Project Design and Construction Management Intern

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

22h•$18

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT Bargaining Unit: No CUNY has embarked on a multi-billion dollar and multi-year capital design and construction program at its 26 campuses. The Design and Construction Management Interns are key members of the project management team in the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), playing a vital role in successfully implementing this program. They are actively engaged in supporting the management of projects ranging from less than $1M to over $50M, targeting all elements of the 26 Colleges that make up the City University of New York system. The Interns support Project Managers and Assistant Directors in implementing capitally funded construction projects, including the design and construction of new buildings, renovation projects, infrastructure projects, energy performance and decarbonization projects, repair projects, and capital maintenance projects at CUNY campuses. Under the supervision of the Project Manager and/or Assistant Directors, DDCM interns: Become familiar with CUNY’s planning, design, and construction processes, as outlined in CUNY’s Project Management and Consultant Guidelines. This captures projects from initial inception, designer procurement, design, construction manager procurement, contractor bidding and selection, and construction through final closeout Learn to use, enter, maintain, and access information in CUNY’s PMWeb-based Project Management System. A necessary element in modern construction project design and execution, our interns use a commercial web-based project management system Participate in design and construction meetings, develop and/or review meeting minutes, action items, and progress to ensure that projects stay on schedule and under budget Apply CUNY’s project management procedures and standards using appropriate methods and technologies Communicate effectively with all project participants, including end users, designers, construction managers, and contractors, as applicable Support the PM and AD to ensure they meet standards for performance (time, cost, quality) Perform work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperature conditions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working in close spaces as necessary to advance project(s). Work may require driving to work locations Conduct project estimation and establish project budget Document project requirements and assists in preparing project design specifications, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), or other consultant procurement solicitations During the course of a construction project, analyze and document change orders May function as an Expeditor, completing required documentation to obtain appropriate licenses and certificates, assisting in dealings with the NYC Department of Buildings and other authorities Inspect ongoing projects, collecting data on project status for review by management Collect and transmit data on project progress, utilizing appropriate technology Collect and maintain information on vendor activities, including time spent, tasks performed, and billing information Other duties as assigned

Requirements

A Junior or Senior in good standing within CCNY’s Grove School of Engineering or Spitzer School of Architecture Bachelors Programs, or NYCCT’s Architecture, Construction Management Technology, Facilities Management, or Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelors Programs
Strong technical and analytical skills
Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to prioritize competing work
Self and team motivator
Ability to be a team player
Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies
Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents
Alert, observant, and looking for ways to improve processes
Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations

Responsibilities

Become familiar with CUNY’s planning, design, and construction processes, as outlined in CUNY’s Project Management and Consultant Guidelines.
Learn to use, enter, maintain, and access information in CUNY’s PMWeb-based Project Management System.
Participate in design and construction meetings, develop and/or review meeting minutes, action items, and progress to ensure that projects stay on schedule and under budget
Apply CUNY’s project management procedures and standards using appropriate methods and technologies
Communicate effectively with all project participants, including end users, designers, construction managers, and contractors, as applicable
Support the PM and AD to ensure they meet standards for performance (time, cost, quality)
Perform work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperature conditions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working in close spaces as necessary to advance project(s).
Work may require driving to work locations
Conduct project estimation and establish project budget
Document project requirements and assists in preparing project design specifications, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), or other consultant procurement solicitations
During the course of a construction project, analyze and document change orders
May function as an Expeditor, completing required documentation to obtain appropriate licenses and certificates, assisting in dealings with the NYC Department of Buildings and other authorities
Inspect ongoing projects, collecting data on project status for review by management
Collect and transmit data on project progress, utilizing appropriate technology
Collect and maintain information on vendor activities, including time spent, tasks performed, and billing information
Other duties as assigned