Project Manager - Owner's Rep - Higher Education

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off including parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

Reimbursement for education and professional development

In-house resource for educational courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization and philanthropic opportunities

Job summary

HILGARTWILSON, LLC is seeking a Project Manager in Boston, MA, to lead municipal projects focused on police and public safety buildings. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and relationships while ensuring successful project completion. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, over 5 years of relevant experience, and prior exposure to higher education projects. The position offers a salary between $100,000 - $120,000 annually, company-paid benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building design/construction, architecture or engineering.
• Prior experience with higher education projects is essential.
• Strong ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships.
• Oversee and manage staff with respect to project commitments.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Construction methodologies

Financial management

Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in leading municipal projects with a specific focus on police, fire and public safety building projects. The role will join our Owner’s Rep Services team in Boston, MA, and will be responsible for the project management/owner’s representation services on private higher education projects in Massachusetts, ensuring the success of owners and occupants through active management of the design, construction, and closeout phases of building projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish – on time and on budget.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics.
• Manage the process, ensuring the clients’ goals and objectives are met within financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders; identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress, and negotiate claims and change orders.
• Review and evaluate project‑related materials such as project descriptions, drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals; review construction documents regularly for conformance to project goals, value engineering and constructibility.
• Develop project‑related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc.; review documents prepared by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes.
• Oversee and manage staff with respect to deliverables, performance, and project commitments.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree preferably in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the building design/construction, architecture, and/or engineering field.
• Prior experience with higher education projects.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
• Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
• Professionally recognized designations considered a strong asset.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of written communications and verbal instructions.

Compensation

$100,000 to $120,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth
• Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Reimbursement for education and professional development
• In‑house resource for educational and self‑enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities