Sr Project Manager - Civil
Company: UMass Med School
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 22, 2025
Job Description:
Sr Project Manager - Civil
Minimum Salary
US-MA-Worcester
Job Location
2 weeks ago(1/7/2025 7:44 AM)
Requisition Number
2024-46849
# of Openings
1
Posted Date
Day
Shift
Exempt
Exempt/Non-Exempt Status
Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reporting to the Sr. Director of
Engineering and Infrastructure or their designee, the Senior
Project Manager - Civil facilitates and leads capital improvement
and/or infrastructure projects from conceptualization to design
development, project approval and implementation and ensures that
all projects are designed and completed within approved project
scope, budget and timeline. Project types include utility
distribution, renovation, deferred maintenance and new construction
on the Medical School campus and off-site properties, primarily
focused on medical education, biomedical science, clinical science
and research laboratory spaces.
Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize, plan, and control the
design, construction and fit-up for multiple projects across
multiple timelines. Types of work include renovations, new
facilities, infrastructure and sitework. Work with Power Plant,
Facilities management team, campus stakeholders, and/or directly
with senior leadership, as appropriate, to develop conceptual
design from which decisions can be made as to the feasibility of
projects both in terms of campus infrastructure and
budget.Participate with department management and user
representatives to initiate program development, schematic design,
and review of budget assumptions. Serve as primary Facilities
liaison on designated program/planning projects as directed by
department management.Serve as team leader while working with
in-house planning, design, architectural, other engineering
disciplines, Drawing Controls, Program Controls and construction
management staff to manage all aspects of project initiation,
document development, procurement, quality control and
close-out.Serve as technical subject matter expert to provide civil
design input, peer drawing reviews, submittal reviews, and other
guidance to other internal Project Managers.Manage external
architectural and engineering consultants, including House Doctors.
Solicit design services, review, amend and execute contracts in
conjunction with the University's procurement services
team.Participate in and direct civil and utility existing
conditions assessment and field investigation to identify
infrastructure constraints and inform complete project scope.
Provide or oversee code assessment to ensure compliance with
Massachusetts Building Code.Develop and present comprehensive
project charter and detailed construction timeline consistent with
the scope, budget and target completion date.Ensure compliance with
Massachusetts General Laws as they apply to design and construction
of public works projects, including Designer Selection Board and
DCAMM regulations and Chapter 149 procurement laws.Manage project
construction within budget and schedule targets. Identify cost and
schedule impacts of construction change orders, User change
requests and unforeseen conditions. Provide regular budget updates
and final budget reconciliation upon project completion. Resolve
all outstanding invoices and analyze project costs for use in
future project budget development.Ensure project compliance with
state and local permitting requirements and facilitate regular site
inspections with agencies having jurisdiction. Coordinate and
partner with Facilities Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety,
Power Plant, and other campus departments to ensure compliance with
campus policies. Utilize Department's capital projects management
software applications to upload project budget and schedule
information, request consultant and construction contracts, request
purchase orders, and keep track of billable time. Provide regular
updates to project and purchasing information.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
12 years of related experience,
education/training or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or
Construction Management and 8 years project management experience,
preferably in medical education, research laboratory or similar
institutional design and constructionAnalytical ability required to
plan and direct Facilities projects from conceptualization through
implementation, consistent with defined objects and approved
budgets. Thorough knowledge of building design and construction,
engineered systems, construction contract administration,
Massachusetts building codes, and standard industry
practicesAbility and knowledge to direct the design and
construction of civil and building envelope projects throughout
campus, such as underground utility distribution, excavation and
sitework, garages and parking, roof and curtainwall repairs and
replacements. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively
communicate, lead, and interact with all levels of Medical School
personnel and outside contractors, vendors, and consultants Ability
to work effectively among a diverse campus culture and be
responsive to their needs. Excellent communications skills that
demonstrate professionalism, courtesy and diplomacyWorking
knowledge of computer systems used for project management, budget
development, schedule creation, specifications writing, drawing and
design development, as-built information maintenance, presentations
and communicationAbility to access all areas of the construction
site.Ability to work various hours and locations based on project
needsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Current registration as a
Professional Engineer - Civil in the state of Massachusetts15 years
of experience in civil design and constructionExperience working in
an academic medical institution settingExperience with DCAMM and
public works in Massachusetts
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Keywords: UMass Med School, Newton , Sr Project Manager - Civil, Executive , Worcester, Massachusetts
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