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Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)

Project Manager 2 Design

Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Job Title: Project Manager 2 (Design Team)Department: Capital Planning

Reports To: Project Manager 3

FLSA/Grade: Exempt / 11

Salary: $86,267 - $94,894

About MSBAThe 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 K-12 schools. The MSBA strives to work with local communities to create affordable, educationally appropriate, sustainable, and energy efficient schools across Massachusetts.

Job SummaryThis position is related to the planning, design, and construction of public schools (Kindergarten through grade 12) in Massachusetts. The MSBA’s Design Project Managers (“Project Managers”) conduct independent technical review of School District’s planning and design documentation and manage the feasibility and schematic design phase activities of assigned Core Program projects that have been invited into the MSBA’s grant program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Support the Design Director in the development and implementation of MSBA construction and modernization programs and technical design guidelines.

Conduct evaluations and studies of school design issues and concepts, building code issues, and proposed legislation.

Establish construction grants and project recommendation memorandum for assigned Core Program projects seeking approval by the MSBA Board of Directors.

Perform technical review of feasibility and schematic design submittals, cost estimates, and related documents.

Provide technical review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and related documents prepared by professional consultants.

Prepare written technical review comments, letters, and/or e-mails for transmittal to school districts and professional consultants.

Collaborate with assigned Capital Planning Project Coordinators and Construction Administration Project Managers.

Lead project meetings with assigned Capital Planning Project Coordinators, local representatives, project consultants, and MSBA staff.

Review monthly reports generated by Owner’s Project Managers for assigned Core Program projects.

Travel to school buildings and/or construction project sites throughout Massachusetts to observe conditions and/or construction progress.

Assist in initiatives intended to enhance MSBA processes and practices.

Support the Design Director in the training of Project Team staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate/prepare documents and/or presentation materials for MSBA Board of Directors meetings.

Prepare and present project introductions for assigned Core Program projects.

Deliver internal training to new MSBA staff.

Assist/participate in establishing and delivering external training and public outreach presentations.

Attend/participate in the MSBA’s Owner Project Management Review Panel or other task forces.

Manage and coordinate task assignments for junior staff and provide guidance as necessary.

Support recruitment and hiring of personnel.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, project management, construction, or a related field.

Four-to-seven years of experience in building design, construction, project management, or related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with public construction and/or educational facilities, knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement laws.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough understanding of the design process from conceptual phases through construction documents.

Proficiency in Office 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work assignments.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Ability to gather, analyze, and present data and technical information clearly.

Willingness to occasionally visit project sites.

This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating.

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