Project Manager - Owner's Rep - Higher Education

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in leading municipal projects with a specific focus on police, fire and public safety building projects. The role will join our Owner’s Rep Services team in Boston, MA, and will be responsible for the project management/owner’s representation services on private higher education projects in Massachusetts, ensuring the success of owners and occupants through active management of the design, construction, and closeout phases of building projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish – on time and on budget.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics.
• Manage the process, ensuring the clients’ goals and objectives are met within financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders; identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress, and negotiate claims and change orders.
• Review and evaluate project‑related materials such as project descriptions, drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals; review construction documents regularly for conformance to project goals, value engineering and constructibility.
• Develop project‑related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc.; review documents prepared by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes.
• Oversee and manage staff with respect to deliverables, performance, and project commitments.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree preferably in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the building design/construction, architecture, and/or engineering field.
• Prior experience with higher education projects.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
• Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
• Professionally recognized designations considered a strong asset.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of written communications and verbal instructions.

Compensation

$100,000 to $120,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth
• Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Reimbursement for education and professional development
• In‑house resource for educational and self‑enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities