Project Manager

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

11d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Facilities Director and/or his/her designee, the Project Manager will be responsible for defining project objectives, managing schedules and budgets and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Project Management or related field.
5+ years of experience in project management
A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is preferred
Higher Education, or multi-building property management preferred.
10 years of experience in Project Management is preferred

Responsibilities

Define project objectives, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards.
Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, milestones, budgets, and implementation plans in collaboration with the Director of Facilities, College leadership, campus stakeholders, architects, engineers, and consultants.
Monitor construction and renovation activities to ensure work is progressing in accordance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, contracts, and College requirements.
Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines; identify potential delays or conflicts and work with project stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, invoices, change orders, contingencies, and forecasts in coordination with the Director of Facilities and appropriate College departments.
Review project proposals, drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, change requests, and other construction documentation and provide recommendations as appropriate.
Coordinate construction activities with ongoing College operations to minimize disruptions to academic programs, student services, campus events, and administrative functions.
Facilitate project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, College departments, and other stakeholders; document decisions, action items, responsibilities, and required follow-up.
Provide regular project status reports to the Director of Facilities, College leadership, and other stakeholders regarding schedules, budgets, construction progress, risks, issues, and upcoming milestones.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation, including contracts, drawings, specifications, meeting minutes, schedules, budgets, change orders, approvals, correspondence, permits, reports, warranties, and closeout documentation.
Coordinate with applicable College departments and project professionals to support compliance with building codes, permitting requirements, accessibility standards, fire and life-safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and other applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Conduct regular project site visits and inspections to monitor progress, identify concerns, coordinate corrective actions, and verify that work areas are maintained in a safe and organized manner.
Coordinate project closeout activities, including punch lists, inspections, commissioning, training, warranties, operations and maintenance documentation, record drawings, and turnover of completed facilities to College operations.
Coordinate furniture, fixtures, equipment, technology, security, signage, and other operational requirements associated with new and renovated spaces in collaboration with appropriate College departments.
Assist with planning future capital projects by evaluating facility needs, developing preliminary scopes and cost estimates, and supporting the College’s short- and long-term capital planning process.
Coordinate with external vendors, government agencies, utilities, community organizations, and other partners as necessary to support successful project implementation.
Review completed projects with stakeholders to evaluate outcomes, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future capital initiatives.
Participate in the College’s on-call rotation and respond to after-hours and emergency campus calls by providing direction, making operational decisions, and responding in person when necessary.
Provide Facilities support for major academic, athletic, and College-wide events, including commencement, homecoming, admissions events, and other special programs, as needed.
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned in support of Facilities operations and institutional priorities.