Capital Project Manager Level I

Job Summary

The Capital Project Manager Level I works under the direction of the Project Executive and is responsible for project management for capital projects utilizing both in-house resources and external consultants.

Essential Functions

• Cook up and administer contracts for both in-house and external consultants.
• Supervise resident engineers who oversee construction activity on multiple projects.
• Manage and coordinate feasibility studies, including preparing program information, coordinating work of interdepartmental groups, and working with all levels of the University.
• Review planning and contract documents prepared by outside consultants to ensure compatibility with University standards and requirements.
• Prepare financial analyses and preliminary total project cost estimates.
• Establish, track, and manage budget during the course of the project.
• Perform contract administration and manage resident engineers for construction of a variety of capital projects, including new construction, alterations, utility installations, and roadways.
• Serve as the University's representative to the State Division of Capital Asset Management and other state, federal, local agencies, and community organizations on assigned projects.
• Perform problem-solving requiring analysis and complex decision-making, where errors in technique or judgment are difficult to detect and could result in significant cost overruns and/or jeopardy of life safety.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable regulations and codes regarding state design and construction projects.
• Access most areas of construction sites, including climbing ladders to assess conditions and perform inspections of existing facilities.
• Work independently and allocate resources consistent with Division goals.
• Prepare written and graphic presentations.
• Maintain proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and various computer database systems used in professional management organizations.
• Promote and assure continuous improvement; establish and maintain productive relationships that reflect a strong commitment to customer service with a full range of personnel.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or first professional degree in architecture or engineering.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience managing complex design and construction projects.
• Working knowledge of architecture, engineering and design principles, building systems, code regulations and constructions practices, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex problems.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and data management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to access any portion of a construction/facility site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration as an architect or professional engineer (civil or structural) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.