Senior Project Manager, Construction

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

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Job Description

As one of the world's premier cancer centers, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is committed to the progressive control and cure of cancer through programs of patient care, research, and education. Facilities Design & Construction (D&C) is committed to excellence in planning, designing, and constructing facilities that support the MSK’s mission. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our innovative Construction and Design team. In this role, you will plan, direct, coordinate, manage, and implement the assigned design and construction projects

You will:

• Assists and collaborates on project feasibility studies
• Oversee the development of a detailed budget for the project during the project planning phase. Update the project budget on a regular basis as required by the project team
• Oversee the development, coordination, and management of the schedule of their project.
• Identifies and reports all budget and schedule risks and variances and identifies potential mitigation strategies for review by the Project Director as required
• Provides effective communication with End users throughout the entire construction process.
• Continually make on-site inspections during the course of the project, evaluating schedule in terms of actual field progress and ensuring that all appropriate details of projects are communicated between contractors and users
• Attend and/or schedule project meetings and ensure that minutes are documented
• Prepares, issues, levels, and makes appropriate recommendations for contract bidders in compliance with MSK Procurement Policies
• Coordinate relocations and/or isolation of utilities as the need arises
• Facilitate the interface between outside personnel and vendors with MSKCC personnel for actions such as inspections, testing, shutdowns, etc.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the team and serve as a resource to internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects
• Ensure accurate filing of all applications and permits associated with the construction project, making sure it meets all Federal, State, and City regulations
• Project assignments may include reporting relationships to multiple D&C directors
• The role will also require the supervision of outside design consultants, as well as consultant project managers.

You have:

• 7+ years of construction experience, ideally in architectural, engineering, or healthcare construction.
• Experience in large institutional or commercial projects preferred.
• Proficiency in contract negotiations, budget management, and construction law.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical renderings.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient in information management and data analysis.
• New York State Architectural License and PE License are advantageous, CAD abilities are a plus.

#LI- POST #LI-HYBRID.Please note this is a hybrid role and requires flexibility to attend stakeholder meetings multiple days per week across our NYC sites.

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Pay Range $146,100.00-$241,100.00

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