Historic Campus MEP Project Lead

Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgende; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Paid leave

Gym access

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Williams College in Williamstown, MA, is seeking a Building Systems Project Manager to join the Planning, Design & Construction team. You will manage a portfolio of MEP and infrastructure projects across the historic campus, from initial planning and budgeting through design, construction, and closeout.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong budgeting and contract administration, and collaboration with campus stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent formal training/experience.
• 2+ years in PM, construction supervision, design, or engineering on MEP systems; 5+ years preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Office Professional, and MS Project.
• Deep familiarity with building codes, construction materials, and design/construction methodologies.
• Strong contract administration, risk mitigation, and budgeting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Navigate interdepartmental dynamics and negotiate value-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Budgeting: Engage in early-stage project development to ensure alignment with institutional goals, establish scopes, timelines, and budgets, procure external architects and engineers.
• Execution & Contract Administration: Supervise General Contractors and Construction Managers; manage scheduling, cost control, contracting, inspections, permitting, and hand-offs to operations.

Skills

Contract administration

Budgeting

Communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Williams College in Williamstown, MA, is seeking a Building Systems Project Manager to join the Planning, Design & Construction team. You will manage a portfolio of MEP and infrastructure projects across the historic campus, from initial planning and budgeting through design, construction, and closeout.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong budgeting and contract administration, and collaboration with campus stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.