Facilities Assistant Project Manager - LaBella Associates

We are seeking qualified candidates for an open Facilities Assistant Project Manager position in our Program Management division. This position will require you to work from our client’s office(s) in Rochester, NY.

The Facilities Assistant Project Manager is an experienced professional with knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services. 

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects or processes, plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, construction and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions and guidelines, completion schedule, and execution feasibility.
• Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects.
• Coordinates with architecture and engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
• Prepares bid sheets, project justification, statement of work documents and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Oversees the construction and installation to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, cost and schedule.
• May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
• Provides construction management, architectural design, and code compliance support in our client's Facilities Management group.
• Coordinates work of contractors and interfaces with customers to accommodate program requirements.
• Typical projects include building renovations, capital infrastructure improvements, equipment installations and associated site work to support the relocation or expansion of personnel and assets in support of changing business needs.
• Responsibilities cover all phases of project management including evaluation of requirements, estimating, scheduling, budget management design oversight, construction management and project close out.
• Role is customer focused, metric driven and has an expectation of value engineering, process efficiencies, and cost improvements.
• Utilizes e3, our client's business operating system, to deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence to all aspects of the department.
• Manages several projects at one time, having sole responsibility for large to small projects and supporting additional projects as a team member, engineering or construction management resource.
• Works in a diverse and changing environment supporting many internal and external customers simultaneously.
• Works closely with Facilities Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Supports the development of capital and expense budgets for the corporation. Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Requirements

• Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 6 years of prior related experience in Engineering or related field or Graduate Degree with minimum 4 years of prior related experience.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in facilitating the design and project execution of architectural, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Project management skills coupled with the ability to effectively manage and partner with contractors, vendors and team members.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including those mandated by OSHA, ADA, NFPA, NEC, EPA and local Building Code.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MS Project and Estimating software.
• Experience working with engineering blueprints, process specifications and building layouts.
• Experience with both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events