Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) · 2 months ago
Project Manager 1, Feasibility and Schematic Design
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $86K/yr
2+ years expThe Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is seeking a Project Manager 1 to support the feasibility and schematic design activities of projects in their grant program. This role involves conducting technical reviews of design and construction documents, ensuring compliance with MSBA policies, and providing support to public school districts and professional consultants throughout the project phases.
Construction
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
Potential participation in the preparation and coordination of documents and/or presentation materials required for MSBA subcommittees and Board of Directors meetings
Potential to assist in the creation and delivery MSBA training and public outreach presentations and/or publications
Potential to perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Demonstrated experience associated with public construction and/or educational facilities, knowledge of Massachusetts public bidding laws, and/or previous experience working with federal, state, county, or local government
Company
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”) is a quasi-independent government authority created to reform the process of funding capital improvement projects in the Commonwealth’s public schools.
51-200 employees
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