Hybrid Construction Project Manager II - Program Leadership

Massachusetts School Building Authority; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,267 - 94,893; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts School Building Authority is seeking a Project Manager II, Construction Administration to oversee multiple core program projects with minimal supervision. You will review design submittals, funding amendments, reimbursements, change orders and budgets to ensure conformance with MSBA guidelines.

In this role, you will lead project meetings, monitor schedules and costs, and ensure contract compliance during construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four to seven years of design, construction or applicable experience.
• Experience with public construction preferred.
• Knowledge of construction project administration, contract compliance monitoring and claims processing and construction methods.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts laws, including MGL Chapter 30, Chapter 149 and 149A, and Chapter 7 preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, involving complex and varying problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and present complex technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.
• Experience working with federal, state, county, or local government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates and scope to ensure compliance with MSBA guidelines and funding agreements while tracking project-specific events, costs and construction developments.
• Conduct site visits of MSBA projects during construction as an integral aspect of managing project schedules, budgets and scope.
• Review design development documents, budget and schedule for funded projects and issue design review comments.
• Review budget, budget revision requests and cash flow.
• Review change order documentation on assigned projects and as a peer reviewer and recommend eligibility.
• Ensure contract compliance during construction with MSBA procedures and policies, regulatory requirements and engineering standards.
• Lead project meetings in regard to project status, funding agreements, amendments, project deliverables and change orders.
• Review and approve reimbursement applications through final audit and prepare recommendations for approval of final grant payment.
• Review Commissioning Consultant reports to identify issues and prepare necessary status summaries.
• Lead on specific initiatives assigned by the Senior Project Manager that improve MSBA processes and implement best practices for school building, from the quality and cost-effectiveness of construction to long-term durability and sustainability.
• Maintain concentration in such areas as budget revision requests, closeout, review comments, cost data publication, monthly reports and commissioning.
• Participate in Capital Planning and Construction Administration subcommittees and procurement committees, from time to time, as may be needed.
• Participate in the preparation and coordination required for MSBA subcommittee and Board of Director Meetings.
• Develop and deliver MSBA training and public outreach presentations and/or publications.
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract compliance

Site visits

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Massachusetts School Building Authority is seeking a Project Manager II, Construction Administration to oversee multiple core program projects with minimal supervision. You will review design submittals, funding amendments, reimbursements, change orders and budgets to ensure conformance with MSBA guidelines.

In this role, you will lead project meetings, monitor schedules and costs, and ensure contract compliance during construction.