Construction Project Manager

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Projects Management Department at Boston College is responsible for the engineering, planning, documentation, and construction management of the college's Capital Improvement Plan. This plan is divided into two strategic components: the Annual Capital Plan and the Major Construction Plan, encompassing up to 150 ongoing projects annually. The Construction Project Manager (CPM) reports to the Associate Director, Annual Capital Projects, and will manage capital construction projects supporting the Annual Capital Plan through all phases, from planning and design to construction. This role involves implementing best practices for construction project delivery, including scope, schedule, estimating, budget development, risk management, procurement strategies, contract administration, and project cost control. The CPM will collaborate with consultants and Boston College stakeholders, such as Facilities Management, to develop design and construction documents. Maintaining quality communication with BC Departments and project stakeholders is crucial, utilizing management software PMWeb for reporting on project schedule, progress, and budget control. The position demands extensive knowledge of construction and project management practices, a broad understanding of building systems (envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm), finishes, and site utilities. Strict adherence to University budgets and schedules is necessary due to the annual budget process and the academic calendar. The ability to organize and manage teams, including internal staff, external contractors, and design consultants, is essential, along with proven experience managing multiple projects with aggressive schedules.

Requirements

• Experience in architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in construction, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Experience with financial and project management/control systems, such as PeopleSoft, CAD, and PMWeb.
• Ability to access all areas of construction sites including climbing ladders to assess conditions and perform inspections of existing facilities.
• Prepare written and graphic presentations.
• Strong knowledge of various project delivery methods including CMR/GMP and Lump sum.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from planning and design through construction completion with budgets up to $10 million.
• Current Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License or the willingness to obtain one within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management of facilities, renovation and new construction for an institution of higher education or other large owner is preferred.
• Previous experience as an Owner’s Rep at a higher education academic or institutional organization desired.
• Experience with or a strong understanding of the unique requirements and challenges of laboratory construction, including specialized equipment, safety protocols, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Management of capital construction projects supporting the Annual Capital Plan through all phases from planning, design and construction.
• Implementing best practices for construction project delivery including scope, schedule, estimating and budget development, risk management, procurement strategies and contract administration and project cost control.
• Work with consultants and Boston College stakeholders including Facilities Management, to develop design and construction documents.
• Maintain quality communications with BC Departments, and project stakeholders, using management software PMWeb to report project schedule, progress and budget control.
• Organize and manage teams, including internal design and operations staff, external contractors and design consultants.
• Manage multiple projects with aggressive project schedules.
• Prepare financial analyses and preliminary total project cost estimates.
• Establish, track, and manage budget during the course of the project.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level