Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) · 2 months ago
Project Manager 1 - Construction Administration
Boston, Massachusetts
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $86K/yr
2+ years expThe Massachusetts School Building Authority is seeking a Project Manager 1 for their Construction Administration Team to manage MSBA-funded capital projects from design development through project close-out. The role involves monitoring project schedules, budgets, and scope, collaborating with public school districts and consultants to ensure compliance with MSBA guidelines and funding agreements.
Construction
Responsibilities
Monitor project schedules, budgets and scope for major construction and repair projects to ensure compliance with MSBA guidelines and funding agreements, and to track construction progress
Review monthly reimbursement requests for major construction and repair projects and recommend eligibility of project costs for reimbursement
Report on changes to the schematic design budget through the design development and bidding phases, process budget revisions, and review project cash flow for accuracy and variances
Review design development documents and prepare and issue review comments for major projects, identifying any variances to the agreed upon scope identified in the funding agreement
Review cost estimates, project scope and budget submittal to establish the grant for repair projects
Prepare and review change order documentation including recommendation of change order eligibility on major construction and repair projects
Review monthly project reports to understand submittal status, contract compliance, construction progress and identify variances. Utilize this information as well as lead site visits to inform MSBA reporting to the Board of Directors
Collaborate with the project team to review and make recommendations to improve MSBA processes and inform best practices for school construction
Lead in project meetings addressing project status, funding agreements, amendments and change orders
Collaborate with the project team to develop a schedule for the timely submittal of all final documents required for final audit of major construction and repair projects. Coordinate with the project team to resolve any outstanding items required and reconcile and approve the final payment
Participate in Capital Planning and Construction Administration subcommittees and procurement committees, on an as needed basis
Participate in the preparation, coordination and presentation of materials required for MSBA subcommittee, roundtables and Board of Director Meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in one of the following: project management, construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field
Two-to-five years of experience associated with construction, project management, building design or other applicable disciplines
Knowledge of construction project administration, contract compliance monitoring, change orders and construction methods
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, involving complex and varying problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and present complex technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites
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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