Project Manager

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,785 - 123,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the key liaison among the university, consultants and contractors. You will oversee procurement, contract administration, scope definitions, negotiations and change management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

In a leadership and/or management capacity, you may supervise staff and coordinate cross-functional teams to forecast resources and measure outcomes, driving corrective actions where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years in construction, architecture, or project management.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• May have supervisory responsibilities within project scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of services and contract administration.
• Define scope, negotiate contracts, approve payments, and manage change orders.
• Direct forecast and adjust resources to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Develop metrics with leadership to validate outcomes and recommend corrective actions.
• Directly lead or supervise project personnel as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization & prioritization

Problem solving

Independent work

Supervisory capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in relevant field

Job description

About The Opportunity

Job Description

The Project Manager is the key liaison between the University, consultants and contractors. The Project Manager will oversee procurement of services, project administration, determining of scope, administering contracts, resolving of conflicts and in the assurance of the work being completed on time and on budget of contract. In either a leadership and/or management capacity, the Project Manager may be involved in any or all of the following: contract scope definitions, contract negotiations, contract administration, payment process, change order control, cost control, schedule control and quality control. Develop and prioritize programs/projects according to relevant measurement criteria. Direct the forecast and adjustment of resources to ensure projects and programs are delivered as promised. Partner with Director of Work Management to develop metrics that provide meaningful data to validate expected outcomes and develop recommendations to provide corrective action. The Project Manager performs primary responsibilities personally or through administrative and technical assistants, and other project personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; and a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years related experience in construction, architecture, and/or project management.

• Possess the ability to work independently in difficult and complex tasks;
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills the ability to clearly articulate and communicate to diverse groups including faculty, academic administration, management and others;
• Must possess ability to organize and prioritize workload, be pro-active in identifying project needs/requirements.
• Strong, documented skills in the areas of organization, problem-solving and personal interactions;
• Self-motivated with sound decision-making skills
• This position may have supervisory responsibilities as defined by the project scope, including administrative staff, assistant project managers, and other personnel.

Position Type

Facilities

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

111S

Expected Hiring Range

$87,785.00 - $123,998.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.