Project Manager 2, Design

Massachusetts School Building Authority • Boston, MA

105d • $86,267 - $94,894

About The Position

This position is related to the planning, design, and construction of public schools (Kindergarten through grade 12) in Massachusetts. The MSBA’s Design Project Managers (“Project Managers”) conduct independent technical review of School District’s planning and design documentation and manage the feasibility and schematic design phase activities of assigned Core Program projects that have been invited into the MSBA’s grant program. The Design Team Project Manager 2 conducts independent technical reviews for Core Program projects in feasibility, schematic, design development, and construction documents phases. The Project Manager 2 supports the Design Director regarding project compliance with MSBA sustainability policies. The Design Team Project Manager 2 also works directly with School District representatives and professional consultants to ensure conformance with MSBA’s policies and practices. In addition, the Design Team Project Manager 2 establishes potential construction grants and prepares recommendations for Core Program projects seeking approval by the MSBA’s Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, project management, construction, or a field related to building planning and design.
• Four-to-seven years of experience associated with building design, construction, project management, or other applicable disciplines.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the design process from conceptual phases through construction documents.
• Proficiency in Office 365 software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and present data and technical information in a clear, concise, and comprehensible manner.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally visit project sites.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience associated with public construction and/or educational facilities.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement and bidding laws.
• Previous experience working with federal, state, county, or local government.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Director in the development and implementation of MSBA construction and modernization programs and in the development, maintenance, and implementation of technical design guidelines, standards, and regulations.
• Support the Design Director in conducting evaluations and studies of school design issues and concepts, building code issues, and proposed legislation to determine their effect on MSBA programs.
• Support the Design Director regarding project compliance with MSBA sustainability policies.
• Establish construction grants and project recommendation memorandum for assigned Core Program projects seeking approval by the MSBA Board of Directors.
• Perform technical review of feasibility and schematic design submittals, cost estimates, and related documents for assigned Core Program projects.
• Perform technical review of design development and construction documents submittals, cost estimates, and related documents for Core Program projects.
• Provide technical review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and related documents prepared by professional consultants.
• Prepare written technical review comments, letters, and/or e-mails intended for transmittal to school districts, local officials, and professional consultants.
• Collaborate with assigned Capital Planning Project Coordinators and Construction Administration Project Managers to manage day-to-day communications.
• Lead project meetings with assigned Capital Planning Project Coordinators, local representatives, project consultants, community members, and other MSBA staff.
• Ensure consultant contract compliance during the feasibility and schematic design phases.
• Review monthly reports generated by Owner’s Project Managers for assigned Core Program projects.
• Prepare and present status of assigned projects including associated conformance with MSBA policies, agreements, scope, schedule, and estimated costs.
• Populate project-specific data for all assigned projects into MSBA’s project management database.
• Review and process school district requests for payment for assigned Core Program projects.
• Assist in specific initiatives intended to enhance MSBA processes and practices.
• Support the Design Director in the training of Project Team staff.
• Periodically travel to school buildings and/or school building construction project sites throughout Massachusetts.

Benefits

• $86,267 - $94,894 a year

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree