Project Manager II, Construction Administration

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 86,267 - 94,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Mass School Building Authority seeks a Project Manager II, Construction Administration to oversee design, budgets and funding for MSBA projects. You will review submittals, eligibility, change orders and reimbursements, while ensuring contract compliance and adherence to MSBA guidelines.

The role requires 4–7 years of relevant experience, a related bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to project sites.

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 Massachusetts laws (MGL 30, 149, 149A, and 7).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates and scope to ensure MSBA compliance.
• Conduct site visits during construction as part of managing schedules and budgets.
• Review design development documents, budget and schedule and issue comments.
• Review budgets, budget revisions and cash flow.
• Review change‑order documentation and recommend eligibility.
• Ensure contract compliance during construction with MSBA procedures and policies.
• Lead project meetings on status, funding, amendments, and change orders.
• Review reimbursement applications through final audit and prepare recommendations for final grant payments.
• Lead initiatives to improve MSBA processes and build durable, sustainable schools.
• Prepare MSBA training and public outreach presentations.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule with minimum two in-office days per week.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Public construction knowledge

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel willingness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description

Description

JobTitle: Project Manager II, Construction Administration

Department: Capital Planning

Reports To: Senior Project Manager/Project Manager III

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 11

The Project Manager II works with a motivated team reporting to a Senior Project Manager to manage multiple core program projects independently with minimum supervision. The Project Manager II independently reviews design submittals and project funding amendments for conformance with MSBA scope and guidelines. The Project Manager II also reviews, verifies for accuracy and recommends for eligibility district submittals including reimbursement requests, change orders and budget revision requests.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• 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, recommend eligibility.
• Ensure contract compliance during construction with MSBA procedures and policies, regulatory requirements and engineering standards.
• Based on the Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) reports, identify variances, deficiencies in contract execution and outcomes, and address with the OPM. Identify actions and resolve as needed in response to the OPM report.
• 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.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in training Project Manager I and Assistant Project Manager personnel.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of personnel with guidance from Senior Project Manager.

Job

Construction

Agency

Mass School Building Authority

Schedule

Full‑time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Jul 15, 2026, 2:07:02 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

86,267.00 - 94,893.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Stacy Patino - 6177204466

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes