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Reno, Nevada, Responsibilities & Duties: Assist in the development and implementation of Safety and Health Programs Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations  Assist in monitoring standards, regulations, and legislative changes Implement preventative measures to reduce hazards, incidents and accidents Conduct investigations, training, risk assessments and workplace audits/inspections   Skills & Competencies: OSHA 500 SHARP and VPP knowledge (preferred) MSHA Authorized Trainer (though not required) Valid First Aid & CPR Training Credential  Valid Driver's License, with clean driving record Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol test Excellent communication & leadership skills Clean and professional appearance Able to work alone and/or as part of a team Strong commitment to workplace culture Computer Efficient - Microsoft TEAMS/Sharepoint and Audit applications (preferred)    Paid Healthcare for family, 401K Benefit, Company Vehicle, Updated & Continued Training

Various,, Apply by visiting USAJOBS Open & closing dates:  05/20/2024 to 06/03/2024 As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overall management of projects which comprise complex initiatives. Location of position: Public Buildings Service in various locations nationwide, including Anchorage, Spokane, Tacoma and Portland. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791957700 We are currently filling multiple vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Duties Project Management: Leads the development of project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Directs and performs budget planning. Establishes evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects. Prepares timelines for project completion, implementing a system for review, control, and reporting on project status. Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk. Leads the analysis to determine client facility needs, and identifies key technical and resource personnel to work on various aspects of projects. Ensures that projects delivered meet customer requirements. Manages all aspects of the of the project's finances. Ensures the latest trends and state of the art technologies in facility design, construction, alterations, space management, contracting, negotiations, and knowledge management are applied. Relationship Management: Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives and schedules with customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Informs customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency initiated action. Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists. Maintains and/or oversees continuous contact with Federal, State and local officials, and the media (in coordination with Public Affairs reps) with regard to project issues and status. Briefs key leadership on costs, impact, feasibility, alternatives, issues, recommendations and status of project development and implementation. Leads and facilitates the efforts and expertise of a wide range of disciplines. Serves as a mentor for team members and others. Contract Management:   Directs the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting all aspects of leasing and/or Federal construction projects. Monitors progress and evaluates performance against contract requirements. Prepares or assists the Contracting Officer and/or the COR in the preparation of statements of work, determinations, findings and solicitation documents. In conjunction with the Contracting Officer and/or the COR, directs the preparation and issuance of necessary modifications and may serve as lead negotiator for assigned projects. Oversees and/or reviews project designs and coordinates development of design and specification packages for purposes of bid and determines construction completion times and prepares/reviews overall cost estimates. Participates in the A/E and/or Lessor selection process and in the negotiations for design supervision and post-construction contract award services. Coordinates the activities of all appropriate professional goods and services contractors during all phases of the project. Business Transaction Management: Negotiates the business transaction with customer agencies including utilization rates and financial obligations; develops complex, accurate requests for funding and tracks financial obligations and expenses throughout the planning, execution and close-out of projects. . Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees:  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.   Qualifications Visit the USAjobs posting for full education requirements.  For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time).     If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.  

West Palm Beach, Florida, Position:                  DIVISION DIRECTOR II – DEPUTY BUILDING DIRECTOR Salary Range:         $91,237 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications Department:            Planning, Zoning and Building/Building Division Location:                 2300 N. Jog Rd, WPB Hours:                     8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday Other:                      Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.                                THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.   The Palm Beach County (PBC), Florida, Board of County Commissioners (BCC), is seeking an experienced professional to perform advanced responsible managerial, technical and administrative work leading the Building Division within the Department of Planning, Zoning and Building. This is a specialized management position primarily responsible for directing the development and negotiation of contracts with service providers and developing performance and quality standards, as well making presentations to the BCC, County Administration and other governmental agencies relating to building code compliance. Additionally, provides assistance to FEMA and Verisk representatives during Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) accreditation audit reviews, and other program activities; provides leadership and supervises employees in the Building Division. Work is performed independently and with initiative to govern in a manner that ensures compliance with the highest industry standards and all applicable regulatory environments. Work is reviewed by the Building Division Director through conferences and reports for adherence to established policies and achievement of desired objectives and goals.   QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Law, Building Construction Management or  related field; minimum of six (6) years of experience in code review and inspection process of building construction as an architect, engineer, contractor, plans examiner, inspector or trades worker, which includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.   Equivalencies :  Related Master’s Degree AND five (5) years of related experience; must possess five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience OR Related Associate’s Degree AND eight (8) years of related experience, that includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience OR Graduation from High School or an equivalent recognized certification AND 10 years of related experience, that includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.   Necessary Special Requirements : Must possess any  three (3) Standard Licenses including Building Code Administrator, Building Plans Examiner and Building Inspector; AND Florida Plans Examiner License in two (2) of the following categories: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural OR Residential Plans Examiner license per Florida Statute 468 at time of hire OR valid certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional License within 120 days AND required Standard Florida License within 11 months of hire.   PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE IN/WITH: Any model Code development process or code bodies such as the Florida Building Commission or ICC  (must specify on application) ; public speaking within a technical or educational setting; detailed analysis of products or issues. Also desirable: Participation in any construction trades associations (e.g., Building Officials Association of FL [BOAF], International Association of Electrical Inspectors [IAEI], FL Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association [FRSA], etc.)  (must specify associations on application). BENEFITS:   The PBC BCC provides an excellent executive benefits package, including a salary competitive for the South Florida marketplace, as well as vacation, paid parental, and sick leave, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, and participation in the Florida Retirement System. Please apply online at https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/onlinejobs/Job/JobOpening?Job=8625  (no emailed resumes accepted). Visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/ for details on the PBC PZB Department. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. EO/AA M/F/D/Veterans Preference Employer; E-Verify Employer; Drug Free Work Place (DFWP) Forbes Magazine ranks Palm Beach County BCC 10th in the nation in Government Services in their list of America's Best Employers 2018

West Palm Beach, Florida, Position:                  DIVISION DIRECTOR II – DEPUTY BUILDING DIRECTOR Salary Range:         $91,237 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications Department:            Planning, Zoning and Building/Building Division Location:                 2300 N. Jog Rd, WPB Hours:                     8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday Other:                      Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.                                THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.   The Palm Beach County (PBC), Florida, Board of County Commissioners (BCC), is seeking an experienced professional to perform advanced responsible managerial, technical and administrative work leading the Building Division within the Department of Planning, Zoning and Building. This is a specialized management position primarily responsible for directing the development and negotiation of contracts with service providers and developing performance and quality standards, as well making presentations to the BCC, County Administration and other governmental agencies relating to building code compliance. Additionally, provides assistance to FEMA and Verisk representatives during Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) accreditation audit reviews, and other program activities; provides leadership and supervises employees in the Building Division. Work is performed independently and with initiative to govern in a manner that ensures compliance with the highest industry standards and all applicable regulatory environments. Work is reviewed by the Building Division Director through conferences and reports for adherence to established policies and achievement of desired objectives and goals.   QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Law, Building Construction Management or  related field; minimum of six (6) years of experience in code review and inspection process of building construction as an architect, engineer, contractor, plans examiner, inspector or trades worker, which includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.   Equivalencies :  Related Master’s Degree AND five (5) years of related experience; must possess five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience OR Related Associate’s Degree AND eight (8) years of related experience, that includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience OR Graduation from High School or an equivalent recognized certification AND 10 years of related experience, that includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.   Necessary Special Requirements : Must possess any  three (3) Standard Licenses including Building Code Administrator, Building Plans Examiner and Building Inspector; AND Florida Plans Examiner License in two (2) of the following categories: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural OR Residential Plans Examiner license per Florida Statute 468 at time of hire OR valid certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional License within 120 days AND required Standard Florida License within 11 months of hire.   PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE IN/WITH: Any model Code development process or code bodies such as the Florida Building Commission or ICC  (must specify on application) ; public speaking within a technical or educational setting; detailed analysis of products or issues. Also desirable: Participation in any construction trades associations (e.g., Building Officials Association of FL [BOAF], International Association of Electrical Inspectors [IAEI], FL Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association [FRSA], etc.)  (must specify associations on application). BENEFITS:   The PBC BCC provides an excellent executive benefits package, including a salary competitive for the South Florida marketplace, as well as vacation, paid parental, and sick leave, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, and participation in the Florida Retirement System. Please apply online at https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/onlinejobs/Job/JobOpening?Job=8625  (no emailed resumes accepted). Visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/ for details on the PBC PZB Department. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. EO/AA M/F/D/Veterans Preference Employer; E-Verify Employer; Drug Free Work Place (DFWP) Forbes Magazine ranks Palm Beach County BCC 10th in the nation in Government Services in their list of America's Best Employers 2018

West Palm Beach, Florida, Position:                  DIVISION DIRECTOR II – DEPUTY BUILDING DIRECTOR Salary Range:         $91,237 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications Department:            Planning, Zoning and Building/Building Division Location:                 2300 N. Jog Rd, WPB Hours:                     8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday Other:                      Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.                                THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.   The Palm Beach County (PBC), Florida, Board of County Commissioners (BCC), is seeking an experienced professional to perform advanced responsible managerial, technical and administrative work leading the Building Division within the Department of Planning, Zoning and Building. This is a specialized management position primarily responsible for directing the development and negotiation of contracts with service providers and developing performance and quality standards, as well making presentations to the BCC, County Administration and other governmental agencies relating to building code compliance. Additionally, provides assistance to FEMA and Verisk representatives during Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) accreditation audit reviews, and other program activities; provides leadership and supervises employees in the Building Division. Work is performed independently and with initiative to govern in a manner that ensures compliance with the highest industry standards and all applicable regulatory environments. Work is reviewed by the Building Division Director through conferences and reports for adherence to established policies and achievement of desired objectives and goals.   QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Law, Building Construction Management or  related field; minimum of six (6) years of experience in code review and inspection process of building construction as an architect, engineer, contractor, plans examiner, inspector or trades worker, which includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.   Equivalencies :  Related Master’s Degree AND five (5) years of related experience; must possess five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience OR Related Associate’s Degree AND eight (8) years of related experience, that includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience OR Graduation from High School or an equivalent recognized certification AND 10 years of related experience, that includes five (5) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.   Necessary Special Requirements : Must possess any  three (3) Standard Licenses including Building Code Administrator, Building Plans Examiner and Building Inspector; AND Florida Plans Examiner License in two (2) of the following categories: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural OR Residential Plans Examiner license per Florida Statute 468 at time of hire OR valid certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional License within 120 days AND required Standard Florida License within 11 months of hire.   PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE IN/WITH: Any model Code development process or code bodies such as the Florida Building Commission or ICC  (must specify on application) ; public speaking within a technical or educational setting; detailed analysis of products or issues. Also desirable: Participation in any construction trades associations (e.g., Building Officials Association of FL [BOAF], International Association of Electrical Inspectors [IAEI], FL Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association [FRSA], etc.)  (must specify associations on application). BENEFITS:   The PBC BCC provides an excellent executive benefits package, including a salary competitive for the South Florida marketplace, as well as vacation, paid parental, and sick leave, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, and participation in the Florida Retirement System. Please apply online at https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/onlinejobs/Job/JobOpening?Job=8625  (no emailed resumes accepted). Visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/ for details on the PBC PZB Department. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. EO/AA M/F/D/Veterans Preference Employer; E-Verify Employer; Drug Free Work Place (DFWP) Forbes Magazine ranks Palm Beach County BCC 10th in the nation in Government Services in their list of America's Best Employers 2018

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, The Connected Communities (CC) Program Director oversees the implementation, maintenance and validation of interventions that meet energy management outcomes for a Department of Energy project. Connected Communities is a demonstration project with goals of coordinating energy efficiency and power demand management across buildings to meet flexibility needs for increased renewable energy sources in the power grid. The CC Program Director is a unique position at the interface of university operations and sustainable energy research. The CC Program Director will be embedded with several university energy researchers and operations staff who are actively pushing the boundaries of what is possible in a connected energy community. This cutting-edge initiative spans the fields of renewable energy production, building automation, building-grid interaction, and complex control. It is funded by the US Department of Energy and is the only university-based project in the United States. This is a term appointment for three years. The position is renewable, contingent on satisfactory performance, until the end date of the grant demonstration, projected to be no earlier than January 31, 2029. Required : Resume & cover Letter Hiring Range : $79,000 - $105,000 Job Description Details: The CC Program Director works closely with Connected Communities stakeholders, including faculty researchers, university operations staff in building automation systems, and external contractors. Specific tasks include developing contracts for controls technology subcontractors, interfacing with building automation systems shops and building manager teams, monitoring hardware deployments, and coordinating cybersecurity and other university approvals for the project. The CC Program Director will ensure the project's compliance with university standards, policies, and requirements. This would encompass adherence to the Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) Building Design Standards (BDS), Institutional Data Policy (IDP), Information Security Control Requirements (ISCR), and any other pertinent standards and policies. The CC Program Director will collaborate with FOD on customer-facing communications related to CC initiatives. The Program Director also has administrative responsibilities to ensure that the project remains on schedule. Tasks include monitoring project task progress and dependencies, coordinating technical updates among the project team and stakeholders, verifying project deliverables, and coordinating quarterly project reporting requirements to the project sponsor. The Program Director will utilize a diverse set of skills to execute job responsibilities. These include an ability to solve problems independently while addressing multiple stakeholder needs, an ability to schedule and ensure execution of complex projects with dependency chains, an ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements, an ability to work with many kinds of people such as administrators, builders and researchers, and an ability to manage subcontractors. The Program Director reports to the Connected Communities project principal investigator (Director). Day-to-day activities of the Program Director are co-located with the university facilities team. Required Qualifications : Bachelors degree in construction management, business administration or similar 6+ years of relevant experience as director or manager of complex projects with multiple contractors and stakeholders Strong written and oral communication skills Experience dealing with complex projects involving multiple contractors and stakeholders Preferred Qualifications 8-12 years of relevant experience as director or manager of complex project Certified Project Management Professional Experience with building control systems Experience with commercial construction projects Experience with developing and managing subcontracts Experience executing construction projects on OSU campus

Fairfax, VA, Virginia, Department: Risk, Safety, & Resilience  Job Category:  Classified Staff Job Type:  Full-Time Work Schedule:  Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type:  On Site Required Pay Band:  04 Salary:  Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check:  Yes Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes About the Department: Risk, Safety, & Resilience (RSR) provides overall strategic oversight of the University's risk profile and management efforts, as well as provides leadership to sustain a safe and healthful environment for our community to learn, work, live, and thrive. RSR serves the university by managing enterprise and operational risk, health, safety, environmental, and emergency management programs in collaboration with our partners and stakeholders. About the Position: The purpose of this position is to conduct inspections of university buildings to assess compliance with the Virginia State Fire Prevention Code. The position assists in the university permitting process to include, but not limited to, hot work, temporary structures, open burn, and provide assistance in the inspection of safety systems as necessary. This position interfaces with the Office of University Building Official (OUBO) and works collaboratively with other Mason departments to address fire safety issues. Administrative functions include scheduling Fire Safety Program functions, responding to requests for assistance or application of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, participating in design review, representing Fire Safety on select committees, providing guidance where necessary on university events and activities to maintain compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and drafting, maintaining, and updating Fire Safety documents and procedures as necessary. Responsibilities: Conduct fire safety inspections of all university buildings for compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code and referenced NFPA codes. Conduct inspections to include all university buildings at a minimum annually; inspect assigned target hazard buildings quarterly; complete all follow-up inspections within 30 days; report facility non-compliance issues to Facilities Management via Schooldude; report occupant non-compliance issues to building occupants; develop and complete appropriate reporting forms; ensure completed inspection forms are filed properly. Manage routine administrative functions to support fire safety programs. Draft, review, and maintain fire safety plans, policies, procedures, and guides. Provide technical assistance and guidance for large events, review building plans and procedures, and occupancy limits. Participate in facilities meetings and meet with stakeholders as necessary to ensure that fire safety regulations and practices are implemented. Assist with the university's tent permitting program in coordination with the Office of the University Building Official (OUBO) and act on permit applications in a timely manner; work with university employees and students to ensure compliance to codes and university policy; participate in inspections (e.g., tent, hot work, event, fireworks, laboratory, special projects) as required by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Provide comments on permitting program for improvement. Follow established record keeping system. Develop and implement hot work permitting program university-wide; receive permit requests, and act on permit applications in a timely manner; work with Facilities and facility staff/contractors to ensure compliance to codes and university policy; inspect hot work permitted locations once permits have been received and are in place by site visitation as required by EHS. Assist with fire safety concerns in residence halls, assist with fire/evacuations drills, and support other fire inspectors as necessary. Assist with inspection of university residence halls, fire investigations if necessary, and fire evacuation drills of residence halls. Assist academic and assembly building fire evacuation drills, laboratory inspections and fire safety concerns, and other duties as assigned to support fire safety system inspections.  Respond to requests for assistance and questions received by the department, and complete special projects as assigned. Attend and represent EHS at scheduled university meetings as needed; advise customers on fire code related issues; respond to and answer routine questions and complaints raised during the workday; complete related reports; respond to emergency events on all campuses; act as department liaison to external emergency response agencies; work with general contractors to solve fire safety related problems. Assist with coordinating, scheduling, and teaching fire extinguisher training for the George Mason University community. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; ICC or Virginia Fire Safety Inspector (1031); Experience working in Fire Safety Programs or with life safety systems; Experience developing inspection schedules in a dynamic environment; Background in the interpretation and use of international, federal, and state regulatory codes; General knowledge of the types and workings of common fire suppression and alarm systems; Knowledge of and ability to use common software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, work order systems); Ability to research complex codes and produce detailed reports; Ability to schedule inspections, routine administrative functions, and complete assignments on time; Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, fire safety programs, policies, and standard operating procedures; Ability to establish and maintain detailed inspection reports; Ability to communicate effectively with customers; Ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships; Ability to enforce code requirements in a professional manner; Due to the unique role that RSR plays in emergency situations, each employee is designated to respond as requested during emergencies. Expectations for availability require that home and cell phone numbers be provided. In emergency situations, these numbers may be called and it is expected that the employee will respond when they are able. Repeated instances of unavailability will be addressed by the supervisor, however, the employee is not expected to be "on call"; and Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411  https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/.  The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field; and Experience in an institution of higher education. Instructions to Applicants:  For full consideration, applicants must apply for the  Senior Fire Inspector at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.  Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume. Posting Open Date:   May 14, 2024 For Full Consideration, Apply by:   June 10, 2024 Open Until Filled?:   Yes  

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