Project Manager 2 FSD
Massachusetts School Building AuthorityAbout the job
Job Title: Project Manager 2 (Feasibility and Schematic Design)
Department: Capital Planning
Reports To: Project Manager 3
FLSA/Grade: Exempt / 11
Salary: $86,267.24 - $94,893.97
About 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 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 Summary
This position is related to the planning, design, and construction of public schools (Kindergarten through grade 12) in Massachusetts. The MSBA’s Feasibility and Schematic Design Team Project Managers (“Project Managers”) conduct independent technical reviews of preliminary design and schematic design submittals and manage the feasibility study and design activities of assigned projects through the MSBA’s grant program. The Project Manager 2 applies MSBA’s policies, agreements, and practices in generating grant recommendations for projects seeking approval by the MSBA’s Board of Directors. The Feasibility and Schematic Design Project Manager 2 works directly with School District representatives and professional consultants to ensure conformance with MSBA’s policies and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES- Establish construction grants and project recommendation memorandum for assigned Core Program projects seeking approval by the MSBA Board of Directors.
- Perform technical reviews of feasibility and schematic design submittals, cost estimates, and related documents for assigned projects as they proceed through preliminary and schematic design phases of the grant program to ensure conformance with MSBA guidelines, policies, and practices, and document observations with minimal supervision.
- Provide technical reviews of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and related documents prepared by professional consultants to verify compliance with program criteria, code requirements, and procurement regulations and statutes with minimal supervision.
- Prepare written technical review comments, letters, and/or e-mails to school districts, local officials, and consultants in accordance with MSBA policies and practices with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate with assigned Capital Planning Project Coordinators to manage the day-to-day communications, the processing of official correspondence, and to establish necessary project meetings.
- Lead project meetings with assigned Capital Planning Project Coordinators, local representatives, project consultants, community members, and other MSBA staff.
- Ensure consultant contract compliance during preliminary and schematic design phases in accordance with MSBA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Review monthly reports for assigned projects, prepare regular updates, and monitor changes associated with scope, budget, and schedule.
- Prepare and present status of assigned projects including associated conformance with MSBA policies, agreements, scope, schedule, and estimated costs.
- Populate project-specific data for all assigned projects into MSBA’s project management database as part of the regular monitoring of projects.
- Review and process school district requests for payment for assigned projects and assist in the analysis and compilation of project documentation to support potential grant recommendations.
- Assist in specific initiatives to review and enhance MSBA processes and practices in support the overall needs of the Capital Planning department.
- Coordinate and prepare documents and presentation materials required for MSBA Board of Directors meetings, Facilities Assessment Subcommittee meetings, and other related meetings.
- Prepare and present project introductions for assigned Core Program projects at Facilities Assessment Subcommittee meetings and other related meetings.
- Deliver internal training to new MSBA staff.
- Assist/participate in the creation and delivery of MSBA training and public outreach presentations and/or publications.
- Attend/participate in the MSBA’s Owner Project Management Review Panel, Designer Selection Panel, or various task forces.
- Periodically visit school buildings and prepare written summaries of observations.
- Potential to participate in evaluation of project cost data, enhancement of MSBA review tools and practices, and update MSBA school construction grant policies.
- Manage and coordinate task assignments with junior staff and provide technical oversite and guidance as necessary.
- Support the efforts associated with the recruitment and hiring of personnel.
- Potential to perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following: architecture, engineering, project management, construction, or a field related to building planning and design.
- Four-to-seven years of experience associated with building design, construction, project management, or other applicable disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience associated with public construction and/or educational facilities, knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement and bidding laws, and/or previous experience working with federal, state, county, or local government.
- 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 simultaneously involving complex and varying problems and to prioritize work assignments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
- 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.
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.