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Massachusetts School Building Authority

Project Manager 1 Design Team

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Job Title:

Project Manager 1 (Design Team)

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Department:

Capital PlanningReports To:

Project Manager 3FLSA/Grade:

Exempt / 10Salary:

$78,425 - $86,267About 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 and is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team of professionals in the continued efforts of the MSBA’s mission.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 design and construction documents and support the feasibility and schematic design activities of Core Program projects invited into the MSBA’s grant program.The Design Team Project Manager 1 supports the efforts associated with working directly with Technical Services consultants to ensure the timely review and processing of MSBA review comments for Core Program projects that have reached the design development and construction documents phases. The Project Manager 1 supports the Design Director regarding project compliance with MSBA sustainability policies.The Design Team Project Manager 1 also supports the efforts associated with working directly with public school districts and professional consultants to ensure conformance with MSBA’s policies, agreements, and practices and grant recommendations for projects seeking approval by the MSBA’s Board of Directors.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBLITIES

Support the Design Director in the development and implementation of MSBA construction and modernization programs and as well as in the development, maintenance, and implementation of technical design guidelines, standards, and regulations.Support the Design Director conduct evaluations and studies of school design issues and concepts, building code issues, and proposed legislation and regulations to determine their effect on MSBA programs.Support the Design Director regarding project compliance with MSBA sustainability policies.Provide support associated with the technical review and processing of design development and construction documents for Core Program projects.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 prepared by consultants to verify designer compliance with program criteria, code requirements, and procurement regulations and statutes with close supervision.Provide support associated with ensuring consultant contract compliance during preliminary and schematic design phases for Core Program projects in accordance with MSBA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.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 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.Periodically travel to school buildings and/or school building construction project sites throughout Massachusetts while representing the MSBA to observe as-built conditions and/or construction progress.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 the overall needs of the Capital Planning department.Support the Design Director in the training of Project Team staff.OTHER DUTIES and RESPONSIBLITIES

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.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following: architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or related field.Two-to-five years of experience associated with architecture, design, construction, project management, or other applicable disciplines.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Possess a 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 including gathering, analyzing, and presenting complex technical information in a clear, concise, and comprehensible manner.Ability to prioritize work assignments.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.Ability to gather, analyze, and present data and 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.$78,425 - $86,267 a year

This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

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