Construction Building Envelope Manager

Boston College•Chestnut Hill, MA

About The Position

The Construction Building Envelope Manager works in Boston College’s Capital Projects Management Department, which manages engineering, planning, documentation, and construction for the University’s Capital Improvement Plan. The role manages capital construction projects within the Annual Capital Plan from planning and design through construction, applying best practices for project delivery, scope, schedule, estimating, budgeting, risk management, procurement, contract administration, and cost control. The manager works with consultants and University stakeholders, including Facilities Management, to develop design and construction documents, and uses PMWeb to communicate and report on schedule, progress, and budget control. The position emphasizes planning, coordination, and execution of the institution’s annual building envelope assessment and repair program. It ensures roofs, façades, drainage systems, and related envelope components are inspected, documented, maintained, and repaired in keeping with institutional priorities, risk management goals, and long-term capital planning. Work must follow University budgets and schedules shaped by the annual budget process and academic calendar. The manager organizes and directs internal design and operations staff, contractors, and design consultants, and may perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
Bachelor’s degree in construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Experience with financial and project management/control systems such as PeopleSoft, CAD, and PMWeb.
Ability to manage and adapt to scope changes and work independently or as part of a team.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and codes for design and construction projects.
Ability to access all areas of construction sites, including climbing ladders to assess conditions and inspect existing facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing facilities, renovation, and new-construction projects for an institution of higher education or other large owner.
10 or more years of construction project management experience.
Previous experience as an Owner’s Representative at a higher education academic or institutional organization.
Experience with or a strong understanding of building roof systems, façades, drainage, and building-envelope requirements and challenges.
Strong knowledge of project delivery methods, including CMR/GMP and lump sum.
Architecture, engineering, or construction background.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and building-envelope systems.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from planning and design through construction completion, with budgets up to $10 million.
Ability to prepare financial analyses and preliminary total project cost estimates, and establish, track, and manage project budgets.
Ability to develop project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
Ability to direct consultants and contractors to achieve design and construction quality.
Ability to manage decision-making processes in a consensus-oriented institutional environment.
Current Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License, or willingness to obtain one within one year.

Responsibilities

Manage Annual Capital Plan construction projects through planning, design, and construction.
Apply construction project delivery practices, including scope and schedule management, estimating and budget development, risk management, procurement strategies, contract administration, and project cost control.
Work with consultants and Boston College stakeholders, including Facilities Management, to develop design and construction documents.
Communicate with University departments and project stakeholders, using PMWeb to report project schedule, progress, and budget control.
Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual building envelope assessment and repair program.
Ensure roofs, façades, drainage systems, and related envelope components are inspected, documented, maintained, and repaired in alignment with institutional priorities, risk management goals, and long-term capital planning.
Organize and manage internal design and operations staff, external contractors, and design consultants.
Prepare written and graphic presentations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employees.
Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Low-cost life insurance.
Eligibility for University-funded 401(k) and employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
Paid holidays.
Sick pay.
Vacation pay.