US-NJ: Montvale-Architecture & Construction Project Manager

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Job Title: Architecture & Construction Project Manager
Job Location: NJ: Montvale
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-08-10

Company Name: KPMG
Contact: Recruiter
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Fax: email only please

Description: Business Title: Architecture & Construction Project Manager Requisition Number: 18990 Function: Admin Services NSS Area of Interest: Administration/Operation Services State: New Jersey City: Montvale Description: KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG Internationals member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking an Architecture and Construction Project Manager to join us in our Montvale office. Responsibilities: - Oversee construction process, prepare General Contractor Request for Proposal (RFP), Review Contractor RFPs, conduct contractor interviews, prepare owner general contractor contract and general conditions - Review contract with the Director of Architecture and Construction, and negotiate and execute contract, oversee project construction administration and negotiate requests for extras, manage contract - Manage architectural process, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and construction - Process various project related costs for construction, advisors, and national vendors - Track and monitor budgets. - Review architectural documents for compliance with firm standards and for consistency with the intent of design - Oversee design, procurement and installation of furniture supplied by national furniture vendor - Help to ensure that design is consistent with KPMG standards, costs are appropriate and review furniture invoices - Establish project budget for review of Director of Architecture and approval of National Directors of Real Estate and regional Area Directors - Provide project costs, oversee periodic updating and tracking of budget - Manage National Security Consultant, negotiate Security Consultant fee, recommend appropriate levels of coverage/equipment for project, help to ensure that Security Consultant work is coordinated with overall project schedule Qualifications: - Five or more years of professional experience as an Architecture or Construction Engineer - Three years of experience as a Project Manager in the construction field - Bachelors degree in Architecture/Engineering from an accredited college/university or related experience - Able to travel domestically forty percent of the time - Strong negotiating skills - Able to work independently with minimal supervision - Able to create cohesive teams that work together in spite of different goals - Strong knowledge of construction practices and industry - Strong knowledge of furniture and furniture systems - Strong knowledge of standard architectural and engineering practices

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 18990 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. - 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved.




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