Hybrid Project Manager 1, Feasibility and Schematic Design

at Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)

• Job title: Project Manager 1, Feasibility and Schematic Design
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $78,245 - $86,367 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boston, United States

About the role

• Project Manager overseeing feasibility and schematic design in collaboration with school districts for MSBA's grant program. Ensuring compliance with policies and agreements throughout project phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide support associated with the technical review of feasibility studies, schematic designs, cost estimates and other technical documents for Core Program projects as they proceed through the feasibility study and schematic design phases.
• Provide support associated with the technical review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for Core Program projects prepared by consultants to verify designer compliance with program criteria, code requirements, and procurement regulations and statutes.
• Ensure consultant contract compliance during preliminary and schematic design phases for Core Program projects in accordance with MSBA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Periodically travel to school buildings and/or school building construction project sites throughout Massachusetts while representing the MSBA to observe existing conditions, as-built conditions, and/or construction progress.
• Review monthly reports for Core Program projects and prepare regular updates for Senior Project Manager(s), Design Director, and/or Director of Project Management and monitor/describe changes associated with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and present status of assigned tasks and projects including associated conformance with MSBA agreements, scope, schedule, and estimated costs.
• Populate project-specific data into MSBA’s project management database as part of the regular monitoring of projects.
• Provide support associated with the review of school district requests for payment (“reimbursement requests”) for Core Program projects and assist in the analysis and compilation of project documentation to support potential grant recommendations.
• Provide support associated with analyzing and recommending eligibility of project costs associated with Core Program projects.
• Provide support associated with specific initiatives assigned by Senior Project Manager(s), Design Director, and/or Director of Project Management intended to enhance MSBA processes and initiatives in support of the overall needs of the Capital Planning department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following: architecture, engineering, project management, construction, or related field related to building planning and design.
• Two-to-five years of experience associated with architecture, design, construction, project management, or other applicable disciplines.
• Thorough understanding of the design process from conceptual phases through construction documents.
• Proficiency in Office 365 software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks involving complex and varying problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and present complex technical information in a clear, concise, and comprehensible manner.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally visit project sites.