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Project Manager

Columbia Residential

Project Manager

  • 557456
  • New York
  • Columbia Residential
  • Full Time
  • Opening on: May 26 2026
  • Grade 14
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  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
 

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Residential Construction group has the primary responsibility for overseeing the planning, design and construction process for capital projects within the portfolio. Working in conjunction with the all the Columbia University Facilities departments including Construction Business Services and Communication, Finance and Administrations, Campus Operations, Real Estate and Public Safety, CPM and it’s subsidiary groups implement approximately $75M to $150M worth of construction projects annually and consists of a staff of planners, architects, engineers and project managers of varying background including construction management, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, and architecture.

The Residential Construction group is a business unit that oversees state of good repair and capital renovation and improvement projects for the University’s Graduate Residential Housing and Columbia Residential Housing portfolios.

Columbia University is currently seeking an experienced and well-rounded Project Manager to join its Residential Construction group at the Morningside Campus in Manhattan to oversee projects in the Columbia Residence Housing portfolio which is comprised of Graduate Student and Faculty housing.

Reporting to the Director of Residential Construction, the incumbent is responsible for managing the partial renewal or complete renovation of apartments, suites and other residence units occupied by graduate students, staff and faculty. The list of projects may also include various building infrastructure work, MEP systems and building sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

  • The Project Manager acts as the primary lead on all phases of assigned projects, from inception through closeout and will simultaneously manage a high volume of multiple projects ranging in cost from $25,000 to $15 MM.
  • Working with representatives from Columbia Residential, the Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating with all internal project stakeholders as well as external project participants including design consultants, contractors and other required vendors to support the goals of the project. The Project Manager should have strong design, construction, scheduling and financial management skills.
  • Experience in best practices and design specifications for high-quality residential projects in New York City is preferred. Procurement and contract management, budget and schedule management are a minimum requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Candidates seeking consideration must have a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in the management of construction projects, including multiple years managing high-quality residential renovation projects in New York City (vacant and occupied) buildings required with direct experience in MEP installations, HVAC operations and field troubleshooting
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, communications (written and oral) and problem-solving skills and goals, and capable of simultaneously managing a high volume of small to medium-sized projects across different jobsites
  • Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations; building systems (mechanical/electrical/plumbing/envelope); as well as demonstrated proficiency in construction project management and delivery, including beneficial use of relevant industry tools and software (MS Project, AutoCad, etc)
  • Must have the ability to work in a client facing service environment and exercise discretion and judgement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree and/or Construction Management Certifications desirable. 
  • Mechanical engineering, MEP Project Management (HVACR-Boilers, Chillers, BMS), construction cost management and strong knowledge of customer service.

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