience in project management of software application development and/or integration. Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and draw actionable insights. Requires strong leadership and team building skills. Ability to identify process gaps, breakdowns in workflows and create, with the input of stakeholders, alternative solutions that will improve the work product. Demonstrated proficiency in: Primavera P6 EPPM, Autodesk BIM suite (ACC Build, BIM360 Next Gen, Glue and/or Field), PMWeb or similar collaborate web-based project management software (Procore, E-Builder, PlanGrid). Preferred Qualifications: Certification in project management (PMP) and/or scheduling (PSP) Primavera Advanced Training Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PI241015975

Princeton, NJ, US, 08544, Manager, Maintenance Infrastructure US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2024-19097 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant Princeton University Overview As a key member of the Facilities Operations leadership team reporting to the Director of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Manager, Infrastructure Maintenance and Construction provides high-level support by leading, managing, planning, organizing, and administering a work unit which supports the universityâ™s civil infrastructure consisting of over 200 miles of underground utilities and four million square feet of roadways, walkways and plazas. Responsibilities include providing direct and indirect leadership and supervision to at least one direct report and an in-house team comprised of hourly casual union labor from three labor unions (Local 9, Local 172, and Local 825) that expands, and contracts as needed, typically ranging from 30 employees in the off season to more than 60 employees during peak activities. The work consists of both routine and emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, end of life replacement and new construction. The Manager fosters a culture that incorporates the core values of Facilities (teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability) and places high value on customer service, workplace safety, and the use of technology to support the department and campus mission. The Manager also maintains strong communication and relationships with campus peers and partners, tailoring the operational resources and processes to meet and exceed customer expectations. During absences, or as necessary, the Manager may assume interim responsibilities of the Director. NOTE: This is a five year term role. Responsibilities Leadership and Management â“ provides direction, focus, guidance, motivation, support, prioritization, and oversight for assigned management, supervisory, and front-line staff. Develops programs, processes, and procedures that result in a high-level of organizational performance and effectiveness; is responsive to directives from senior leadership and superiors; supports the unit, department, and institutional goals; and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Provides for the professional training and development of employees. Ensures that workplace culture is inclusionary; enforces rules; holds subordinates accountable for effectiveness, efficiency and personal conduct; conducts effective employment searches and provides hiring recommendations; participates in the administration of discipline as needed. Provides leadership to a variety of safety programs and processes, including Departmental Safety Committee, stand-alone programs such as Lock Out / Tag Out, Confined Space, trench safety, hearing conservation, and others. Collaborates with Environmental Health and Safety, and the Facilities Operations Safety Committee to ensure departmental compliance with all safety policies, rules, and procedures. Proactively manages maintenance budgets for assigned work units; ensures funds are allocated in accordance with university policy; develops and reviews budgetary controls and summary reports. Maintenance and Repair Operations â“ responsible for implementation and management of an effective and efficient infrastructure maintenance repair program, including a preventive maintenance program. Develops, implements, and monitors administrative and technical control processes to ensure the reliable operation of underground utility and campus mobility infrastructure. Develops, implements, manages, and provides oversight to programs and work practices that ensure a high degree of quality of work performed by in-house staff and contractors, and results in a high degree of professionalism and customer satisfaction. Effectively provides management and oversight of contractors, including contract administration, hiring, work planning, execution, and turnover. Enterprise Asset Management â“ provides technical support and guidance relative to a wide range of campus building systems and equipment. Ensures and validates that proper design reviews, quality assurance, system commissioning, shop training, and project handoff are completed for capital construction and major maintenance projects in areas of responsibility. Ensures the effective utilization of the computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Develops and implements work practices that result in a consistent, accurate, and timely cost tracking of work unit activities, materials, and purchased services. Develops and regularly review reports which detail performance of the assigned work unit. Provides summary and performance data and/or reports to senior departmental leadership. Budget and Schedule Management â“ develops initial cost estimates and manages budgets to ensure work is completed within the approved budget. Develops and manages the project planning schedule through completion of the project. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education/Experience â“ bachelorâ™s degree from an accredited institution in business, engineering, architecture, or construction management plus a minimum of seven (7) years of leadership/management experience in a large commercial, industrial, or institutional environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management and Leadership â“ able to develop and communicate goals which are consistent with the departmental and university mission; motivate, plan, lead, organize the workforce to establish and maintain a work culture of excellence and inclusion in all facets of the operation; able to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, and be able to establish appropriate priorities, which are consistent with the best interests of the department and university. Specific Knowledge â“ strong technical knowledge of a wide range of underground utility systems. U tility systems that fall under the departmentâ™s responsibility include steam, condensate return, chilled water, hot water, geo-exchange, electrical, information technology infrastructure, water lines, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. Technical Understanding and Competency â“ ability to effectively read, interpret, and understand technical documents, specifications, diagrams, sequences of operation, and drawings. Computer/Software Skills â“ possess strong skills and proficiency with personal computers and business application software, including use of AutoCad and Bluebeam. Communication and Analytical Skills â“ ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience, and possess a knowledge of appropriate escalation protocols; possess highly developed analytical skills. Professional Attributes â“ organized, conceptual, analytical, strategic thinker, results-driven, interpersonal, self-starter, and innovative. Project Management â“ possess project management experience and have a good working knowledge with project planning, scheduling, and work implementation. Regulatory and Safety â“ possess solid knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and regulatory codes, with the ability to research applicable codes related to specific projects, departmental processes, or initiatives. After-Hour Emergency Response â“ must be able to respond to after normal business hour emergencies and incidents as needed, and on short notice. Essential Personnel â“ must be able to function in an essential personnel role, which may include an extended on-campus presence during campus, local, regional, or national emergencies. Driverâ™s License â“ must have a valid driverâ™s license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior related experience in a higher education setting. Licensed Professional Engineer. Experience managing in a union environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and functions. Must be able to climb ladders and have the physical dexterity to climb into tight, awkward, restricted areas and around occasionally around obstacles. Must be able to look at facilities issues near live electrical equipment, rotating machinery and other mechanical systems. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PI241016088

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $74,200 - Midpoint: $100,200 (Salaried E12) Department/Organization:  510301 - University Planning Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Job Summary:  The Facility Condition Assessment Program Manager conducts and facilitates building condition assessments. Updates the facility condition assessment database. Organizes deferred maintenance information. Tracks deferred maintenance project status. Provides direction for tasks, means, and methods relating to the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) program at The University of Alabama. Additional Department Summary:  The Facility Condition Assessment Program Manager serves as the primary program coordinator for the organization and execution of facility condition assessments, maintain a current status of campus-wide deferred maintenance, facilitate interdisciplinary teams for the determination of priority as part of annual funding activities, understand all possible inputs to the facility condition assessment program such as, but not limited to, preventative maintenance status, routine maintenance and trouble calls, engineering studies, commissioning reports, and specialty inspection activities (e.g., roofing, masonry, elevators, etc.). The position will also require a significant degree of FCA program development with respect to critical decision making in the prioritization of opportunities and quantitative assessment of ongoing program status. Communication across all levels of the organization will be paramount. The successful candidate will be a strong top-to-bottom communicator, well organized / spoken / written and able to present material to both peers and to the Office of the Vice President alike. Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of construction, engineering, and/or project management experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of construction, engineering, and/or project management experience. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Final candidates who are not current University of Alabama employees must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Skills and Knowledge:  Knowledge of deferred maintenance tracking and prioritization, comprehensive understanding of commercial building systems (with an emphasis on HVAC and mechanical), conducting facility condition assessments, understanding routine and preventative maintenance, knowledge of capital planning and project management; technical report writing and spreadsheet analysis pertaining to facility conditions needs index (FCNI); mechanical, electrical and structural estimating experience; ability to utilize computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of AssetWorks AiM Software; knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the mechanical, electrical and structural trades; experience in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, engineering studies, commissioning reports; demonstrated ability as a creative innovator, collaborative communicator, problem solver, successful process developer; excellent customer relations skills; ability to communicate effectively; ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team; excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task yet give attention to detail with frequent interruptions; ability to maintain focus on strategic priorities while managing routine tasks; self-starter who possesses good decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to follow-through; desire for continuous learning; ability to read, interpret, and apply related industry recommendations and standards. Preferred Qualifications:  A bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or planning/design/construction management. Registered professional engineer or licensed architect. 10 – 15 years of experience in a physical plant operations environment. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Job Description INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER , MIT.nano , to maintain the environmental conditions, utilities, support systems, and logistics of the MIT.nano facility. Will install research equipment, including metrology instruments, semiconductor fabrication tools, abatement, safety systems, and instrumentation; act as the primary interface between MIT.nano and the process and maintenance engineers from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to ensure the successful performance of tools; participate in all aspects of construction and maintenance projects to enable successful equipment operation; and work with users, operations engineers, construction managers, contractors, design firms, and MIT Facilities and Environment, Health, and Safety Office. Job Requirements REQUIRED : B.S. in electrical/mechanical/chemical engineering or related discipline; EIT certification (or scheduled to sit for the exam); proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit and other software design tools; familiarity with good engineering design principles and statutory code requirements; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; and ability to recognize and respond to unsafe conditions/dangerous situations and work alone or within a team in a collaborative, highly research-oriented yet disciplined environment that requires frequent interaction with faculty/students/research staff. PREFERRED : two years' experience working in a laboratory, cleanroom, semiconductor fab, or other R&D facility; experience working with hazardous materials, including inert/flammable/toxic compressed gases, wet corrosive chemicals, and solvents; knowledge of chemical compatibilities and reactivity; knowledge of and experience with safe practices for working with hazardous materials; proficiency with hazard communication and safety information (e.g., safety data sheets, PubChem, etc.); HAZWOPER certification; experience providing training one-on-one or in large groups; ability to convey complex ideas to personnel with diverse backgrounds and education; experience with program logic controllers; and proficiency with document and data management tools. Job #24030 Work conditions: regularly lifting and transporting items weighint up to 50lbs.; and wearing of respiratory protection, including air-purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus Salary range $80,000 - 90,000 5/13/24

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