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Harvard University · 1 week ago

Project Manager

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Participates as the lead in the project team through the design, permitting approvals and construction of major existing and new projects, building envelope upgrades and interior renovations across the Harvard Campus.

Manages the project delivery process through all project phases. Facilitates communication throughout project, particularly during transition from one phase to the next.

Works with HCP leadership to develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for all projects.

Participates in the owner’s construction meetings to review construction progress and quality. Monitors, systematizes, recommends, and reports on all change proposals and monitors impact on project schedules and budgets.

Manages project quality control through design team, independent testing firms, commissioning authorities and other resources, as necessary.

Manages submittal review process to ensure expeditious processing.

Observes all on site tests required by the contract documents and coordinates testing activities by agents retained by the Owner. Observes and reviews the contractor’s record drawings and reports any apparent failure by the contractor to maintain records.

Manages a timely and orderly project closeout processes. Works with consultants and operations personnel to prepare a punch-list for the contractor and ensure punch-list items have been addressed appropriately.

Helps sustains an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, respect, accountability, and diversity.

Reviews and recommends for payment, project invoices within appropriate signing authority.

Coordinates closely with HCP cost control staff. Monitors project monthly cash flow projections. Provides budget updates, reviews proposed change orders and discusses project budget issues with HCP senior staff as needed.

Guides design decisions by stakeholders to maintain the project scope within the approved scope and budget. Coordinates and takes part in the value engineering process.

Together with other members of the project team, coordinates submissions to jurisdictional authorities for permitting. Ensures compliance with regulations and all authorities having jurisdiction. Arranges for all jurisdictional authorities’ inspection necessary to secure final approval for projects, as necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Required

Minimum 8 years project management experience.

Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered; Concentration of experience must be in a technical field (architecture or engineering) related to construction and project management.

Experience with renovation of existing buildings, interior, fit outs and exterior envelope upgrades.

Preferred

Field experience on construction sites is desirable.

Design and construction of buildings with exemplary sustainability performance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation

Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School

Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions

Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost

Commuting and Transportation benefits

Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various services and cultural activities

Company

Harvard University

Glassdoor

4.3

Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.

Founded in 1636

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

10,001+ employees

http://harvard.edu

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