Project Manager - Owner's Rep - Higher Education

Colliers Engineering & Design; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off including parental leave

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Philanthropic opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Boston, MA seeks a Project Manager with experience leading municipal projects, especially police, fire and public safety facilities, to join our Owner's Rep Services team. You will oversee design, construction and closeout phases to ensure owner goals are met.

The role emphasizes client relationships, schedule control, cost management and coordination among architects, engineers and consultants, with a focus on delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years in building design/construction, architecture or engineering.
• Prior experience with Higher Education projects.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, project management and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage concurrent municipal projects from start to finish, on time and on budget.
• Build strong client relationships and coordinate with architects, engineers and consultants.
• Manage project goals within financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders.
• Review documents, budgets and schedules for conformance and value engineering.
• Develop monthly reports, budgets, schedules and related project documents.
• Oversee staff performance and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager with experience in leading municipal projects with a specific focus on police, fire and public safety building projects to join our Owner's Rep Services team in Boston, MA.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the project management/owner’s representation services on private higher education projects in Massachusetts to ensure the success of owners, and occupants. This will include 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 come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including the architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics.
• Manage the process and ensure the clients’ goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders. Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress as well as negotiating claims and change orders.
• Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others, as well as review construction documents on a regular basis 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. and 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 are considered a strong asset.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

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

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company sponsored activities.

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• reimbursement for education
• free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities