Job Description: Real Estate Development and Facilities (REDF)
Position Title:
Project Manager
Reports to:
Senior Project Manager
Department:
Real Estate Development and Facilities
Real Estate Development and Facilities
The mission of Real Estate Development and Facilities (RED+F) Department is to plan, develop, operate
and maintain the campus of the NYU Langone Medical Center (NYULMC) and provide the foundation for
its growth and success in the 21st century. RED+F provides strategic campus planning and project
development services, including architectural studies, programming, design, construction and
associated infrastructure and technological upgrades, for new structures and renovations to existing
structures on the NYULMC campus.
The Department also operates and manages all facilities, infrastructure and related support services
across the Medical Center.
RED+F is composed of the Real Estate, Housing, Planning & Project Development, Facilities Operations
& Management, Finance & Administration, Campus Security, Environmental Services, Environmental
Health & Safety, Radiation Safety and Clinical Engineering divisions.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager will be oversee projects from planning &
design through construction and completion. This requires the ability to lead, develop and manage a
project team; and create a project plan, including project definition, scope and budgets, incorporating
input from appropriate team members, consultants and clients.
Overall Role and Primary Responsibilities
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Lead project team meetings with NYU in-house personnel to schedule work and coordinate
shutdowns, tie-ins and contractor access
Participate in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering services
Review documents for compliance with NYU standards and site conditions
Demonstrate knowledge of the organization’s Service Standards and incorporate them into the
performance of duties
Ensure accessibility to construction sites, including the coordination of schedules with NYU hospital
and school functions
Maintain interface with client and internal business units, ensuring total contract compliance with
all criteria and reaching all performance specifications, including quantitative cost savings
specifications plus qualitative customer service specifications
Key Competencies
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Strong project management skills including design, construction, occupancy, and budgeting. This
includes:
- Interfacing with clients to define project requirements and establish project work plan and
deadlines
- Creating persuasive presentations that meet the project’s objectives
- Qualifying contractors by reviewing bids and related documents
- Facilitating client meetings regarding project matters
- Representing the client with architects, vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
This description is intended to illustrate the types of duties and levels of responsibility required of the position. It does not necessarily include all
of the specifically related functions and tasks of the position and it does not limit the assignment of additional related duties not mentioned.
Job Description: Real Estate Development and Facilities (REDF)
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- Overseeing consultants and contractors, contingent on project scope and size
Ability to develop and maintain successful customer relations and ensure the smooth integration
and delivery of projects
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Ability to set and be accountable for department deadlines
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Capability and willingness to perform periodic inspections of job site conditions and project
progress, which might result in temporary exposure to unsafe conditions (i.e. climbing stairs and
ladders to access areas throughout off-site properties and superblock campus, accessing roofs,
inspecting mechanical equipment rooms and electrical rooms)
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
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Qualities
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Strong communications and relationship building skills
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Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents
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Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues
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Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style
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Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top
management and/or public groups
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Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with employees and client groups to take desired
action
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Knowledge of financial terms and principles, and ability to conducts complex financial/business
analysis including the preparation of complex reports, as well as to prepare and manage
project/departmental budgets
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Good judgment and reasoning ability, enabling problem solving with a variety of options in varying
situations. Ability to take initiative and make decisions with in-depth understanding and
interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results
Experience
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Bachelor's degree (BA/BS), preferably in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture
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3–7 years experience in project management; experience on two sides of the business (i.e.,
consultant, owner, owner rep, contract/architect, contractor, engineer) a plus
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Experience in related fields preferred
This description is intended to illustrate the types of duties and levels of responsibility required of the position. It does not necessarily include all
of the specifically related functions and tasks of the position and it does not limit the assignment of additional related duties not mentioned.